Greater Raritan

Clothing Giveaway at Norwescap North Plainfield location
2025-09-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Iglesia Presbiteriana Nuevas Fronteras, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ, 07060, United States
Next week, shop free and discover the many local resources of Norwescap.
Norwescap is hosting a free Clothing Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, at its Somerset County location, Iglesia Presbiteriana Nuevas Fronteras, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield.
The event will feature clothes in all sizes, accessories, and even household items — all at no cost. While at the event, attendees can also learn about the agency’s free programs in health, education, employment, and financial empowerment, and meet the team working to make a difference in Somerset County.
To register for the free event, use the QR in this flyer or go to https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/26170686-0d01-49b2-be45-5b26dd94018e@66841d66-b15f-4f5a-9e66-43807a9f6c8d.
Clothing donations are still being accepted, too.
For more information, email cltc@norwescap.org or call 908-788-1453

GRWDB OPG Manufacturing Program Information Session
2025-09-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-01 11:00 - 11:30 | In-person in GRWDB office or via GoToMeeting, 27 Warren St,, third floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program are collaborating on a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant that provides free online training in manufacturing.
Hunterdon and Somerset County residents are invited to learn more by joining a series of introductory Manufacturing Program Information Sessions running at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, from September 3 through October 1. The sessions, on September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24 and October 1, will be attended virtually via GoToMeeting and in-person at the GRWDB office at 27 Warren St., third floor, Somerville.
The GRWDB OPG Program is designed for dislocated workers and underemployed individuals who are interested in starting a new manufacturing career. The program allows eligible participants to get an OSHA-10 certificate in safety standards and receive a certification for Certified Manufacturing Associate in fundamental production know-how. The 12-hour OSHA online class and the 25- to 30-hour online training program from Tooling U-SME introduce basic concepts in the areas needed to begin a successful entry-level manufacturing career.
There are 30 slots available. Applicants will work with the OPG Coordinator and the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center to complete eligibility documentation, and instruction will be provided in cohorts directly from an instructor providing the teachings for the credential.
To join the session virtually, go to https://meet.goto.com/337366277 on the day of the event. Interested applicants also can dial in. Call 1 (872) 240-3311; Access Code: 337-366-277.
For assistance on joining an orientation session or to get started immediately on the application process, email OPG Coordinator Nekishia Brown at nbrown@co.somerset.nj.us, or call 908-203-6047.

Registered Apprenticeship Academy Training: Adjusting Program Design for Growth and Expansion
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Are you a business owner with a registered apprenticeship program that you want to grow but you’re not sure where to start? Do you have a lot of ideas to grow your program but need support implementing a plan?
Adjusting Program Design for Growth and Expansion: Using Tools for Program Evaluation is an expert-led training designed to help registered apprenticeship sponsors access their programs; current strengths, gaps and growth opportunities to drive informed decision-making and enhance program success.
The Registered Apprenticeship Academy invites new and experienced program sponsors and employer partners to attend one of the following sessions.
Register for Option 1: Wednesday September 3, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Register for Option 2: Thursday September 25, 2025, at 12 p.m.
In this interactive training, participants will:

Gain practical, expert-led strategies.
Engage in live discussions with peers and presenters.
Leave with tools that can be implemented right away.

Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Each session is hosted live via Microsoft Teams, with links provided after registration.

Free Forklift Certificate Class at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville
2025-09-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Employment Services office at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville offers a free forklift certificate class on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the year.
The Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Certificate Class will enable successful participants to receive an operator’s permit from their employer upon passing a practical skills evaluation at their workplace. To take the course, participants must have an office government ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center services residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Classes in 2025 are on April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4. Participants are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the class.
Classes may fill up quickly. To register, go to the One-Stop Career Center walk-in window and ring the bell, or call 908-704-3000.

OSHA Training for General Industry Two-Day Workshop
2025-09-04 09:00 - 16:00 | West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect St., Trenton, NJ, 08618, United States
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is offering a free 10-hour OSHA Training for General Industry on Wednesday, September 3, and Thursday, September 4, at the West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect St., Trenton. The training will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Registration is mandatory before attending the class, and participants must attend both days of class to receive a course completion card. Makeups are not available.
New Jersey residents and workers who would like to register should send an email to SafetyTraining@dol.nj.gov, and provide their full name, home address, phone number, and email address. For more information, go here.

GRWDB Youth Committee meeting
2025-09-04 14:30 - 15:15 | In-person at Somerset County Human Services building or via GoToMeeting, 27 Warren St., second-floor conference room, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
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. As part of this work, the GRWDB is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations.
One of those is the GRWDB’s Youth Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local youth services with current partners while seeking ways to expand and develop local youth services.
Meetings are open to the public. This general-topic meeting will be virtual; interested individuals also may go to the GRWDB office on the third floor of 27 Warren St., Somerville.
GRWDB Youth Committee
September 4, 2025, 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/314540173
You can also dial in using your phone: +1 (408) 650-3123; Access Code: 314-540-173.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for details.

