Supporting Economic Growth in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties


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FOR EMPLOYERS

Connect to resources, services, and incentives for talent retention and attraction strategies to achieve business success.

FOR JOBSEEKERS

Find services and support including career counseling, training grants and programs, and case management. 

FOR ANALYSIS

Discover and implement data-driven decision making into your everyday business for effective growth. 

Why Choose Us

The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and its partners offer a variety of free programs and resources to assist job seekers. This includes assistance with job search, resume reviews, career counseling, career-related webinars and workshops, information on training grants for unemployed and underemployed individuals, and connection to career services for low-income residents. Partners also can link those they are working with to additional free resources available in Hunterdon and Somerset counties and regionally.

Services include

Literacy Services

Free in-person and online classes and discussion groups offered by a variety of partners, including the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, Raritan Valley Community College, Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission and others.

Greater Raritan

Resume Portal

Powered by Hiration to build and review targeted resumes and cover letters, improve LinkedIn profiles and get prepared for job interviews.

SkillUp Greater Raritan

A free online learning portal that gives unlimited, six-month access to 6,000-plus online learning courses.

About GRWDB

Through policy, oversight, and planning The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board ensures that workforce training and education are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and job seekers.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2026 SUMMER YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM IN HUNTERDON AND SOMERSET COUNTIES

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Experienced Talent Recruitment Event Set for April 30 in Flemington

APRIL 30 PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE EVENT CELEBRATION 2026 NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

EMPLOYERS INVITED TO TAKE PART IN 2026 GREATER RARITAN JOB FAIR IN BRIDGEWATER ON MAY 19

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LEARN ABOUT HOURS AND SERVICES OF THE GREATER RARITAN ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER PARTNERS

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE ASSISTED 147 RVCC STUDENTS - SO FAR

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EMPLOYERS INVITED TO TAKE PART IN TWO FREE CAREER-DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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Multi-Employer Inclusive Hiring Recruitment Event Sees Immediate Hires

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SUCCESS STORIES

Through policy, oversight, and planning The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) ensures that workforce training and education are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and job seekers. This work impact lives. Read the stories at right.

GRWDB resources assist English Language Learners

Joanne Hala, a Greater Raritan WDB board member and a teacher for one of the local area’s service providers of Title II literacy services, shared...
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Transferring skills for a better job

LT first met with the One-Stop Career Training Center after their employer of 10 years had shut down and LT had been unable to find...
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Having a vision and a goal

RA came to the One-Stop Career Training Services Center after being laid off three years ago during the height of the pandemic. She had worked...
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He Has Electrifying Career Plans

BD came to the Greater Raritan Youth Employment Services (YES) program after being referred from WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ). At age 23, BD was forced...
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