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.
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a webinar on Renter Info & Resources, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 29. The free webinar will be led by Gerald R. Brennan, Esq., with Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Inc. This free webinar aims to answer all types of housing questions – whether rental […]
Resources for business expansion and start-up capital will be explored during a Meet Your Local Bankers event running from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Unity Bank Center for Business and Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington. The program will begin with brief presentations on financing through Unity Bank, NJEDA, USDA Rural Development […]
Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. The April free series will be conducted in Spanish and in person at Norwescap's North Plainfield training center, at 170 Watchung Ave., using the agency's computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to […]
Norwescap's Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. On Tuesday, April 30, Norwescap's Flemington training center, at 84 Park Ave., will host a class on using Office365 Word to create professional documents. The class, using the agency's computers and Internet, will run from 8:45 a.m. to […]
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 […]
Are you feeling stressed in your job search? This spring, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful […]
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, […]
The NJ Reentry Corp. is presenting the Paterson Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Paterson City Hall, 155 Market St., Paterson. A variety of organizations will be on hand, including The Funplex, the U.S. Postal Service, RISE Dispensary, the Action Staffing Group, CarePlus New Jersey and many more. For […]
The Somerset County Department of Human Services, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Giving Network and the Princeton Justice Initiative are collaborating on a two-day Community Resource Event in which resources and free items will be given away to community members. The event will be conducted at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 300 Union Ave, Somerville, […]
The Somerset County Department of Human Services, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Giving Network and the Princeton Justice Initiative are collaborating on a two-day Community Resource Event in which resources and free items will be given away to community members. The event will be conducted at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 300 Union Ave, Somerville, […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) is hosting a community Career Event in recognition and celebration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s 1st Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW), with businesses, agencies and job seekers gathering at Raritan Valley Community College on Monday, May 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW) is a […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
Middlesex County is hosting a Become a Health Care Hero Event on Tuesday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Middlesex College, West Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. The event will present the opportunity to connect with a range of healthcare organizations, all actively seeking talented individuals to fill more than 1,000 open […]
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 […]
Join Edison Job Corps and its apprenticeship sponsors are hosting an Open House on Wednesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edison Job Corps Center, 500 Plainfield Ave., Edison. This event highlighting Youth Registered Apprenticeship programs will include a special tour of the facility, interactive workshops, and presentations from industry, workforce development […]
Are you feeling stressed in your job search? This spring, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor's Lunch and Learn Information Session on Wednesday, May 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. will focus on Labor Market Information. Participants will take a dive into the every-changing labor market in New Jersey and learn about resources that can help navigate the data waters. The event will be held […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
Employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions are conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month - on April 11, May 9 and June 13, 2024. During each session, examples of how […]
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 One-Stop Operations Committee, which provides strategy and […]
The NJ YMCA State Alliance is hosting the 11th Annual Culture of Health Conference on Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch. The theme for this year's conference is Navigating Systems for Deepening Community Impact. Through breakout sessions and keynote addresses, […]
The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau will present a webinar, "Empowering Care Workers: Policy Insights & Support for a Day Without Childcare," from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, May 13. The purpose of this event is to amplify the work of the Women’s Bureau and the participating panelists in reducing the caregiver penalty and […]
Youth in grades 7 to 13 are invited to explore multiple environmental careers during a 4-H Environmental Career Night Webinar happening from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 13. Career professionals participating include a Conservation Police Officer; a Park Ranger, a Community Engagement and Education Coordinator from Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon, and an Agriculture […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
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 […]
A Neurodiversity Virtual Career Fair will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. This online event will connect job seekers and employers nationwide. The event features pre-scheduled candidate meetings, group presentations, video and/or audio interview options and more. Job seekers and employers looking for more information or to register for the […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
Trident Marine Systems at 3 Washington Ave. in High Bridge is hosting a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the facility. The company is looking to fill a number of positions, including CNC Machinist, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Tool & Die, General Laborer, Maintenance Technicians, and several others. Applicants […]
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is hosting a virtual legal clinic at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, to advise on legal issues regarding collections, credit repair, and debt defenses. Attendees should register ahead of time, which will allow the agency's attorneys to either meet with them one-on-one during the event, or to schedule an […]
Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is presenting the 2024 Aging Well Expo from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater. Attendees can tour the multipurpose senior center, hear from providers, participate in yoga demonstrations, and learn more how the Office on Aging & Disability Services can […]
The 2024 State-of-the-State of Manufacturing Summit in Trenton will bring together hundreds of N.J. manufacturing industry leaders, state legislators, and businesses executives for discussions on the industry’s most critical issues. This is a chance for manufacturers to explain their challenges and for the Legislature to present their goals and solutions for the year ahead and […]
The New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing center at 111 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, is hosting an in-person Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, May 20. The center is looking to fill different positions, including Certified Nurses Aide (CNA). The event will include giveaways and raffle prizes and the opportunity to learn […]
The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. are presenting a Veteran’s Resource Fair on Monday, May 20, at 1 p.m., at the County Complex, Building 1, 314 Route 12, in Flemington. The event is specifically designed to provide resources, support, and networking opportunities for veterans. A number of state and county […]
Building a Better You!, a workshop for youth in grades 8 to 13, will be conducted on Tuesday, May 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Somerset County 4-H Center, Milltown Road, Bridgewater, in the large conference room. This workshop provides youth participants the opportunity to explore resume building, cover letter writing, how to […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
Carrier Clinic, a HMH Behavioral Health Facility at 252 County Road 601 in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery, is conducting a Hiring Event from 11 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. The Hackensack Meridian facility is seeking to fill positions for Behavioral Registered Nurse, Mental Health Technician and Youth Residential Technician. A sign-on bonus […]
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. As part of this work, the GRWDB is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those is the GRWDB’s Youth […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a virtual Information Session at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, for HomeSmiles. The business is seeking to fill a Full-time Adaptive Property Maintenance Services Professional position, working in the field to visit properties throughout the region and […]
Construction Industry Career Day will take place in two parts, on May 28 and 29, at the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison. The free event is designed to introduce individuals to the benefits of a career in the construction industry. Representatives from the union construction trades, four-year colleges and trade associations will be […]
The Easter Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center Annual Open House and Skills Competition will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the EAS' Technical Center, 75 Fieldcrest Ave., Edison. This free event, open to all, includes carpenter apprentices in a skills showdown, activities, vendor exhibits, and food, while allowing attendees […]
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency's training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: May 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn, how to format, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. May 9: Office […]
Norwescap's Career & Life Club will present Getting Comfy with Public Speaking at noon via Zoom. Participants will learn an easy, fun way to get comfortable with public speaking as well as about Opportunities to Practice Your Leadership Skills, with Toastmasters. Registration for the session is required. Call Terry at 908-788-1435.
The annual Somerset County BizFest will be presented from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Somerset Patriots Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater. The Somerset County Business Community will have an opportunity to promote their business to an array of suppliers, consultants, and residents, while making new business-to-business contacts. During the event, businesses […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, Somerville, is hosting a Career Cafe series this spring. Job seekers, community- and faith-based organizations, current Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board partners, and businesses representatives based in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to stop by for coffee, cookies and conversation […]
