Greater Raritan

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Top Notch Resume 1
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of Jersey Job Club Workshops in March and April. These workshops will be virtual, through Zoom, but a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
The partners in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center have the expertise and knowledge to help job seekers have success. In Jersey Job Club workshops, a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Coach leads hour- to 90-minute-long discussions on topics aimed at assisting job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. There is no charge to attend.
Dates and topics are:

Monday, March 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, April 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Friday, April 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview

To attend virtually or in person, fill out an information/registration form. Once completed, email it to shiela.gaa@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop, or for more information or assistance, call 908-704-3000.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Resume Writing 1
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Planning Your Job Search
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
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. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home, work, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 11 and ending April 29.
The class is open to residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties and is limited to 20 participants; please note that participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion.
To register, use the link in this flyer.

HINJ Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey will present its second annual Summit from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday March 13, at Middlesex College, West Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.
Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally is a state-of-the-industry event exploring the latest policies, innovations, and collaborations shaping the future of pharma and medtech in New Jersey. The event will feature two panels and a fireside chat on “New Jersey’s Role in Global Health.”
Panelists include:

Chrissy Buteas, president and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
Ali A. Houshmand, Ph.D., president, Rowan University
Dan Leonard, executive director, We Work For Health
Peter Mesenbrink, Ph.D., executive director biostatistics, Advanced Quantitative Sciences Development, Novartis
Emily Meyers, executive director, Arthritis Foundation – NJ Chapter
Christopher Paladino, president, DEVCO
Michele Siekerka, president and CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association
William F. Tate IV, Ph.D., president, Rutgers University.

Tickets to the event are $50. To register, go here.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Networking
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 1
2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 2
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

RVCC Adult Learners Information Sessions
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Atrium, Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Adult learners ages 25 and older who are interested in starting college for the first time, returning to finish a degree, exploring a new career path, seeking professional development, or improving their English are invited to attend one of Raritan Valley Community College’s upcoming Adult Learning Information Sessions, being conducted at the Branchburg-based college on the following upcoming Wednesdays: February 18 and March 18.
Each date’s session, running from 6 to 8 p.m., will be in the Atrium at the college.
The events will include information about academic and certificate programs, applying to RVCC, learning options and support services tailored for non-traditional students, paying for college, and navigating financial aid.
Veterans also are encouraged to attend an Information Session to learn about how they can use their education benefits to enroll at RVCC. The Manager of International and Veteran Services will be available to answer prospective students’ questions.
To assist students juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, RVCC offers 14-week (full-term), 12-week, 10-week, and 7-week (for some programs) semesters to provide learners of all ages with a more convenient academic schedule. Adult students may enroll in career training, certificate, or degree programs at RVCC.
Some programs that may be of special interest to adult students include:

Advanced Manufacturing (includes OSHA 10 and NIMS certification)
Business Administration – Associate of Science
Business Management – Associate of Applied Science
Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician – Certificate
English as a Second Language
Fitness Specialist – Certificate
Medical Assistant – Certificate
Nursing/RN – Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Associated of Applied Science
Paralegal Studies – Associate of Applied Science or Certificate
Supply Chain Management – Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Certificate
Welding – Certificate

In addition, RVCC offers a number of online degrees and certificate programs. To learn more about online programs, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/career-training/career-training-programs.
To register for an Information Session, go to https://www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information, email adultlearning@raritanval.edu or contact Michelle Amparbin, Coordinator of the Adult Learning Experience, at 908-526-1200, ext. 8338.
To learn more, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/admissions-information/adult-learners.

Build Your Next Career Series with the Bernards Library: National Career Services
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free local and national services designed to support job seekers and get them on a lifelong successful career pathway.
Learn more during three, one-hour virtual workshops for a Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series. The days and topics are:

February 18, 11 a.m.: Introduction to the GRWDB services and local programming
March 18, 7 p.m.: National career services that can be used for any job search
April 22, 11 a.m.: What your job search strategy is telling you!

This series is co-hosted by the Bernards Township Library and registration is required. To register, go to the Events Calendar of www.bernardslibrary.org and click on any of the dates for the three-part series or call 908-204-3031, Ext. 4.
For more information about the series and the GRWDB, visit www.thegrwdb.org.

