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.
Marinoware is having an Onsite Job Fair from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at 400 Metuchen Road, South Plainfield. Extensive benefits are part of the jobs package, and first and second shifts are available. Applicants can get paid as they train to become a skilled machine operator. Call 908-225-1410 or visit marinoware.com/careers.
Amazon is hosting an In-Person Delivery Driver Hiring Event from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at its Delivery Station - DNJ7, 81 International Drive South, Budd Lake. Amazon Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) are hiring delivery drivers of all experience levels. Seasonal and year round opportunities are available. The salary is $19.25/hourly and applicants […]
The GRWDB Disabilities Employment Celebration is set for Oct. 12 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The free event, running from 4 to 7 p.m., will feature a presentations for employers, “Helping Small Businesses Leverage the Talents of People with Disabilities,” given by team members from the Northeast Center for the ADS. Employers with […]
Marotta will host a Virtual Job Fair from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, to discuss different opportunities at the aerospace and defense industry company. The Montville-based company specializes in the design, manufacture and integration of precision control systems and electronics for the most demanding applications in aerospace, space and defense sectors. Senior Executives […]
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 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, for American Spraytech in Branchburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions on two different shifts: Compounding QC Verifier; Chemical Compounder; Cleaning […]
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 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, participants will learn how to customize resumes with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats […]
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application process. […]
The United States Postal Service is hiring. Learn more during a free Virtual Job Fair being conducted from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Seasonal and permanent positions are available immediately in a variety of roles. To join the event, just use the QR code in the flyer.
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 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, for Power Container Corp. in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Full-time Machine Operators, with two […]
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 these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search […]
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s new Resume Portal, powered by Hiration, gives residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties free access to a powerful tool to create and review targeted resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Learn more about this free platform during a GoToMeeting webinar, Build Your Resume and Build Your Career, cosponsored by […]
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during a virtual workshop, "How to Thrive During Transition and Change," are designed to equip attendees with tools that lead to self-empowerment and success. It will be presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist / Career Coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career […]