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

This fall, get free training in today's skills! SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, […]

GRWDB One-Stop Committee Meeting – GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s One-Stop Committee, which provides strategy and direction […]

Career Webinar: Making Your Job Search Work for You

GoToMeeting

Making Your Job Search Work For You is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, and the Franklin Township Library. In this 90-minute session running from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, staff members from the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will: Offer tips on how to understand what your job search […]

Amazon Virtual Event

Virtual Event

Amazon, with locations throughout New Jersey, is hosting a Virtual Event from 12 to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. During the virtual information session, participants will learn more openings and opportunities with the company and how to apply. Interested applicants also can apply now at amazon.com/njjobs.

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction

Olde Mill Inn 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ, United States

The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County's 5th Annual Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction will be conducted on Nov. 8 at The Olde Mill In in Bernardsville. (The event was originally scheduled for April 19 but was postponed). The event include a deluxe buffet brunch, and gift baskets in a silent auction. The Outstanding […]

Job Search 101: Career Webinar for Literacy Students and Teachers

GoToMeeting

Adult ESL students spend months learning a new language and news skills in order to successfully walk along a career pathway. But looking for jobs can be challenging. The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, is a resource all residents, including literacy students, can use to get connected to local employers. […]

Zoom Open House for Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp

Zoom

Zoom open houses are planned for the County College of Morris' Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp. The events are set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11; 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, and 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. The boot camp has open enrollment, continuous new classes and apprenticeship interview opportunities. To register for an open house […]

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 eight-week virtual program for community members entitled "Bridge to Success." EmPoWER Director of Programs Cheryl Rinaldi will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping […]

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

This fall, get free training in today's skills! SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, […]

Job Search 101: Career Webinar for Literacy Students and Teachers

GoToMeeting

Adult ESL students spend months learning a new language and news skills in order to successfully walk along a career pathway. But looking for jobs can be challenging. The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, is a resource all residents, including literacy students, can use to get connected to local employers. […]

Career Webinar: Using Online Job Applications

Virtual Meeting

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. Tuesday, Nov. 17, participants will learn how to customize your resume with the right keywords.  They also will explore the various file […]

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change

Zoom

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 […]