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.
A Jan. 13 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 Franklin Township Public Library. The speaker is Jan Goodman, career coach […]
Employability skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants have access to thousands of different courses, […]
The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce is conducting a Virtual Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. This event. is for graduating high school seniors, college graduates and unemployed workers. Job seekers are advised to have resumes available and research companies beforehand. To register and for more information, visit https://www.gatewaychamber.com/event/details/Virtual-Job-Fair/6695. […]
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented at the workshop, "How to Thrive During Transition and Change," are designed to equip attendees with tools that lead to self-empowerment and success. It will be presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist / Career Coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center […]
Passaic County Community College's Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is hosting Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Sessions at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Monday, Jan. 18. The new program is part of NJ HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship Grant, which allow students to earn while they learn with employers. This program includes 144 hours of […]
Amazon has opened a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board has joined with Amazon to present virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon's application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more. The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021; Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, […]
Applying for a job and encountering an unfamiliar experience? When you submit an application online, your materials are first read by a computer program. In this webinar running from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, participants will learn how to customize resumes with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats […]
Employability skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants have access to thousands of different courses, […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses. During a virtual Info Session running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Hunterdon County. (Please note that this session […]
When preparing for a job interview and using your soft skills to promote your abilities, small mistakes can lead to big consequences. Author and senior executive Anne Corley Baum wants to help job seekers make no mistakes and get results. During a webinar at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Corley Baum will share interview tips […]
In this Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar, participants will discover nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Business Librarian Chris Murray. Use this link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 11 a.m. on Friday, […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses. During "Growing Your Business: Department of Labor's Business Services 101," running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Somerset County. […]
