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.
The registration deadline for the Northeast Home Energy Rater System (HERS) Training in June and July has been extended to June 4. HERS Raters are qualified to: perform duct tightness and blower door testing for home builders, certify projects for the ENERGY STAR program, rate new homes in all states (except CA), and assist homeowners […]
Once a year, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) host public forums to provide information on available services for individuals with disabilities and receive input from the community. This year, the virtual platforms will be conducted on June 4 and June 10. Public input will help to mold program delivery and […]
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. Monday, June 7 for American Spraytech in Branchburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Production Line Workers, Warehouse/Forklift Operators, Truck Driver, QC Lab Technician, […]
A Virtual Information Session for Rezkom Enterprises in Franklin Park will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8. Positions available at this maintenance, porter and carpentry business include Maintenance Mechanics, Carpenter, and Porter. Register for the event at https://middlesexcountynj-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-Gsrj0uGdBV0K9hWMVNhKw03tmQ8ReE.
The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ) is presenting a Virtual Information Fair for Blind and Visually Impaired Seniors and People of All Ages Who Are DeafBlind. The event, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, reflects the NFBNJ's mission to enable all "To Live the Life They Want." […]
Virtual Information Sessions on a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Apprenticeship program will be conducted at 12:30 pm. Tuesday, June 8, and 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, on Zoom. Participants will learn about this "earn while your learn" opportunity, presented by Mercer County Community College and Genesis. New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship is sponsored by a […]
There are currently five generations in the workforce, and employers faced with mass retirements of Baby Boomers are looking for ways to prepare for the changes that will result. This webinar, The Multi-Generational Workplace, explores the history and reality of the generation gap. Problems, solutions and strategies to help overcome issues of the generation gap […]
The Workforce Development Board of Passaic County is hosting an In Demand Industry Council Career Day Series from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. This is the first event in an online series exploring various jobs and careers for young people just staring out and unemployed and underemployed young adults. This event will […]
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series, Pathways 2 Prosperity, on four Wednesdays beginning May 19 and running through June 23. During this virtual series, tools aimed at helping participants achieve personal and professional success will be provided. The journey begins with knowing yourself and what’s important to you, […]
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 […]
Once a year, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) host public forums to provide information on available services for individuals with disabilities and receive input from the community. This year, the virtual platforms will be conducted on June 4 and June 10. Public input will help to mold program delivery and […]
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 4 p.m. Thursday, June 10 for Walmart locations in Flemington, Clinton and Phillipsburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Flemington - Overnight Cashier, Meat/Produce Associates and […]