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 Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host a free virtual workshop focusing on job seeker assistance from 10 to 12:30 p.m. Monday, September 29. Career Coach Mindy Stern will present “Be Your Own B.O.S.S.” to help jobseekers find their next opportunity. All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each […]
Norwescap’s CLTC is hosting Empowerment Coach, Eva Marie Webber, to teach an eight-session Women’s Empowerment Course Series for the agency's clients beginning on Monday, September 8. These interactive classes will cover; People Pleasing, Change, Letting Go, Resilience, From Old Baggage to New Luggage and Celebrate YOU. The classes will provide the opportunity for participants to pause and […]
Norwescap’s CLTC is hosting Empowerment Coach, Eva Marie Webber, to teach an eight-session Women’s Empowerment Course Series for the agency's clients beginning on Monday, September 8. These interactive classes will cover; People Pleasing, Change, Letting Go, Resilience, From Old Baggage to New Luggage and Celebrate YOU. The classes will provide the opportunity for participants to pause and […]
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 Information Sessions […]
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 […]
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 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 and a new finance policy, updates on several GRWDB programs […]
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 […]
NJ Conference for Women 2025 will be conducted from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, October 3, at the Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton. Presented by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Alliance, this is the largest one-day gathering of professional women in the Garden State, typically attracting 700-plus […]
Hackensack Meridian Health is hosting a Draft Day event at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with hiring leaders, learn more about a variety of open positions around the state and have on-the-spot interviews. Positions in clinical care, technology, administration and support […]
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host Recruiters Unwrapped starting at 10 a.m. Monday, October 6. Rod Williams, who is a managing principal at B.E.S.T. Talent Management Solutions, will moderate the panel discussion, which will include recruiters Janelle Razzino, Same Velu and career coach Corey Crapella, SHRM-SCP. All PSGCNJ members, guests, […]
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 Build Your Next Career, a series of one-hour, in-person information sessions being conducted at the […]
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. Job seekers are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 […]
Alternatives Inc. is hosting an Open House and Information Session Day on Thursday, October 9, at its agency headquarters at 600 First Ave., Raritan Borough. Sessions will be conducted on the hour at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The agency has immediate openings in a variety of roles and schedules as […]
Creative Connections is a monthly program at the Hunterdon County Library Headquarters Branch at 314 Route 12, Building 3, in Flemington, for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enjoy themed crafts and activities together. The meeting theme for the Thursday, October 9, program running from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. is "Fall Festival." Participants will […]
Registration is now open for Facing the Future 2025, happening Friday, Oct. 10 in New Brunswick. The annual conference sponsored by The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development and NJ APSE highlights best practices in supporting people with disabilities in career planning, supported and customized employment, and transition from school to work. The 2025 […]
AI isn’t replacing the job search—it’s rewriting the rules. At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 11, in the Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, The Breakfast Club NJ will host Sam Velu who will talk about "ChatGPT & AI for the Job Seeker." In this session, Velu will […]
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host recruiter Janelle Razzino, who will present “Follow Up to Recruiters Unwrapped,” starting at 10 a.m. Monday, October 13. This workshop follows up from PSGCNJ's October 6 "Recruiters Unwrapped" special event and aims to help job seekers find their next opportunity. At noon, Maya Ollson, […]
The YMCA is hosting a virtual Meet and Greet Information Session for open positions at locations around the region at 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 14. These positions include Payroll Administrator, Teachers, School Age Child Care Site Supervisors, After School Program Roles and more. Details of all available positions can be found at metroymcas.org/jobs. To register to […]
The Judiciary’s Probation Division in Hunterdon County is presenting a Judiciary Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) Program Career and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, in the Hunterdon County Courthouse Jury Assembly Room, 65 Park Ave., Flemington. The JOBS Career and Resource Fair aims to connect job seekers with local […]
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. Job seekers are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 […]
Hunterdon County's 2nd Annual Veterans Resource Fair will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at Razberry's Banquet Hall, 834 State Route 12, Frenchtown. This event is dedicated to honoring veterans and connecting them with essential resources from community vendors, aiming to provide support, information, and networking opportunities to veterans and their families. […]
Somerset Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson and the Somerset County Commissioners are presenting the second annual Somerset County Veterans Resource, Job & Wellness Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at the Thomas J. Kavanaugh Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2290,600 Washington Ave., Manville. This event is open to those who served […]
Wakefern Food Corp. supermarkets, including ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market, are inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities during a series of walk-in hiring fairs on Saturday, Oct. 18. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., participating store locations across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts and […]
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host financial advisor Bill LaChance, CFP, who will present “Money Saving Strategies During a Career Transition," starting at 10 a.m. Monday, October 20. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career journey. Meditation Coach Victoria Squazzo will help attendees empower their energy […]
As part of a Lifelong Learning series of programming for job seekers, the Hunterdon County Library is presenting four in-person Excel classes this fall at the Hunterdon County Library Headquarters, Route 12, Flemington. The Tuesday, Oct. 21 class at 7 p.m. is on Excel Basics. This workshop introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft […]
Adult learners ages 25 and older who are interested in starting college for the first time, returning to finish a degree, exploring a new career path, seeking professional development, or improving their English are invited to attend one of Raritan Valley Community College’s upcoming Adult Learning Information Sessions, being conducted at the Branchburg-based college on […]
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. Job seekers are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 […]
Adult learners ages 25 and older who are interested in starting college for the first time, returning to finish a degree, exploring a new career path, seeking professional development, or improving their English are invited to attend one of Raritan Valley Community College’s upcoming Adult Learning Information Sessions, being conducted at the Branchburg-based college on […]
New Jersey Eastern Start at 111 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, is hosting an in-person Job Fair from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 23. The rehabilitation and nursing center is hiring for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and other department staff. Benefits include a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a transportation allowance, medical and […]
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. The Mastering the Interview in-person workshop being conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, October 23, will allow participants to explore how to prepare for an interview, become familiar with questions to expect, and ask the question they should think about […]
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host recruiter Julie Radico, Psy.D., who will present “Overcoming the Unhelpful Thinking Habits Sabotaging Your Job Search,” starting at 10 a.m. Monday, October 27. The workshop is designed to help job seekers find their next opportunity. At noon, Maya Ollson, founder of Kokopella High Touch […]
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 Build Your Next Career, a series of one-hour, in-person information sessions being conducted at the […]
The Middlesex County Biosciences Career Expo will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, at Middlesex College, Parkview Room, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. This event brings together job seekers, employers, and industry leaders to support workforce development and career growth in biosciences - biosciences and pharmaceutical. Register using the QR code […]
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. Job seekers are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 […]
Job seekers are invited to a virtual information session and discussion on the role of Certified Home Health Aides being presented from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Attendees will hear from three local employers about the […]
The Best Buy at 300 Commons Way, Bridgewater, is hosting a Holiday Hiring Event from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, October 31, at the store. Current job openings are Retail Sales Associate and Retail Warehouse Associate. Interested job seekers are asked to bring an updated resume and dress in the business-casual style. Job seekers also […]
