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.
New Jersey Eastern Start at 111 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, is hosting an in-person Job Fair from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 23. The rehabilitation and nursing center is hiring for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and other department staff. Benefits include a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a transportation allowance, medical and […]
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. The Mastering the Interview in-person workshop being conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, October 23, will allow participants to explore how to prepare for an interview, become familiar with questions to expect, and ask the question they should think about […]
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host recruiter Julie Radico, Psy.D., who will present “Overcoming the Unhelpful Thinking Habits Sabotaging Your Job Search,” starting at 10 a.m. Monday, October 27. The workshop is designed to help job seekers find their next opportunity. At noon, Maya Ollson, founder of Kokopella High Touch […]
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 Build Your Next Career, a series of one-hour, in-person information sessions being conducted at the […]
The Middlesex County Biosciences Career Expo will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, at Middlesex College, Parkview Room, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. This event brings together job seekers, employers, and industry leaders to support workforce development and career growth in biosciences - biosciences and pharmaceutical. Register using the QR code […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing. Job seekers are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 […]
Job seekers are invited to a virtual information session and discussion on the role of Certified Home Health Aides being presented from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Attendees will hear from three local employers about the […]
NJ TRANSIT is hosting a Virtual Information Session at 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, to learn about current openings, future career paths, and Total Rewards benefits. Speakers will present resume best practices, share interview tips, and host a live Q&A to answer general questions. Use the registration link in this flyer or go here.
The Best Buy at 300 Commons Way, Bridgewater, is hosting a Holiday Hiring Event from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, October 31, at the store. Current job openings are Retail Sales Associate and Retail Warehouse Associate. Interested job seekers are asked to bring an updated resume and dress in the business-casual style. Job seekers also […]
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host career-transition coach Vickie Causa presenting “How to Detect Ghost Jobs” starting at 10 a.m. Monday, November 3. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career. All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. EST […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing. Job seekers are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 […]
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 […]
