Greater Raritan

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Resume Writing 2
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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 January and February. 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, January 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, January 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, January 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, January 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, January 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Friday, January 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Wednesday, January 21, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Friday, January 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Monday, January 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Wednesday, January 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Friday, January 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Monday, February 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Wednesday, February 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Friday, February 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Monday, February 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Wednesday, February 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Friday, February 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, February 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, February 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, February 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, February 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, February 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job

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.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Planning Your Job Search
2026-02-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Networking
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 1
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 2
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Resume Writing 1
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Exhibitors Invited to JA Inspire Career Fair at RVCC
2026-02-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Middle school students want to learn about New Jersey companies and the world of work! Traditionally, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JA) has helped educators connect their students with career pathways and opportunities that inspire their future.
Toward that end, a JA Inspire Career Fair is being conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg.
This is one in a series of career exploration events being conducted around the state for New Jersey students. This series brings together various industries, companies, and employee volunteer role models to show hundreds of middle school students in attendance firsthand available careers and their pathways. JA encourages employer and exhibitor participants to create engaging displays to educate and excite the students about the world of work.
Other locations in the career exploration series are:

Wednesday, November, Sussex County Community College, Newton
Thursday, November 13, Passaic County Community College, Wanaque
Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21, Rowan College of South Jersey, Vineland
Wednesday, December 10 and Thursday, December 11, Middlesex College, Edison
Tuesday, March 17, Atlantic Cape Community College, Cape May
Thursday, March 19, Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing
Thursday, March 26, Rowan College of South Jersey, Sewell
Tuesday, June 9, Middlesex College, Edison

Employers and agencies interested in being an exhibitor may register by going here or by using the link in this flyer. There is no fee to be an exhibitor, and companies may register at multiple events.
For more information, contact Jamie Campbell at Jamie.Campbell@ja.org or visit janj.org.

Planning Pathways Series: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Overview
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Planning Pathways is series of four informational webinars for families supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) being presented by the Hunterdon County Library. Two webinars in January will focus on key aspects of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Eligibility application process. The February sessions will address logistical and legal planning topics to help families prepare for the futures of their loved ones.
The fourth and final session in the series, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Overview, will be presented by Eliot M. Goldstein, Esq. from Gebhardt & Kiefer, P.C., on Tuesday, February 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This webinar will provide information relevant to the families of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will gain a better understanding of what resources are available to an intellectually and developmentally disabled person and legal options available to the disabled person’s family.
For more information and to register for the event, go here.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Networking
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Free Forklift Certificate Class at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville
2026-03-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-01 09:00 - 13:00 and 2 more dates | 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.

Jersey Job Fair at the Bridgewater Commons
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridgewater Commons, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
The Jersey Job Fair will be conducted on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bridgewater Commons, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater.
Exhibitors from a variety of companies will be hiring, including healthcare, construction, education, manufacturing, non-profits, tech, financial, government and more. Employers will be located from Center Court on the lower level
Admission and parking are free, and attendees may pick up a copy of the current full employer list and ask any questions at the Jersey Job Fair Info Booth. Attendees are advised to either bring a resume or be able to share one from their phones.
No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, go here.

Construction Instruction Career Day 2026 Public Showcase
2026-05-26 15:00 - 19:00 | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
Construction Industry Career Day 2026 will showcase the construction industry’s educational opportunities and occupations, while providing participants with hands-on activities within many of the trades.
The Construction Industry Career Day 2026 Public Showcase will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison.
The free event is designed to introduce individuals to the benefits of a career in the construction industry. Representatives from the union construction trades, four-year colleges and trade associations will be available to answer questions and show participants what they offer in their respective field. In addition, various government entities supporting workforce development will be on hand provide information on the services they provide. The showcase is open to all, including veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents and those looking for a new career. Public registration will open January 5, 2026, and walk-ins are welcome.
In addition, there will be High School event running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27. This is open to high school students/groups only. Career Exploration is vital for students and others looking to make informed decisions about their career and education options. Registration for the high school day will open January 2, 2026, and close at a capacity of 2,000 or May 1, 2026, (whichever comes first).
These events are designed to provide all who attend information regarding construction career options, educational requirements, stackable and transferable credentials, wage progressions and in some cases college credits.
There is no cost to attend either day. Visit http://www.cicdnj.org/ for more information and to register.

Construction Industry Career Day 2026 High School Showcase
2026-05-27 08:00 - 13:00 | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