Builds Bio+ New Jersey Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development
2026-03-23 08:00 - 14:30 | The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
The Builds Bio+ Inaugural New Jersey Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E, second floor, Piscataway.
The organizing group represents a convergence of academia, industry, government, and economic development leaders who have shaped a high-impact agenda designed to reflect New Jersey’s unique scientific strengths, workforce priorities, and innovation ecosystem.
The full-day conference is for senior executive and thought leaders in the life science industry who will talk about ways to drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth across the region.
For the event agenda and fees as well as additional details about the organization, go to https://BuildsBio.org/jersey2026.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Top Notch Resume 2
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

CJHRC 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar – Part 1
2026-03-23 17:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a two-day virtual Homebuyer Workshop from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Monday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 25.
This HUD certified homebuyer free workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the home buying process. Attendees will hear from the industry’s local professionals about how to become a successful homeowner. Topics to be covered include:

Money Management and Budgeting
Working with a Realtor
Credit
Fair Housing
How to Get a Mortgage
Home Inspections & Ten Important Questions
Working with a Real Estate Attorney
Affordable Housing Options
Homeowners Insurance
Down Payment and Closing Cost Grants

Attendees must attend both days and will receive a certificate after the 5.5-hour webinars workshops are completed. In order to obtain a certificate, participants must complete and submit required forms.
To register, go to https://cjhrc.org and click on the Upcoming Webinars & Events tile and click on CJHRC Webinars. Choose March 23 & March 25 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar; the link to register is located towards the bottom of the flyer. If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0036.

CJHRC 2-Part Homebuyer Webinar – Part 2
2026-03-25 17:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event

New Jersey Department of Health 2026 Career Fair
2026-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, United States
The New Jersey Department of Health is conducting its 2026 Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville.
Participants will learn about career opportunities with the state Department of Health and the state’s psychiatric hospitals.
For more information, visit nj.gov/health/jobs.

Free Forklift Certificate Class at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville
2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Employment Services office at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville offers a free forklift certificate class on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the year.
The Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Certificate Class will enable successful participants to receive an operator’s permit from their employer upon passing a practical skills evaluation at their workplace. To take the course, participants must have an office government ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center services residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Classes in 2026 are scheduled for January 8 (because of the New Year’s holiday), February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3. Participants are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the class.
Classes may fill up quickly. To register, go to the Somerville One-Stop Career Center walk-in window and ring the bell, or call 908-704-3000.

NJ Reentry Corp. 2026 Annual Conference
2026-04-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
The NJ Reentry Corp. 2026 Annual Conference will focus on Trauma. The event will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City.
Trauma shapes behavior long after prison, war, or addiction ends, and science shows why clinical care heals.
The conference will feature Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist, and other national leaders in neuroscience, medicine, psychiatry, and justice who will present an evidence-based conference on trauma, recovery, and reentry.
To register, use the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978413737747?aff=oddtdtcreator.

BXP Spring Career Fair
2026-04-08 13:00 - 16:00 | BXP Carnegie Center, 101 Carnegie Center, Einstein Seminar Room, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Businesses in the BXP Carnegie Center Campus are taking part in a Spring Career Fair running from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at 101 Carnegie Center, Einstein Seminar Room (Lower Level) Princeton.
Onsite companies in the 19 single and multi-client office buildings totaling 2.3 million square feet are ready to recruit talent, provide resume insights, and guide attendees through various career opportunities. Companies scheduled to participate include Assist America, CURE, Robert Half, Hengrui USA, and J&J Staffing.
There is no fee to register for the Career Fair; attendees just need to bring an updated resume and valid form of ID and should dress to impress. To register, use this QR code in this flyer.
Companies may also sign up to participate in the event.
For more information, email jcorrigan@bxp.com.

CJHRC Free Fair Housing Webinar
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
A webinar on Free Fair Housing will be presented by the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 9.
The Fair Housing Act extends to all aspects of housing including sales, advertising, financing, rental, insurance, design, and construction. Sharon Clark of the CJHRC will cover different housing related topics during the free webinar so that participants know their fair housing rights.
To register, go to www.cjhrc.org click on the Upcoming Webinars & Events tile and click on CJHRC Webinars. Choose April 9, 2026 Fair Housing Webinar; the link to register is located towards the bottom of the flyer. If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC counselor at 908-446-0037.
