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 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. Wednesday, June 23, for Sports Clips, with locations in Bedminster, Flanders, Florham Park, Cedar Knolls, New Providence and Princeton, N.J., The company is looking to fill positions […]
The job market continues to change, as does the way we look for work. In the career webinar, Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio, participants will discuss the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the […]
Starting a career in advanced manufacturing can lead to life-time success for job seekers. The County College of Morris (CCM) is hosting a series of Zoom information sessions in May, June, July and August to explain the opportunities available in CCM's Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp. The program features open enrollment and continuous new classes to […]
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 […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series, Pathways 2 Prosperity, on four Wednesdays beginning May 19 and running through June 23. During this virtual series, tools aimed at helping participants achieve personal and professional success will be provided. The journey begins with knowing yourself and what’s important to you, […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, is part of a national system of government professionals working to connect community members to searchable sources of information needed to plan first career steps or transition to new careers. During Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career, a virtual presentation running from 7 […]
The New Jersey Department of Corrections will offer Virtual Information Sessions on four upcoming times and dates: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 17, and 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Officers and supervisory staff will talk about career opportunities with the department. Space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/2QTbtpy
Employers are invited to take part in a Reentry Employment Fair running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24 at the Rowan College of South Jersey, Cumberland Campus, in Parking Lot K. Employer participants will meet candidates looking for a second chance, and connect with agencies and organizations assisting justice-involved individuals. Participants will […]
The New Jersey Department of Corrections will offer Virtual Information Sessions on four upcoming times and dates: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 17, and 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Officers and supervisory staff will talk about career opportunities with the department. Space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/2QTbtpy
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on some new programming proposals, updates on existing initiatives, and a review and vote on the Program Year 2021 budget, effective July 1, 2021.GRWDB Board Meeting Thu, Jun 24, 2021 12:00 PM […]
Are you feeling stressed in your job search? The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free nine-week virtual program for community members entitled "Bridge to Success." We know the past year has been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive andthrive during the job-search process, […]
Networking and Prospecting are important tools for job seekers to master. During "Networking and Prospecting," a GoToMeeting webinar being presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24, Dr. Jairo Borja will show participants how to: Find Gold in Their LinkedIn Backyard. Apply to Positions on LinkedIn Strategically. Learn the No. 1 Secret to Scheduling Informational Interviews. […]
