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.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

Employability skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants have access to thousands of different courses, […]

Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair

Virtual Event

The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce is conducting a Virtual Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. This event. is for graduating high school seniors, college graduates and unemployed workers. Job seekers are advised to have resumes available and research companies beforehand. To register and for more information, visit https://www.gatewaychamber.com/event/details/Virtual-Job-Fair/6695. […]

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change

Virtual Event

Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented at the 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 Center […]

Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Session

Virtual Meeting

Passaic County Community College's Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is hosting Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Sessions at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Monday, Jan. 18. The new program is part of NJ HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship Grant, which allow students to earn while they learn with employers. This program includes 144 hours of […]

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings

Virtual Event

Amazon has opened a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board has joined with Amazon to present virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon's application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more. The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021; Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, […]

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 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, participants will learn how to customize resumes with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats […]

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

Employability skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants have access to thousands of different courses, […]

Business Services For Hunterdon County Employers

Virtual Event

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses. During a virtual Info Session running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Hunterdon County. (Please note that this session […]

Webinar: Career Skill Tips for Success!

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When preparing for a job interview and using your soft skills to promote your abilities, small mistakes can lead to big consequences. Author and senior executive Anne Corley Baum wants to help job seekers make no mistakes and get results. During a webinar at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Corley Baum will share interview tips […]

Career Webinar: Online Job Searching

Virtual Meeting

In this Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar, participants will discover nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Business Librarian Chris Murray. Use this link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 11 a.m. on Friday, […]

Business Services For Somerset County Employers

Virtual Event

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses. During "Growing Your Business: Department of Labor's Business Services 101," running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Somerset County. […]

Job Opportunities Info Session for SHI Warehouse

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 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, for SHI International Corp. The company is looking to fill positions in its Warehouse and Integration Center in Piscataway. Attendees will be educated on […]