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 CLTC will offer Essential Computer Skills on Tuesdays from October 4 through November 1 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its North Plainfield training center. This series is designed to help participants build a strong foundation for the Job Readiness Computer Skills series which follows. The Essential series teaches participants to manage the Internet, […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Veteran Services are hosting a series of Veteran Virtual Recruitments in November to celebrate Veteran's Day. Veterans and their spouses are welcomed to attend the following events: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1: Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2: Altice USA 11 […]
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 […]
An in-person Manufacturing Recruitment Event with four employers will be presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Department of Labor on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The employers, 3M in Flemington, Johanna Foods in Flemington, Luxfer MEL Technologies in Flemington, and Magna Power Electronics in Flemington, […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Veteran Services are hosting a series of Veteran Virtual Recruitments in November to celebrate Veteran's Day. Veterans and their spouses are welcomed to attend the following events: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1: Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2: Altice USA 11 […]
Skillup Greater Raritan, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties unlimited, six-month access to 6,000-plus online learning courses. Register to: • Explore more than 200 career paths • Build your skills and knowledge • Earn digital certificates and badges, including the newly introduced Greater Raritan Entry-Level Job-Readiness Badge […]
A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: Thursday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale (07457) Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Guard Training […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Veteran Services are hosting a series of Veteran Virtual Recruitments in November to celebrate Veteran's Day. Veterans and their spouses are welcomed to attend the following events: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1: Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2: Altice USA 11 […]
The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Perfect Pairs Fall Soiree will be conducted at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at SCLSNJ's Montgomery Branch, 100 Community Drive, Skillman. The event includes dinner and dessert, a wine bar and live music by Cobalt Quartet. This event is celebrating many pairs: Literacy and library; tutors and students; language and […]
A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: Thursday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale (07457) Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Guard Training […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of hybrid Jersey Job Club Workshops in November. These workshops are offered virtually, through Zoom, with a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Dates and topics are: Monday, Nov. 7, […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of hybrid Jersey Job Club Workshops in November. These workshops are offered virtually, through Zoom, with a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Dates and topics are: Monday, Nov. 7, […]
Hunterdon Health is hosting a series of in-person Job Fairs at three Hunterdon County locations, from Monday, Nov. 7, through Thursday, Nov. 10. The job fairs are scheduled on: Monday, Nov. 7, 3 to 6 p.m., at Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center at 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3 to 6 p.m., […]
Hunterdon Health is hosting a series of in-person Job Fairs at three Hunterdon County locations, from Monday, Nov. 7, through Thursday, Nov. 10. The job fairs are scheduled on: Monday, Nov. 7, 3 to 6 p.m., at Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center at 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3 to 6 p.m., […]
The Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity is hosting an on-site Hiring Event for Delta Apparel Inc/DTG2Go at the company's facility at 5 Santa Fe Way, Cranbury, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. The company is aiming to hire more than 100 individuals. Open positions include Production and Inventory Associates, Polaris […]
The First Annual NJ Rural Health Conference hosted by the New Jersey Department of Health will provide information about health trends that organizers believe can help raise the standard for rural health in New Jersey. The free event will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, Rutgers University Cook College […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in person starting November and ending in January at Norwescap offices in North Plainfield and Flemington. The programs will run from 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Veteran Services are hosting a series of Veteran Virtual Recruitments in November to celebrate Veteran's Day. Veterans and their spouses are welcomed to attend the following events: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1: Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2: Altice USA 11 […]
Searchable virtual resources from the national system of government professionals provide job seekers with a treasure trove of data on position pay, job skills needed for a position, and much more. A team member of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will be present a career webinar introducing participants to these resources and more. Tune […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of hybrid Jersey Job Club Workshops in November. These workshops are offered virtually, through Zoom, with a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Dates and topics are: Monday, Nov. 7, […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of hybrid Jersey Job Club Workshops in November. These workshops are offered virtually, through Zoom, with a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Dates and topics are: Monday, Nov. 7, […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in person starting November and ending in January at Norwescap offices in North Plainfield and Flemington. The programs will run from 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to […]
The Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity, Middlesex College, and numerous local employers and organizations are presenting an In-Person Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Parkview Room of Middlesex College’s West Hall in Edison. This event is open to everybody, and participating employers have active job […]
A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: Thursday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale (07457) Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Guard Training […]
A career webinar, Business Etiquette for Job Seekers, will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. During the workshop, participants will be given tips and ideas on how to make first impressions memorable and understand the protocols for proper job-hunting behavior. The workshop presenter is Jan Goodman, the community outreach specialist/career […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in person starting November and ending in January at Norwescap offices in North Plainfield and Flemington. The programs will run from 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to […]
Business consultant Jeff Klein will present "The Elevator Pitch" Workshop at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, hosted by the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity. This Zoom virtual session will go over ways to be concise and memorable when meeting people and talking about your skills and accomplishments. Klein brings 26 years of expertise in […]
A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: Thursday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale (07457) Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Guard Training […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of hybrid Jersey Job Club Workshops in November. These workshops are offered virtually, through Zoom, with a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Dates and topics are: Monday, Nov. 7, […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of hybrid Jersey Job Club Workshops in November. These workshops are offered virtually, through Zoom, with a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Dates and topics are: Monday, Nov. 7, […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in person starting November and ending in January at Norwescap offices in North Plainfield and Flemington. The programs will run from 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission has scheduled a virtual information session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22. For this event, veterans are especially encouraged to attend. All New Jersey residents are encouraged to attend the free presentations. Each presentation will include […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in person starting November and ending in January at Norwescap offices in North Plainfield and Flemington. The programs will run from 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to […]
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. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Disabilities Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local disability […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in person starting November and ending in January at Norwescap offices in North Plainfield and Flemington. The programs will run from 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to […]
Atlantic Health System is conducting a virtual Non-Clinical Support Recruitment Event from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. The system is looking to hire Cooks, Dietetic Assistants, Environmental Aides, Food Service Representatives, Registered Dietitians, Greets and Screeners, Patient Transport and Support Services Associates. To register, use the QR code in the flyer or go […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop system, serving job seekers and employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties, is conducting a Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the offices of the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, 27 Warren St., second floor, Somerville. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments, tour the office, pick […]
