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.

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NJ Reentry Cultural Festival

October 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

The NJ Reentry Cultural Festival is a community event designed to provide access to resources, job opportunities, health services, cultural exhibits, and more. The 10th annual event will be conducted on Saturday, October 19, from 10 am. to 4 p.m. at 1 Lincoln Park in Jersey City.

Vendors at the event will offer:

  • Job Fair: Job opportunities, career advice, and application support.
  • Health and Wellness: Health screenings and wellness resources.
  • Arts & Crafts: Creative activities and workshops.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Games and entertainment for all ages.
  • Cultural Exhibits: Displays showcasing the community’s rich cultural diversity.
  • Food Trucks: Diverse international cuisines.
  • Performers: Singers, Rappers, Bands, Dancers, Poets, Comedians, and more.

The NJ Reentry Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to removing barriers to employment and supporting individuals reentering society. The agency’s mission is to foster social and economic inclusion for all.

Use the QR code in this flyer to register, For more information, call 973-910-0149 or email jfulmore@njreentry.org.

 

Details

Date:
October 19
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Lincoln Park
1 Lincoln Park
Jersey City, NJ 07304 United States
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