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 Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free services designed to help job seekers on a successful career pathway. During "Career Connections," running from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and […]
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. As part of this work, the GRWDB is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those is the GRWDB’s Youth […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 26, for Mark 1 Restoration Service in Flemington. The company is looking to fill the following position: Carpenter / Helper. The employer will provide information […]
Each person has a unique set of traits which provides a predisposition towards different types of work and activities. This Multiple Natures virtual workshop focuses on a career and life assessment tool that can help one achieve perfect alignment. The assessment assists individuals in their quest for self-improvement and finding the flow to fulfill their […]
Alan Ritchey, a family-owned business opening a new mail sorting facility in Phillipsburg, N.J., is hiring. Multiple shifts are available; positions include Forklift Driver and Package Handler. The facility is at 39 Stryker Road in Phillipsburg. Learn more and apply for the positions during an in-person Job Fair being conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
An Aug. 31 career webinar, The Art of Effective Communication, will allow participants to review the different ways we communicate, and understand how we can communicate effectively. Tools for effective communication also will be shared. This virtual workshop is presented in collaboration with the Somerset Hills YMCA Career Forum. The speaker is Jan Goodman, career […]
Alan Ritchey, a family-owned business opening a new mail sorting facility in Phillipsburg, N.J., is hiring. Multiple shifts are available; positions include Forklift Driver and Package Handler. The facility is at 39 Stryker Road in Phillipsburg. Learn more and apply for the positions during an in-person Job Fair being conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
Volvo Car USA will be hosting Veterans Only Virtual Recruitment sessions with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Wednesday, September 1, at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The position is Automotive Technician - Volvo Tekniker. This employment opportunity is a U.S. Department of Labor and GI […]
Volvo Car USA will be hosting Veterans Only Virtual Recruitment sessions with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Wednesday, September 1, at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The position is Automotive Technician - Volvo Tekniker. This employment opportunity is a U.S. Department of Labor and GI […]
Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? In today's challenging job market, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides self-paced training in Business, Desktop and IT […]
Picatinny Arsenal Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) is hosting a Veteran-Only Information Session with New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Tuesday, September 7, at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Representatives will talk about how to apply for employment at the installation, focusing on veteran opportunities. Open positions include IT Specialist; attendees will […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, for Haven Home Care in Somerville. (Please note that this event was rescheduled from its original date of August 31.) The company is looking […]
