Greater Raritan

Hunterdon Polytech Advanced Manufacturing Special Event
2026-03-25 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Hunterdon County Polytech North Campus, 2 Regional Road, Annandale, NJ, 08801, United States
Hunterdon County Polytech is hosting an Advanced Manufacturing Special Event at its North Campus from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, to highlight it Advanced Manufacturing and Aeronautical Sciences programs in partnership with the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB).
Polytech has submitted a proposal to the MIB seeking funding to further equip and enhance its program, and this event marks the long-awaited next steps in launching the program first considered a number of years ago. Regional manufacturers are invited to attend this meeting to learn more and support the program’s continued development.
The MIB is an initiative of the U.S. Department of the Navy focused on strengthening America’s naval power by revitalizing the nation’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Polytech’s goal is to educate and train students in Hunterdon County with the technical skills necessary to support the MIB’s mission while also strengthening the local and regional workforce pipeline in advanced manufacturing and related high- demand industries.
To RSVP, use the QR code in this flyer.

Employer Webinar: Using Metrix Learning/SkillUp for Employee Training
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one of two webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be used to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026. During each session, there will be examples of how local employers are using the platform for staff training and participants will also learn about other GRWDB paid-training opportunities for businesses.
Employers may join either session by using the following link: https://meet.goto.com/510433933.
The SkillUp Greater Raritan Metrix Learning® platform is a free online learning-management system featuring more than 7,000 courses, which can be done individually or with cohorts. The courses can be used for new hires, development for longtime workers and manager skill enhancement. The $199 per person cost of the employee training program will be covered by GRWDB grant dollars.
Employers can choose a preset learning path, or they can customize the employee learning system to fit their needs. Metrix Learning® personnel will collaborate with employers to create a program that fits their learning needs. This easy online learning-management system will also keep track of employees’ course progress, course completion, and hours of training.
Employers interested in getting started with this program immediately may email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790, and they will be connected to the GRWDB’s Metrix Learning training partner.

Business Webinar: Retaining Talent in 2026 – Emerging Workforce Trends
2026-04-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
A free virtual workshop for employers, Retaining Talent in 2026 – Emerging Workforce Trends, will be presented at 12:3 p.m. Tuesday, April 28.
This virtual session explores employees identified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) — individuals who are working yet struggle to make ends meet. For employers, understanding what is impacting employee engagement is crucial to retention.
Data about this workforce segment is compiled by the nationally recognized United For ALICE research team, delivering data analysis that provides employers with insight for targeted solutions to improve retention and engagement.
All employers are invited to join the webinar to learn how their organization can apply these insights and participate in the next ALICE at Work cohort.
To join the webinar, go to ALICE at Work Insight Session – Register Here
One HRCI and SHRM recertification credit is available upon completing attendance of the entire session.
Contact cary.dawson@unitedwaynnj.org with any questions.
