Greater Raritan

Employer Webinar: Using Metrix Learning/SkillUp for Employee Training
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one of two webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be used to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026. During each session, there will be examples of how local employers are using the platform for staff training and participants will also learn about other GRWDB paid-training opportunities for businesses.
Employers may join either session by using the following link: https://meet.goto.com/510433933.
The SkillUp Greater Raritan Metrix Learning® platform is a free online learning-management system featuring more than 7,000 courses, which can be done individually or with cohorts. The courses can be used for new hires, development for longtime workers and manager skill enhancement. The $199 per person cost of the employee training program will be covered by GRWDB grant dollars.
Employers can choose a preset learning path, or they can customize the employee learning system to fit their needs. Metrix Learning® personnel will collaborate with employers to create a program that fits their learning needs. This easy online learning-management system will also keep track of employees’ course progress, course completion, and hours of training.
Employers interested in getting started with this program immediately may email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790, and they will be connected to the GRWDB’s Metrix Learning training partner.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Networking
2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of Jersey Job Club Workshops in March and April. These workshops will be virtual, through Zoom, but a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
The partners in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center have the expertise and knowledge to help job seekers have success. In Jersey Job Club workshops, a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Coach leads hour- to 90-minute-long discussions on topics aimed at assisting job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. There is no charge to attend.
Dates and topics are:

Monday, March 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, April 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Friday, April 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview

To attend virtually or in person, fill out an information/registration form. Once completed, email it to shiela.gaa@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop, or for more information or assistance, call 908-704-3000.

New Jersey Department of Health 2026 Career Fair
2026-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, United States
The New Jersey Department of Health is conducting its 2026 Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville.
Participants will learn about career opportunities with the state Department of Health and the state’s four psychiatric hospitals. Facilities are located in Hammonton, Trenton, and Morris Plains, serving residents across the state. The department is seeking qualified candidates for a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles and is eager to connect with job seekers from all regions to ensure broad outreach and representation.
For more information, visit nj.gov/health/jobs.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 1
2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

PSGCNJ Virtual Career Workshop: Navigating the Pre-Employment Minefield
2026-03-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host National Workrights Institute President Lewis Maltby, who will present “Navigating the Pre Employment Minefield – Avoid Losing Your Job Offer to Pre-Employment Screens,” at 10 a.m. Monday, March 30. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. EST the Friday before Monday’s presentation.
To register for the virtual event: click the link.
PSGCNJ is the nation’s first employment community that helps unemployed and underemployed college-educated professionals land their next job. Members volunteer their time and talent to operate the 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 2
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and Empower Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home, work, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 11 and ending April 29.
The class is open to residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties and is limited to 20 participants; please note that participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion.
To register, use the link in this flyer.

Free Forklift Certificate Class at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville
2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Employment Services office at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville offers a free forklift certificate class on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the year.
The Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Certificate Class will enable successful participants to receive an operator’s permit from their employer upon passing a practical skills evaluation at their workplace. To take the course, participants must have an office government ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center services residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Classes in 2026 are scheduled for January 8 (because of the New Year’s holiday), February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3. Participants are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the class.
Classes may fill up quickly. To register, go to the Somerville One-Stop Career Center walk-in window and ring the bell, or call 908-704-3000.

NJ Reentry Corp. 2026 Annual Conference
2026-04-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
The NJ Reentry Corp. 2026 Annual Conference will focus on Trauma. The event will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City.
Trauma shapes behavior long after prison, war, or addiction ends, and science shows why clinical care heals.
The conference will feature Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist, and other national leaders in neuroscience, medicine, psychiatry, and justice who will present an evidence-based conference on trauma, recovery, and reentry.
To register, use the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978413737747?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Top Notch Resume 1
2026-04-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

2026 Middlesex County Gateway Partner Job Fair
2026-04-07 10:00 - 13:00 | ZPA Banquet Hall, 281 Grace St., Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861, United States
The 2026 Gateway Partner job Fair will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the ZPA Banquet Hall, 281 Grace St, Perth Amboy.
The collaborative event is hosted by the following community partners: P.A.R.T.N.E.R. , The Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development, Middlesex College, The Jewish Renaissance Foundation, The City of Perth Amboy, The Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy, and The United Way of Central Jersey.
The event aims to connect employers with job seekers, with a focus on the following industries with available positions: Warehousing/Logistics, Retail, Transportation and Healthcare. The fair aims to promote open employment opportunities to all Middlesex County residents, with a focus on residents of the Gateway Neighborhood.
There is a limited number of tables available for employers. To reserve a spot, go here.
Job seekers interested in participating may register by using the QR code in this flyer or by going here.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Top Notch Resume 2
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

