Career-related services offered by the partners of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board focus on meeting customers from Hunterdon and Somerset Counties where they are.
In addition to in-person, all offices offer services through e-mail, phone and virtual platforms. A virtual orientation session for new customers of the Training Center is conducted at 10 a.m. Fridays, and virtual and in-person career-webinars on different topics are presented an ongoing basis by the Training Center and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Bookmark this GRWDB calendar page to keep up with the latest offerings. Job fairs and related career events from around the state can be found on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Events Calendar.
GRWDB Board and Committee meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or virtually. The schedule of meetings can be found on the Events – Meeting Packages tab of the website.
For more information and instructions on submitting items for calendar consideration, contact the GRWDB at 908-541-5790 or info@thegrwdb.org.
The U.S. Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world. The government's 8a certification program is designed to assist small businesses which are socially or economically disadvantaged to better compete and win federal contracts. Find out more at a workshop, "Selling to the Federal Government," being hosted from 9 a.m. to […]
An in-person Transportation & Logistics Hiring Event is being conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Morris County One-Stop Career Center, 13 Emery Ave., Randolph. Companies participating are NJ TRANSIT, Estes-Express, Krapf Bus, UPS, Suburban Propane, Rockway Township Public Works/Recycling, County of Morris, and Municipal Utilities Authority. To participate, go […]
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 23; attendees may join in person in the second-floor conference room at 27 Warren St., Somerville, or via GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a review of the draft Local Plan, discussion on additional programmatic awards and an application for a new Notice […]
The Raritan Valley Community College Event Center will host a Supply Chain Management Education, Networking & Employment Symposium on Thursday, March 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. Following employer presentations on their role and function within the supply chain, attendees can visit employer tables to find open roles/positions, and also learn about Supply Chain Management […]
The Construction Showcase on March 30 will feature more than 50 of the best-trained 4th-year union carpenter apprentices in a live competition of hands-on trade and technical career skills during a day-long challenge at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Attendees will feel the excitement as competitors work against the clock and each other in contests […]
Allies, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, is hosting Open Interviews on Thursday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 509 Mine Road, Hampton. The company is seeking experienced Residential Counselors and Licensed Practical Nurses to fill various full-time and part-time positions at our children’s programs located in Hampton in […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, Somerville, is hosting a Career Cafe series this spring. Job seekers, community and faith-based organizations and current Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board partners as well as area businesses are invited to stop by for coffee, cookies and conversation about the menu […]
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is conducting a Virtual Information and Recruitment Session for Veterans on Tuesday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Multiple positions are available at various locations in the North, Central, and South Regions. The positions include Engineering Technician Apprentice, Highway Operations Technician Trainee, Mechanic Trainee, Automotive Mechanic, Electrical […]
Kean University is hosting a Career and Internship Job Fair for the Union County-based university's students, upcoming graduates and alumni. The event will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. It is planned to be outside on Cougar Walk by the Miron Student Center. The college is at 1000 Morris Ave. […]
The New Jersey Big Data Alliance, in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), will host a virtual workshop on Tuesday, April 4, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The event, supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the benefits and innovations in the port system. Speakers […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Literacy Committee, which works with Title II […]
Allies Inc. Day Program is hosting an on-site Hiring Event from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at 326 Route 22 W., Green Brook. Allies works with people with disabilities and is hiring for full-and part-time positions throughout New Jersey. Positions include Licensed Practical Nurse, Direct Support Professionals, Group Home Managers and more. Training […]
