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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 Center Employment Services office and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) office at 75 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Somerville are open for walk-in services 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding state holidays. For information on Employment Services, call 908-704-3000. For information on DVRS, call 908-704-3030. To schedule an appointment, use this form.
- The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at Bartles Corner Road in Flemington closed on June 22 and will open at a new nearby location in Flemington at the end of August. Go to the Contact Us page for details.
- The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center on the second floor of 27 Warren St. in Somerville is open for walk-in services from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding county holidays. Call 908-541-5780 or email onestop@somersetcountynj.gov.
In addition to in-person, all offices 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 and in-person career-webinars on different topics are presented an ongoing basis by the Training Center and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Bookmark this GRWDB calendar page to keep up with the latest offerings. Job fairs and related career events from around the state can be found on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Events Calendar.
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.
For more information and instructions on submitting items for calendar consideration, contact the GRWDB at 908-541-5790 or info@thegrwdb.org.
Girls With Impact Career Accelerator Program Cohort Begins October 12
Girls With Impact is now enrolling for its free, live-online Career Accelerator, a five-week program designed for young women ages 18 to 24.
The program is offering cohorts on October 12 and November 9. Because of partner support, students can participate at no cost.
The Career Accelerator Program is designed to help students:
- Build the professional skills employers and colleges value
- Strengthen communication, networking, and workplace readiness
- Learn how to confidently navigate internships, part-time jobs, and early career opportunities
- Develop a professional brand that stands out in college applications, internships, and job searches
- Connect with mentors and peers from across the country
- Earn an industry-recognized micro-credential to showcase on their resume and LinkedIn profile
The flexible virtual format is designed to allow participants to take part from anywhere while balancing classes, work, and extracurricular commitments. Various timeslots are available for each cohort session.
For details and registration (use scholarship code CONFIDENCE26), email francesca.ordonez@girlswithimpact.org or go to girlswithimpact.org/career-accelerator.
