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 free Renter Info & Resources webinar on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Gerald Brennan from Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey will present information about Eviction and answer questions on this topic as time allows. The program is for current and […]
The Hunterdon County Autism Awareness & Special Needs Resource Fair will be conducted from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at The Arc of Hunterdon County, 53 Frontage Road, Suite 150, Hampton, NJ 08827. The event will include a panel discussion, face painting, 25-plus resource tables and raffles and giveaways. Scan the QR code […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free local and national services designed to support job seekers and get them on a lifelong successful career pathway. Learn more during three, one-hour virtual workshops for a Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series. The days […]
The Apprentice Link Virtual Career Fair 2025 will be conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. This event is designed as a high-impact opportunity for job seekers exploring healthcare careers and employers actively hiring. It also highlights the value of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and offers a pathway for career advancement in the […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
Raritan Valley Community College's first Optical Career Fair will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the Branchburg's college's Atrium. The event is designed to connect optical students, apprentices, and licensed opticians from NJ and neighboring states with industry-leading employers. Attendees may explore job openings, network with recruiters, and learn […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
Insurance is important! Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is offering a free webinar, Homeowner, Condo & Renter's Insurance - Basics You Should Know, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. Audrey Jankucic, of State Farm, will explain what’s covered, what’s not, how to protect yourself from unexpected costs, common insurance myths and mistakes […]
The StarThrower Group, a Community Center for young adults with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities in Flemington and a soon-to-open Bedminster location, is hiring. Learn more at in-person Recruitment Event being conducted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive E., Room B, […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing. Hunterdon and Somerset County residents are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Orientations in […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
Since 1991, Raritan Valley Habitat’s Women Build volunteers have come together from all walks of life to build stronger, safer communities. This year, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity is revitalizing green spaces at Veteran’s Haven North, a facility for unhoused veterans at 200 Sanatorium Road, Glen Gardner. The event is happening on Thursday, May 8, […]
Carrier Clinic, a Hackensack Meridian Health Behavioral Health Facility at 252 County Road 601 in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery, is conducting a Hiring Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8. Numerous roles, including RNs and LPNS, youth residential technician, admissions specialist, mental health technician, receptionist, food service/dietary aide and housekeeping, […]
Since 1991, Raritan Valley Habitat’s Women Build volunteers have come together from all walks of life to build stronger, safer communities. This year, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity is revitalizing green spaces at Veteran’s Haven North, a facility for unhoused veterans at 200 Sanatorium Road, Glen Gardner. The event is happening on Thursday, May 8, […]
The New Jersey Academy of Science's 70th Annual Meeting will be presented from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Kean University in Union. The event, organized in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development Industry Partnerships - Life Sciences Northern Team, will feature discussions on Innovating Health. Among […]
The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is hosting a free Aging and DisABILITY Resource Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 East Main St., Bridgewater. The event will include interactive health screenings and activities, resource tables with representatives from local agencies […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
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 Corrections, the largest law enforcement agency in the state, is hiring. Learn more at an in-person recruitment being conducted from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. This Career Fair event will be conducted at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Room B, Somerville. There […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing. Hunterdon and Somerset County residents are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Orientations in […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
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 […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing. Hunterdon and Somerset County residents are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Orientations in […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
On Thursday, May 22, the Norwescap Career & Life Club will present Brenda Buxbaum from Norwescap CFRS (Children & Family Services) who will focus on childcare assistance. This virtual presentation will be held at noon on Microsoft Teams. Buxbaum will share vital tips and advice on need assistance finding daycare. Participants also will learn more […]
Norwescap’s CLTC will continue its free in-person computer classes in May at the Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. using Norwescap computers and Internet. Using LinkedIn to Aide Your Job Search: Thursday May 1: Learn how to use LinkedIn to enhance […]
Each person has a unique set of traits which provides a predisposition towards different types of work and activities. This Multiple Natures workshop focuses on a career and life assessment tool that can help one achieve perfect alignment. The assessment assists individuals in their quest for self-improvement and finding the flow to fulfill their true […]
Construction Industry Career Day will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 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 Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing. Hunterdon and Somerset County residents are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Orientations in […]
A free Law Night featuring variety of professional resources and individuals will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Franklin Township Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. Attendees will be able to meet one-on-one with legal professionals and learn about resources available on a variety of topics, […]
Nearly 70 employers and agencies are set to take part in the Greater Raritan 2025 Job Fair, being presented at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Society on Route 202-206 in Bridgewater from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29. This fourth annual event is presented by The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the […]
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 […]
The Franklin Township Youth Center will present a free Youth Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Youth Center at 429 Lewis St. The Youth Resource Fair will run from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a Keynote Brunch from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will include […]
