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 quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on the updated budget for Program Year 2020 effective Oct. 1, 2020, a review of unemployment trends in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, discussion on upcoming career-development programs in the area, and other […]
The Terminal One Redevelopment Outreach team will present a virtual session on resume building from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. This is part of Job Readiness Workshop series and is presented in partnership with The Port Authority of NY & NJ. Please visit www.anewewr.com.
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Barry Whaley, project director for the Southeast ADA Center at the Syracuse University College of Law, will provide an overview of the disability rights movement leading to the ADA and the goals and titles of the ADA. The webinar, sponsored by the Boggs […]
Manufacturing companies did not close during COVID and many are hiring. An upcoming virtual information session on a Certified Production Technician training opportunity will help participants learn about important aspects of working in a manufacturing environment. This includes training for a national recognized certification. This session will be conducted from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, […]
Amazon is having a Virtual Information Session on on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The deadline to register is Sept. 27. Go here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amazon-central-jerseys-virtual-information-session-930-registration-119166533309
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." EmPoWER Director of Programs Cheryl Rinaldi will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping […]
During this Oct. 1 webinar running from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., participants will reviewr nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Somerset County Library System of New Jersey Business Librarian Chris Murray. * Use this link to join the virtual […]
This fall, get free training in today's skills! SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and […]
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 […]
National Manufacturing Day is an important way for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) to spread the word about the benefits that manufacturing provides to the Garden State. As a supporter of Manufacturing Day, NJMEP is working to drive awareness of manufacturing, the career opportunities that are available, and the advanced technologies that are […]
The Somerset County Business Partnership is launching a minority-owned business leaders roundtable forum to provide a unified voice for its members. For the group's first meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, participants will hear from Paula A. Gutierrez, MHA, CPTC - Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Babs Siperstein PROUD Center & Robert […]
The Business Networking Group of the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is hosting a networking event, The Changing Employment Landscape During Unprecedented Times, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, via Zoom. Paul Grzella, director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, will speak about the mission and work of the board and its partners, […]
