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.
The Bridgewater Professionals Group, an active referral network supported by the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties, is hosting a special virtual Open House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30. Anyone interested in highlighting their business and/or learning more about joining the BPG is invited to attend. There are rotating vacancies for a […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, March 2 to April 1, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. During this virtual series, participants will learn how to access and use the free version of Microsoft Office 365 online including: Outlook, Word, […]
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, March 30, for Krapf School Bus, a family-owned business with locations in New Jersey, New York, Pennyslvania and Delaware. The company is looking to fill the […]
Traffic Plan, at 25 E. Kearney St. in Bridgewater, continues to recruit for traffic control positions. The company invites job seekers to come to its office on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about open positions and complete an application. Job seekers also can apply any time at trafficplan.com. For more information, […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling a series of virtual information sessions for veterans. All New Jersey residents are encouraged to attend these free sessions running on the following times: Tuesday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 25, from […]
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31. Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties - this is an "Earn and […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, March 2 to April 1, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. During this virtual series, participants will learn how to access and use the free version of Microsoft Office 365 online including: Outlook, Word, […]
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." EmPoWER Somerset will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping with stress in life, […]
Discover how to start a small business while maintaining a full-time job during this Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. Presented by Theresa Bonner of Third Child Wellness and Carina Gonzalez of Scene One Art and Libra Rina Yoga. The presentation will include researching your idea, getting registered as a business in NJ, basic […]
New Jersey employers are working hard to keep their businesses open and safe during COVID-19. During What Employers Need to Know, a free webinar running from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development representatives will discuss COVID-19 health and safety standards, as well as state and federal […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling a series of virtual information sessions for veterans. All New Jersey residents are encouraged to attend these free sessions running on the following times: Tuesday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 25, from […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free services designed to help job seekers on a successful career pathway. During "Career Connections," running from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and […]
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) is hosting an information session on upcoming trainings for Certified Production Technician or Certified Logistics Technician. Placement support for fulltime employment or apprenticeships is part of the program. Information will be provided in sessions at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, and 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8. Please join the […]
Employee Digital Literacy 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 will see how they can […]
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) is hosting an information session on upcoming trainings for Certified Production Technician or Certified Logistics Technician. Placement support for fulltime employment or apprenticeships is part of the program. Information will be provided in sessions at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, and 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8. Please join the […]
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." EmPoWER Somerset will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping with stress in life, […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Literacy Committee, which works with Title II […]
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs office is hosting a Veterans Drive-Thru Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at 101 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville. Participants will stay in cars as they drive through spaced vendor areas, stopping for information that they need along the way. There also […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling a series of virtual information sessions for veterans. All New Jersey residents are encouraged to attend these free sessions running on the following times: Tuesday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 25, from […]
Edge4Vets is offering a two-part Zoom workshop series designed in April to help prepare participants for jobs that can lead to careers at NJ Transit. The workshops are geared for veterans, National Guard members, active duty members, and their spouses. The first event, running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, will teach participants […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free services designed to help job seekers on a successful career pathway. During "Career Connections," running from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, […]
Employee Digital Literacy 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 will see how they can […]
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Literacy Committee, which works with Title II […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) is presenting a Drive-Thru Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Raritan Valley Community College, Lamington Road, Branchburg. Employers from Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to take part. The event is free and employers will not be present at this event. All […]
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." EmPoWER Somerset will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping with stress in life, […]
The job market continues to change, as does the way we look for work. In the career webinar, Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio, participants will discuss the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the […]
Now more than ever, employees need time to give and receive care. During a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 21, of the Somerset County Business Partnership's HR Roundtable, program experts from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will talk about NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave, including what employers are covered under […]
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don'ts in various resume and linkedIn practices. This is a […]
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties - this is an "Earn and […]
The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties Business Network Group is hosting "Your Guide to Personal Branding: Mastering the Digital Landscape," Zoom event at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22. The virtual event will be presented by Lila Schneider of Let's B Media Creative Marketing Services. o Participants will leave with a personal branding […]
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May. Business, Criminal Justice & Paralegal Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select […]
The Gloucester County Virtual Mega Job Fair & Resource Event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, through a special online platform. The event features more than 100 employers based in South Jersey (Gloucester, Camden, Salem, Cumberland and Burlington counties) and some are headquartered in Philadelphia. A variety of positions are […]
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. Friday, April 23, for Amneal, a pharmaceutical company with locations in Bridgewater, Branchburg, Piscataway and East Hanover. The company is looking to fill the following positions (all […]
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 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, for the Center for Greater Expectations in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Residential Associates for […]
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May. Science and Engineering Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) […]
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don'ts in various resume and linkedIn practices. This is a […]
Adult ESL students spend months learning a new language and news skills in order to successfully walk along a career pathway. But looking for jobs can be challenging. The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, is a resource all residents, including literacy students, can use to get connected to local employers. […]
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 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, for Lowe's in Hillsborough. The company is looking to fill the more than 30 positions: Seasonal CSA, FT CSA Appliances, FT CSA, Flooring, FT […]
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. Thursday, April 29, for Magna-Power Electronics in Flemington. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Transformer Assembler, Production Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Purchasing/Planning Coordinator, Stock Room […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29, for American Aluminum Company in Mountainside. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Three Machine Operators, One Tool Maker Trainee. Attendees will be get details about the positions from […]
