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.

NJMEP Certified Manufacturing Associated Training Opportunity

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A 25-hour online program for a Certified Manufacturing Associated Credential has been launched by NJMEP. This program, done in partnership with ToolingU, is for the unemployed and underemployed and placement opportunities are available. Learn more during GoToMeetings that can be attended at either 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, or 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. Details […]

County College of Morris Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp Info Sessions

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Starting a career in advanced manufacturing can lead to life-time success for job seekers. The County College of Morris (CCM) is hosting a series of Zoom information sessions in May, June, July and August to explain the opportunities available in CCM's Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp. The program features open enrollment and continuous new classes to […]

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting

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Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? In today's challenging job market, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides self-paced training in Business, Desktop and IT […]

SHI International Corp. Inside Sales Department Virtual Information Session

Virtual Event

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, for SHI International Corp.'s Inside Sales Department. The company is looking to fill Inside Sales - Inside Account Executive positions. Members of SHI's sales […]

Krapf School Bus Opportunities Info Session

Virtual Event

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, for Krapf School Bus, a family-owned business with locations in New Jersey, New York, Pennyslvania and Delaware. The company is looking to fill the […]

Career webinar: Align Your Potential in Multiple Natures Workshop

Zoom

Each person has a unique set of traits which provides a predisposition towards different types of work and activities. This Multiple Natures virtual 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 […]

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers

Virtual Meeting

Are you feeling stressed in your job search? The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free nine-week virtual program for community members entitled "Bridge to Success." We know the past year has been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive andthrive during the job-search process, […]

Golf Fore Literacy for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County

Royce Brook Golf Club 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

The 5th Annual Golf Fore Literacy supporting the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) will begin on Monday, July 19, with a 1 p.m. Modified Shotgun Start. This year, in addition to an afternoon playing Royce Brook’s Private West Course, participants can enjoy a one-hour post-golf open bar on the clubhouse veranda. Golfer fees will […]

Hampton Inn & Suites Opportunities Info Session

Virtual Event

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, for Hampton Inn & Suites in Bridgewater, N.J. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Front Desk, Housekeeper, Breakfast Attendant, Maintenance Technician, […]

New Jersey Cannabis Industry Information Session and Job Fair at RVCC

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

Mark your calendar for the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Information Session and Job Fair being conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Workforce Training Center at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The event, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, starts with a 10 a.m. presentation about the […]

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? In today's challenging job market, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides self-paced training in Business, Desktop and IT […]

Career Webinar: Using Online Job Applications

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Applying for a job and encountering an unfamiliar experience?  When you submit an application online, your materials are first read by a computer program. In this webinar running from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, participants will learn how to customize resumes with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats […]