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

The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s Youth Committee is hosting Pathways to the Future, a free in-person celebration for National Apprenticeship Week 2026, at the Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center in Branchburg on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This event is open to middle school, high school and college-age youth as well as recent graduates and other job seekers.

Businesses and union organizations, school programs, service providers, governmental agencies and other entities are invited to take part in the event as exhibitors and use this opportunity to network with attendees. In addition, a light meal will be served and there will be time set aside for workforce members and community leaders to share their career success stories.

Organizations registered to attend as of April 10 include A Votre Service Events LLC | AVS Events and Floral Art Institute, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Edison Job Corps, Hunterdon County Vocational School, Indigo Station LLC, Qunnections Management Group, LLC, Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center, Schaible`s Plumbing, Heating, and Water Treatment, Vanguard Energy Partners and Visions & Pathways.

To register to attend this event as an exhibitor, go to https://bit.ly/4tWnNTH, email nbrown@somersetcountynj.gov or call 908-203-6047. Employer registration will close on Monday, April 27.

Community members have the option to register by going to https://bit.ly/4rZWuGV. Walk-ins are welcome.

There is no charge to attend this workforce development event as an exhibitor or as attendee.

For more information, email info@thegrwdb.org.

About the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board
The GRWDB oversees federally and state-funded career and employment services for businesses and residents in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. More information about these programs can be found on thegrwdb.org, including stories on initiatives, a resource tab for job seekers, and an updated calendar of events. Weekly text alerts highlight career and job opportunities in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. Text “one-stop” to 908-460-8144 to sign up. Email info@thegrwdb.org. or call 908-541-5790.