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.
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, […]
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 9 a.m. Friday, June 11, for The Briad Group, owner and operator of AC Hotel by Marriott and Bradford Rooftop in Bridgewater. The company is looking to fill the […]
Promotion in Motion (PIM) Brands, a maker of Welch's fruit snacks and confections, is conducting a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at its location at 1600 Cottontail Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. Current open positions on different shifts include Production Supervisor, QA Analyst, Laboratory Technician, Maintenance Supervisor and many […]
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. Tuesday, June 15, for PharmScript of Somerset in Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Pharmacy Technician – Customer Service and Pharmacy Technician – […]
The New Jersey Civil Service Commission has scheduled a Virtual Information Session at the Mercer County One-Stop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15. During the free presentation, participants will hear an overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and get resource materials. Questions about the application process also will be […]
A Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Tuesday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, participants will learn about the college's Summer Session -- beginning July 6 -- and Fall Semester classes. The college plans to be open for all in-person classes beginning […]
A June 16 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 County Library System of New Jersey. The speaker is Jan […]
North Jersey Partners, a workforce and economic collaborative to which The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board belongs, received funding from the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development to perform a workforce focused survey of small businesses and a series of listening sessions during the pandemic. Rutgers University, Bloustein School of Public Policy and Employers Association of […]
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, June 16, for Zeus in Branchburg, NJ. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Machinist, Machine Operator, Maintenance Technician and QC Inspectors. Many of […]
A 25-hour online program for a Certified Manufacturing Associated Credential is being launched by NJMEP. This program, done in partnership with ToolingU, is for the unemployed and underemployed and placement opportunities are available. Learn more during GoToMeetings that can be attended at either 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, or 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17. Details […]
An ESL/Bilingual Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Wednesday, June 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. During the event, participants will learn about RVCC's ESL programs, and hear the presentation in Spanish; participants also will learn how to transfer to four-year university. Register for the session and […]
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 […]