BXP Spring Career Fair
2026-04-08 13:00 - 16:00 | BXP Carnegie Center, 101 Carnegie Center, Einstein Seminar Room, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Businesses in the BXP Carnegie Center Campus are taking part in a Spring Career Fair running from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at 101 Carnegie Center, Einstein Seminar Room (Lower Level) Princeton.
Onsite companies in the 19 single and multi-client office buildings totaling 2.3 million square feet are ready to recruit talent, provide resume insights, and guide attendees through various career opportunities. Companies scheduled to participate include Assist America, CURE, Robert Half, Hengrui USA, and J&J Staffing.
There is no fee to register for the Career Fair; attendees just need to bring an updated resume and valid form of ID and should dress to impress. To register, use this QR code in this flyer.
Companies may also sign up to participate in the event.
For more information, email jcorrigan@bxp.com.

CJHRC Free Fair Housing Webinar
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
A webinar on Free Fair Housing will be presented by the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 9.
The Fair Housing Act extends to all aspects of housing including sales, advertising, financing, rental, insurance, design, and construction. Sharon Clark of the CJHRC will cover different housing related topics during the free webinar so that participants know their fair housing rights.
To register, go to www.cjhrc.org click on the Upcoming Webinars & Events tile and click on CJHRC Webinars. Choose April 9, 2026 Fair Housing Webinar; the link to register is located towards the bottom of the flyer. If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC counselor at 908-446-0037.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Planning Your Job Search
2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Hunterdon County Disability Services Expo
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Hunterdon County Complex, 314 State Route 12, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The Hunterdon County Human Services Advisory Council is presenting a Disability Services Expo from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Hunterdon County’s Route 12 Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
Community members are invited to learn about the many programs and agencies that provide services and support individuals with disabilities
For questions or if you are a community member needing accommodations, call Kevin at 908-788-1361.
Agencies interested in reserving a table at this free event may contact the Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veterans Services at 908-788-1359.

Employers Wanted for Franklin Youth Center Resource Fair
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Youth Center, 429 Lewis St., Somerset, NJ, 08873, United States
The Franklin Township Youth Center will present a free Youth Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Youth Center at 429 Lewis St.
Employers hiring for the summer are invited to register for the event by Friday, April 3.
To participate, employers must be located in or within 15 miles of Franklin Township and offer a paid part-time or full-time summer position. Participants also must send a representative to interview candidates in person on April 18 or provide instructions on how and when participants can apply for openings.
For details, call Joseph Jankowski at 732-873-7292 or email Joseph.Jankowski@FranklinNJ.Gov.

Build Your Next Career Series with the Bernards Library: What Your Job Search Strategy is Telling You
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free local and national services designed to support job seekers and get them on a lifelong successful career pathway.
Learn more during three, one-hour virtual workshops for a Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series. The days and topics are:

February 18, 11 a.m.: Introduction to the GRWDB services and local programming
March 18, 7 p.m.: National career services that can be used for any job search
April 22, 11 a.m.: What your job search strategy is telling you!

This series is co-hosted by the Bernards Township Library and registration is required. To register, go to the Events Calendar of www.bernardslibrary.org and click on any of the dates for the three-part series or call 908-204-3031, Ext. 4.
For more information about the series and the GRWDB, visit www.thegrwdb.org.

Rutgers Spring Career and Internship Fair
2026-04-24 11:30 - 15:30 | Jersey Mike’s Arena, 83 Rockafeller Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
The Office of Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University will presents its Spring Career & Internship Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Jersey Mike’s Arena, 83 Rockafeller Ave., Piscataway.
This in-person event is open to employers with full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities from a variety of fields. Job seekers from Rutgers University’s (New Brunswick, Camden, Newark, and RBHS) student and alumni population in all academic disciplines, as well as the general public, are invited to attend. Organizers expect up to 150 employers to attend and up to 1,500 career seekers to participate.
Go to careers.rutgers.edu/fair for details. This page includes a tab for the list of participating employers as well as the separate registration pages for employers and job seekers. Employers who register by March 27 will get a $100 savings in the table pricing and employers may sign up through April 10. There is no charge for job seekers to attend the event.

Somerset County Aging and Disability Expo
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
The Somerset County Aging and Disability Expo will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Bridgewater Senior Wellness Center 876 East Main St., Bridgewater NJ 08807.
The event will include educational discussions, interactive demonstrations, and preventative healthcare screenings aiming to provide essential tools to help older adults (60+) and individuals with physical disabilities (18+) and caregivers connect to local resources. Transportation can be provided upon request.
Attendees can register here.
Vendor registration is available here.
There is no fee for vendors or attendees to take part in the county-sponsored event.
