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.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, May 4 to June 3, 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, […]
Bergen Community College will host an Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Virtual Open House from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1. The event will explain what it means to be an apprentice and the benefits it can bring for a lasting career pathway. Program employee partners will be on hand, and participants will learn how to […]
Atlantic Health System is hosting a Virtual Hiring Event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, starting at 10 a.m. Positions include greeter/scanner, support services associate, environmental aide, food services representative, and cook. Atlantic Health has locations in Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton, Pompton Plains, and Summit. To register, click this link: https://bit.ly/3frWoFa. Upon completing registration, you will […]
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 2, or 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3. Details […]
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 […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, May 4 to June 3, 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, […]
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 2, or 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3. Details […]
SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and more. During an hour-long webinar starting at 3 […]
The registration deadline for the Northeast Home Energy Rater System (HERS) Training in June and July has been extended to June 4. HERS Raters are qualified to: perform duct tightness and blower door testing for home builders, certify projects for the ENERGY STAR program, rate new homes in all states (except CA), and assist homeowners […]
Once a year, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) host public forums to provide information on available services for individuals with disabilities and receive input from the community. This year, the virtual platforms will be conducted on June 4 and June 10. Public input will help to mold program delivery and […]
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. Monday, June 7 for American Spraytech in Branchburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Production Line Workers, Warehouse/Forklift Operators, Truck Driver, QC Lab Technician, […]
The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ) is presenting a Virtual Information Fair for Blind and Visually Impaired Seniors and People of All Ages Who Are DeafBlind. The event, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, reflects the NFBNJ's mission to enable all "To Live the Life They Want." […]
A Virtual Information Session for Rezkom Enterprises in Franklin Park will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8. Positions available at this maintenance, porter and carpentry business include Maintenance Mechanics, Carpenter, and Porter. Register for the event at https://middlesexcountynj-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-Gsrj0uGdBV0K9hWMVNhKw03tmQ8ReE.
Virtual Information Sessions on a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Apprenticeship program will be conducted at 12:30 pm. Tuesday, June 8, and 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, on Zoom. Participants will learn about this "earn while your learn" opportunity, presented by Mercer County Community College and Genesis. New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship is sponsored by a […]
There are currently five generations in the workforce, and employers faced with mass retirements of Baby Boomers are looking for ways to prepare for the changes that will result. This webinar, The Multi-Generational Workplace, explores the history and reality of the generation gap. Problems, solutions and strategies to help overcome issues of the generation gap […]
The Workforce Development Board of Passaic County is hosting an In Demand Industry Council Career Day Series from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. This is the first event in an online series exploring various jobs and careers for young people just staring out and unemployed and underemployed young adults. This event will […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series, Pathways 2 Prosperity, on four Wednesdays beginning May 19 and running through June 23. During this virtual series, tools aimed at helping participants achieve personal and professional success will be provided. The journey begins with knowing yourself and what’s important to you, […]
Once a year, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) host public forums to provide information on available services for individuals with disabilities and receive input from the community. This year, the virtual platforms will be conducted on June 4 and June 10. Public input will help to mold program delivery and […]
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 4 p.m. Thursday, June 10 for Walmart locations in Flemington, Clinton and Phillipsburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Flemington - Overnight Cashier, Meat/Produce Associates and […]
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 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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
The New Jersey Department of Corrections will offer Virtual Information Sessions on four upcoming times and dates: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 17, and 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Officers and supervisory staff will talk about career opportunities with the department. Space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/2QTbtpy
Six employers based in and around Franklin Township, Somerset County, are featured in a Virtual Mini Career Fair, being conducted from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 17. The event is focused on employers and job seekers in the Somerset/Franklin Township area. The Virtual Mini Career Fair is sponsored by the New Jersey Department […]
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 […]
Kaizen Technologies is hosting a Virtual Open House from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, June 20, for its Certified Medical Administrative Assistant apprenticeship program. Classes start on June 28; during the open house participants will find out more about this "earn while you learn" apprenticeship, which can start participants on upward career pathway in […]
A Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Monday, June 21, from 5 to 6 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 Sept. […]
A Beauty Professions Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Tuesday, June 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. At the Virtual Information Session, students will learn about: Career programs that can prepare you for a job in a year or less in cosmetology, esthetics, and make-up artistry. Special […]
Amazon is hosting a Virtual Information Session about job opportunities in the company's New Jersey warehouses. The event runs from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, and will include information on the company's application procedures, its hiring process, benefits and opportunities for career growth. Go to https://amazon-evening-june-8-22.eventbrite.com to register - registration ends two hours before […]
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 23, for Magna-Power Electronics in Flemington. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Assembler (Production, Final PCB and Sub-Assembly positions with starting pay […]
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, June 23, for Sports Clips, with locations in Bedminster, Flanders, Florham Park, Cedar Knolls, New Providence and Princeton, N.J., The company is looking to fill positions […]
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 […]
Employers are invited to take part in a Reentry Employment Fair running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24 at the Rowan College of South Jersey, Cumberland Campus, in Parking Lot K. Employer participants will meet candidates looking for a second chance, and connect with agencies and organizations assisting justice-involved individuals. Participants will […]
The New Jersey Department of Corrections will offer Virtual Information Sessions on four upcoming times and dates: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 17, and 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Officers and supervisory staff will talk about career opportunities with the department. Space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/2QTbtpy
The New Jersey Department of Corrections will offer Virtual Information Sessions on four upcoming times and dates: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 17, and 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Officers and supervisory staff will talk about career opportunities with the department. Space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/2QTbtpy
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, June 25, for Peapack-Gladstone Bank. Positions include: Loan Administrator 1, Operations (Bedminster); Treasury Management Operations Specialist, Operations (Bedminster); Residential Mortgage Administration & Underwriting, Commercial (Bedminster); Senior […]
DB CAN NJ and DBLNJ are hosting This is Us! A Celebration of DeadBlind Awareness Week on Friday, June 25, from 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. The Zoom event is free, and registration is due by June 20. Register at https://forms.gle/fZtV7FgLc19qR7hv7. The program includes: Celebration of New Jersey’s 2021 DeafBlind Awareness Week Effort An interview by […]
A Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Tuesday, June 29, 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 […]
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. The virtual Mastering the Interview workshop being conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 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 asking. […]
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, June 30, for the Hillsborough-based Right at Home, which has positions available throughout Hunterdon and Somerset counties. These include Companion Aide and Home Health Aide. Attendees […]
Middlesex County is hosting the ELITE Youth Virtual Job Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 30. The event, sponsored by the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity - ELITE Youth, will feature will more than a dozen businesses in a range of industries - automotive, hospitality, logistics and warehousing, mechanics, support professionals and […]
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, […]
