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.

The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Service Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, in Somerville is open for in-person, career-related services 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are encouraged. Walk-in and appointment services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 6 Gauntt Place in Flemington. On Thursday and Friday, appointment-only services are available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 908-541-5780 in Somerville or 908-237-0016 in Flemington, or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us for assistance.

In-person career-related services are available Monday through Friday at the Greater-Raritan One-Stop Career Center – Employment Services at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville. Walk-ins are welcomed but appointments are encouraged. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 908-704-3000 or use this form.

In addition to in-person, all offices continue to 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 career-webinars presented by the Training Center and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are scheduled several times a month. The Employment Services team also offer a monthly series of Jersey Job Club workshops, which can be attended in-person or remotely. Check out the GRWDB’s website calendar for the latest offerings; contact the GRWDB at 908-541-5790 or info@thegrwdb.org.

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.

Look on the calendar for more information on all programs and meetings.

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Annual Meeting and Recognition Event

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ, United States

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) will host its Annual Meeting and Recognition Event at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, on Wednesday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. This event is free and open to all LVSC tutors, students, and supporters. Pizza and dessert will be served. Representatives of the LVSC Board […]

Free

Why LinkedIn? Workshop from Norwescap

NORWESCAP Flemington 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ, United States

Did you know employers are looking for new hires on social media? That's one of the reason LinkedIn is an essential tool in a job seeker's career toolbox. Learn more during a Why LinkedIn? hybrid workshop being conducted in person at 84 Park Ave. Flemington and online on Thursday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to […]

Free

Career Webinar: Business Etiquette for Job Seekers

Zoom

A career webinar, Business Etiquette for Job Seekers, will be conducted from 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, June 10. During the workshop, participants will be given tips and ideas on how to make first impressions memorable and understand the protocols for proper job-hunting behavior. The workshop presenter is Jan Goodman, the community outreach specialist/career […]

Free

NJEDA Webinar: Resources for Somerset County Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups

Zoom

During a Somerset County Business Partnership-sponsored webinar from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, participants will learn about state tax credit and grant programs to support the launch and growth of new business ventures. This webinar, presented by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), is designed for entrepreneurs, as well as banks, CPA's […]

Free

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Rooad, Randolph, NJ, United States

A Veteran Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training on Wednesday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the County College of Morris, Maston Library Learning Center, RM 121, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. This workshop will feature S.A.V.E. and Gun Safety Training. It is open to the public but will be especially helpful for Veterans, Veteran […]

Free

Hiring Event for Individuals with Disabilities and Service-Connected Veterans

Edison Job Corps Center 500 Plainfield Ave., Edison, NJ, United States

A Hiring Event for Individuals with Disabilities and Service-Connected Veterans will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Job Corps in Edison. The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in collaboration with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is presenting this event, which will allow attendees to meet […]

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs

Employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions are conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month - on April 11, May 9 and June 13, 2024. During each session, examples of how […]

Growing Workplace Charging Opportunities in Somerset County

Virtual Event

Growing Workplace Charging Opportunities in Somerset County, an electrifying webinar, will be presented at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13. Business participants will learn about workplace electric vehicle charging, the benefits it can provide to a business and its employees, and how affordable it can be to install this amenity because of available incentives and resources. […]

Free

Navy Talent Pipeline Manufacturing Summit

Galloping Hill Golf Course 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ, United States

The North Jersey Manufacturing Partnership and TMG will present a Navy Talent Pipeline Manufacturing Summit on Thursday, June 13, at Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth. Topics include the Navy Talent Pipeline, Photonics, Offshore Wind and Apprenticeships. Use the QR code in this flyer to register for this event, which includes a free […]

Free

Cannabis Town Hall and Job Fair at RVCC

Raritan Valley Community College Event Center 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, United States

A Cannabis Town Hall featuring panel discussions with industry leaders and local and state legislators, a cannabis career fair, and an expungement clinic will be presented from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 22, in the Event Center at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) on Lamington Road in Branchburg. This unique gathering combines an educational […]

New Jersey Statewide Multicultural Business Expo

Pines Manor 2085 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ, United States

Businesses will have the opportunity to market their services, display their products and network with local and global business leaders at the Pines coming to Edison in June.  Hosted by the Middlesex Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event on June 25 at the Pines Manor will kick off with the New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur of […]

Resources for Employers to Pay for Training and Degrees

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, June 26, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees. NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages. Go here to register for this webinar.