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’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 […]
The free computer classes offered by Norwescap CLTC will continue in-person at the Flemington United Methodist Church, at 116 Main St., Flemington, in June. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., using Norwescap computers and internet. June 3 - PowerPoint 1: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to […]
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 […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Employment Services office at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville offers a free forklift certificate class on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the year. The Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Certificate Class will enable successful participants to receive an operator's permit from their […]
The free computer classes offered by Norwescap CLTC will continue in-person at the Flemington United Methodist Church, at 116 Main St., Flemington, in June. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., using Norwescap computers and internet. June 3 - PowerPoint 1: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 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. 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 […]
The NJ Reentry Corp is hosting the Elizabeth Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 6. This event will feature several major businesses, including FedEx, NJ Transit, Wakefood Food Corp, Bayada and many others. The Job Fair will be conducted at the NJRC's Elizabeth site at 324 Trinity Place. For more information, […]
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 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 9. This Career Fair event will be conducted at the Hunterdon County Department of Human Services, 8 Gauntt Place, Building 3, (entrance facing […]
The free computer classes offered by Norwescap CLTC will continue in-person at the Flemington United Methodist Church, at 116 Main St., Flemington, in June. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., using Norwescap computers and internet. June 3 - PowerPoint 1: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to […]
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 […]
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with support from the Hunterdon County Commissioners, is offering a Lunch and Learn Wednesday, June 11 at 12 p.m. on an important topic for all employers — "Keeping Your Employee Handbook Current and Why it Matters.” This workshop is for business owners, managers and HR representatives. Lunch will […]
The free computer classes offered by Norwescap CLTC will continue in-person at the Flemington United Methodist Church, at 116 Main St., Flemington, in June. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., using Norwescap computers and internet. June 3 - PowerPoint 1: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to […]
The free computer classes offered by Norwescap CLTC will continue in-person at the Flemington United Methodist Church, at 116 Main St., Flemington, in June. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., using Norwescap computers and internet. June 3 - PowerPoint 1: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to […]
The art of portraying a poised, self-confident image in today's demanding business atmosphere is a skill that is much too often overlooked by many professionals, but not by those observing and making critical judgments based upon the person’s communication. To learn about this topic, job seekers are invited to attend a June 18 Business Etiquette […]
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 local immigration attorney will talk about the requirements for naturalization during a program running from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Somerville Library, 35 West End Ave., Somerville. This program is intended to raise awareness about the rights, responsibilities and importance of U.S. citizenship and provide information on the naturalization process […]
The free computer classes offered by Norwescap CLTC will continue in-person at the Flemington United Methodist Church, at 116 Main St., Flemington, in June. The following classes will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., using Norwescap computers and internet. June 3 - PowerPoint 1: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to […]
Are you feeling stressed in your job search? 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 situations at […]
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon counties are hiring. Learn more at an in-person Hospitality, Restaurant and Retail Recruitment Event, presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be conducted in the […]
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025; attendees may join via GoToMeeting or in person in the second-floor conference room at 27 Warren St., Somerville.The meeting will include presentations on the 2025 Program Year budget, updates on several state reports about GRWDB programs, an update […]
On Thursday, June 26, Norwescap's Career & Life Club will present Jan Goodman from Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center. This virtual presentation will be conducted at Vir2 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. Goodman is a certified workforce development professional and can answer a vast variety of questions about employment services in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. […]
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 […]
A local attorney will present a program on Family-Based Immigration Sponsorship from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Manville Library, 100 S. Tenth Ave., Manville. Under current immigration law, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can help certain family members immigrate to the United States. Learn about the basics […]
Are you feeling stressed in your job search? 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 situations at […]
Trident Maritime Systems at 3 Washington Ave., High Bridge is hosting a monthly Walk-in Wednesday event on the first Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walk-in Wednesdays will feature walk-in interviews for open roles, including skilled trades, office positions and more. Salaries start at $20-plus per hours. These events are designed […]
The art of portraying a poised, self-confident image in today's demanding business atmosphere is a skill that is much too often overlooked by many professionals, but not by those observing and making critical judgments based upon the person’s communication. To learn about this topic, job seekers are invited to attend a Business Etiquette virtual workshop, […]
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Employment Services office at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville offers a free forklift certificate class on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the year. The Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Certificate Class will enable successful participants to receive an operator's permit from their […]
