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 Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s new Resume Portal, powered by Hiration, gives residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties free access to a powerful tool to create and review targeted resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Learn more about this free platform during a Zoom webinar, Build Your Resume with Hiration and Build Your Career, […]
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 […]
An online program to train to become a Certified Production Technician is available from NJMEP. This program, for the unemployed and underemployed, includes placement opportunities. Learn more during GoToMeetings that can be attended at either 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, or 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 29. Details are in this flyer. To join the meeting […]
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 7 […]
An online program to train to become a Certified Production Technician is available from NJMEP. This program, for the unemployed and underemployed, includes placement opportunities. Learn more during GoToMeetings that can be attended at either 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, or 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 29. Details are in this flyer. To join the meeting […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application process. […]
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 […]
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 these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application 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 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, for the Center for Greater Expectations in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Residential Associates for […]
A good resume is the first step in finding a good job. NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a class on "Resumes Done right" from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. The session will offer professional assistance on putting resumes together, drafting cover letters, conducting mock interviews and more. This […]
The Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services is presenting a virtual Disability Discussion from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6. Navigating the ADA, Drug Use and Treatment will be presented by The Northeast ADA Center, Yang Tan Institute, LR School, Cornell University. To register for this virtual event, call 732-745-4013 or email […]
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 12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, for Remetronix. The company, with a facility in Clifton, is hiring for statewide positions: Mechanical Installation Service Technicians, dispatched from their homes; must be […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application process. […]
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 these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, is part of a national system of government professionals working to connect community members to searchable sources of information needed to plan first career steps or transition to new careers. During Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career, a virtual presentation running from 10:30 […]
Marinoware is having an Onsite Job Fair from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at 400 Metuchen Road, South Plainfield. Extensive benefits are part of the jobs package, and first and second shifts are available. Applicants can get paid as they train to become a skilled machine operator. Call 908-225-1410 or visit marinoware.com/careers.
Amazon is hosting an In-Person Delivery Driver Hiring Event from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at its Delivery Station - DNJ7, 81 International Drive South, Budd Lake. Amazon Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) are hiring delivery drivers of all experience levels. Seasonal and year round opportunities are available. The salary is $19.25/hourly and applicants […]
The GRWDB Disabilities Employment Celebration is set for Oct. 12 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The free event, running from 4 to 7 p.m., will feature a presentations for employers, “Helping Small Businesses Leverage the Talents of People with Disabilities,” given by team members from the Northeast Center for the ADS. Employers with […]
Marotta will host a Virtual Job Fair from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, to discuss different opportunities at the aerospace and defense industry company. The Montville-based company specializes in the design, manufacture and integration of precision control systems and electronics for the most demanding applications in aerospace, space and defense sectors. Senior Executives […]
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 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, for American Spraytech in Branchburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions on two different shifts: Compounding QC Verifier; Chemical Compounder; Cleaning […]
Applying for a job and encountering an unfamiliar experience? When you submit an application online, your materials are first read by a computer program. In this webinar running from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, participants will learn how to customize resumes with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application process. […]
The United States Postal Service is hiring. Learn more during a free Virtual Job Fair being conducted from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Seasonal and permanent positions are available immediately in a variety of roles. To join the event, just use the QR code in the flyer.
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. Thursday, Oct. 14, for Power Container Corp. in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Full-time Machine Operators, with two […]
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during a virtual workshop, "How to Thrive During Transition and Change," are designed to equip attendees with tools that lead to self-empowerment and success. It will be presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist / Career Coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career […]
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 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, for ARNA Marketing Group on Branchburg, NJ. The company is looking to fill positions in a Print Production environment, assisting in inserting packages and […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application process. […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 23, from 8:45 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, […]
See how you "earn while you learn" during a free Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Information Session being conducted on Zoom at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19. The program, part of the New Jersey Healthworks Scaling Apprenticeship project, is being presented by Genesis of Cranbury and Mercer County Community College. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3oVUm36.
Are you in the midst of a job search, and want to develop better listening skills and discover ways to lead a conversation? You'll do this and more at the virtual workshop, "NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life." Neuro-Linguistic Programming was designed to take the way you view the world and flip it around […]
Roche, at 1080 Route 202 (#500) in Branchburg, is hosting in-person Hiring Events from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. Open positions include Lab Technician, Production Technician - Filling, Production Technician - Packaging, Material Handler, Sr. Manufacturing Mechanic, and Manufacturing Supervisor. There are sign-on bonuses for […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 23, from 8:45 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, […]
Roche, at 1080 Route 202 (#500) in Branchburg, is hosting in-person Hiring Events from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. Open positions include Lab Technician, Production Technician - Filling, Production Technician - Packaging, Material Handler, Sr. Manufacturing Mechanic, and Manufacturing Supervisor. There are sign-on bonuses for […]
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 these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search […]
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during a virtual workshop, "How to Thrive During Transition and Change," are designed to equip attendees with tools that lead to self-empowerment and success. It will be presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist / Career Coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 23, from 8:45 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, […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application 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 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, for the Alternatives, with locations in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Direct Support Professionals and other […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 23, from 8:45 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. Thursday, Oct. 28, for the Hunterdon County YMCA. The company is looking to fill the following positions: School Age Child Care (SACC): AM Site Coordinator, Assistant Site […]
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 these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search […]
