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.

  • The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Employment Services office and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) office at 75 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Somerville are open for walk-in services 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding state holidays. For information on Employment Services, call 908-704-3000. For information on DVRS, call 908-704-3030. To schedule an appointment, use this form.
  • The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 8 Bartles Corner Road in Flemington is open for walk-in services with state and county partners 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, and by appointment on Thursday and Friday, as well as phone and virtual services, excluding county holidays. Call 908-704-3000 or use this form to schedule an appointment.
  • The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center on the second floor of 27 Warren St. in Somerville is open for walk-in services from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding county holidays. Call 908-541-5780 or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us.

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.

Norwescap Core Computer Skills series in Flemington: Introduction to Gmail App

NORWESCAP Flemington 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ, United States

Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month's free series will be conducted in person at Norwescap's Flemington training center, at 84 Park Ave., using the agency's computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February […]

Hillsborough Township Job Fair

Hillsborough Municipal Building, Senior Activities Room 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

The Hillsborough Business Association is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough. Employers interested in joining the free event can scan the QR code or click on the link in this flyer. Job seekers […]

Connecting NJ Manufacturers To Employees, Clients and Contracts

Galloping Hill Golf Course 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ, United States

The "Best Practice" processes and procedures the U.S. Navy has developed to link employers to employees in today's competitive employment environment are the subject of an upcoming free dinner and presentation sponsored by the NJTMA in conjunction with NJSBDC and TMG, Inc. The program will be conducted from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 29, […]

Norwescap Core Computer Skills series in Flemington: Virtual Communications

NORWESCAP Flemington 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ, United States

Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month's free series will be conducted in person at Norwescap's Flemington training center, at 84 Park Ave., using the agency's computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February […]

Career Workshop: The Art of Effective Communication

Zoom

A Wednesday, March 6, virtual career workshop, 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 Zoom workshop will begin at 10 a.m. p.m., led by Jan Goodman, career coach and community outreach […]

SkillUp Greater Raritan – Learn a New Skill, for Free!

GoToMeeting

Skillup Greater Raritan, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties unlimited, six-month access to 7,000-plus online learning courses. Register to: • Explore more than 200 career paths • Do a career assessment and get recommended courses to build your skills and knowledge • Earn digital certificates and badges, […]

Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop: Purchasing an affordable unit

Virtual Event

Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a new webinar, I WANT TO PURCHASE AN AFFORDABLE UNIT -- HOW DO I BEGIN? from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. This free webinar will cover a variety of topics, including: document checklist; pre-approvals; why you should use a real estate attorney; and several others. […]

Webinar: I Want to Purchase an Affordable Unit – How Do I Begin?

The Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHR) will present a webinar, I Want to Purchase an Affordable Unit - How Do I Begin?, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. The webinar is free and will cover a variety of topics; a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. To register, use the link in […]

Hunterdon County Business Awards

Copper Hill Golf and Country Club 100 Copper Hill Road, Ringoes, NJ, United States

The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce is presenting its Hunterdon Business Awards event at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Copper Hill Golf and Country Club in Ringoes. This annual event, hosted by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, honors the Hunterdon County Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Good Neighbor, Woman […]

Kaizen Registered Healthcare Apprenticeship Webinar

Virtual Meeting

Kaizen Technologies is presenting an informational webinar at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, on its Registered Healthcare  Apprenticeship program. The program for medical positions targets apprentices, ages 18 and above. Attendees will learn about this free training program which includes online technical instruction coupled with paid On-the-Job Training. The training results in certifications for Medical […]

Women in Agriculture 4-H Career Night in Bridgewater and via Zoom

Somerset County 4-H Center 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ, United States

Young people in seventh grade to those just out of high school (13th grade) are invited to take part in the Women In Agriculture 4-H Career Night happening from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8. This is a free hybrid event, so young people who want to explore a career in agriculture can join […]

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction

Olde Mill Inn 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ, United States

The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County's Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction will be conducted at 11 a.m. March 10 at The Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge. The marks the return of this signature agency event, which features a champagne brunch and gift baskets in a silent auction. Paul Grzella, director of The […]