Women’s Empowerment Course Series Offered by Norwescap
2025-09-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-15 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Warren County Habitat for Humanity Commuty Center, 31 Belvidere Ave., Washington, NJ, 07882, United States
Norwescap’s CLTC is hosting Empowerment Coach, Eva Marie Webber, to teach an eight-session Women’s Empowerment Course Series for the agency’s clients beginning on Monday, September 8. These interactive classes will cover; People Pleasing, Change, Letting Go, Resilience, From Old Baggage to New Luggage and Celebrate YOU. The classes will provide the opportunity for participants to pause and learn more about who they are, their needs, and the areas they want to grow in.
The free classes will be conducted at the Warren County Habitat for Humanity Community Center, 31 Belvidere Ave, Washington, NJ 07882.
Classes will be presented September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29 and October 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To register for the Empowerment Class series, call Terry Sickinger at 908-788-1453 or text 908-824-0582.

Women’s Empowerment Course Series Offered by Norwescap
2025-09-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Warren County Habitat for Humanity Commuty Center, 31 Belvidere Ave., Washington, NJ, 07882, United States
Norwescap’s CLTC is hosting Empowerment Coach, Eva Marie Webber, to teach an eight-session Women’s Empowerment Course Series for the agency’s clients beginning on Monday, September 8. These interactive classes will cover; People Pleasing, Change, Letting Go, Resilience, From Old Baggage to New Luggage and Celebrate YOU. The classes will provide the opportunity for participants to pause and learn more about who they are, their needs, and the areas they want to grow in.
The free classes will be conducted at the Warren County Habitat for Humanity Community Center, 31 Belvidere Ave, Washington, NJ 07882.
Classes will be presented September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29 and October 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To register for the Empowerment Class series, call Terry Sickinger at 908-788-1453 or text 908-824-0582.Warre

Creative Connections: Fun with Fish
2025-09-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Hunterdon County Library, 314 Route 12, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Creative Connections is a monthly program at the Hunterdon County Library Headquarters Branch at 314 Route 12, Building 3, in Flemington, for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enjoy themed crafts and activities together.
The meeting theme for the Thursday, Sept. 11, program running from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. is “Fun with Fish.” Participants will dive in to learn about ocean fish and enjoy fish-themed activities.
Caregivers or support staff are required to attend and engage in activities, and registration is required to ensure a meaningful and personalized experience for all.
The program will be conducted in the library’s Main Meeting Room.
Registration Link: https://hclibrary.libcal.com/event/14627537

Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Homebuyer Webinar Part 1
2025-09-16 17:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a two-day virtual Homebuyer Workshop from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 18.
This HUD certified homebuyer free workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the home buying process. Attendees will hear from the industry’s local professionals about how to become a successful homeowner. Topics to be covered include:

Money Management and Budgeting
Working with a Realtor
Credit
Fair Housing
How to Get a Mortgage
Home Inspections & Ten Important Questions
Working with a Real Estate Attorney
Affordable Housing Options
Homeowners Insurance
Down Payment and Closing Cost Grants

Attendees must attend both days and will receive a certificate after the workshops are completed. In order to obtain a certificate, participants
must complete and submit required forms.
To register, go to https://cjhrc.org. or the link in this flyer. If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0036.

Business Workshop: Apprenticeship Advantage
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund invites businesses and workforce-related agencies to a special event designed to expand knowledge and practices for apprenticeships.
The virtual event beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, will focus on Early Childhood Education and Healthcare careers. The presentation will offer guidance on how these programs can support professional growth.
The event is designed for agencies and businesses involved in workforce development, education, or community support.
To register, go here.
For more information, contact Jim Reese at jreese@1199ctraining.org.

Carrier Clinic Hospitality Hiring Event
2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic, 252 County Road 601, Belle Mead, NJ, 08502, United States
The Hackensack Meridian Carrier Behavioral Health Clinic at 252 County Road 601, Belle Mead, is hosting a Hospitality Hiring Event from to 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Positions include Food and Nutrition; Environmental Services, Access Services and Admission. Free on-the-job training is available and there is a $1,000 sign-on bonus for some roles.
To register or click on the link in this flyer.
For more information, visit www.teamhmh.com.

Career Workshop: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during a virtual workshop, “How to Thrive During Transition and Change,” are designed to equip attendees with tools that lead to self-empowerment and success.
The workshop will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025. The workshop is being presented in conjunction with the Greater Raritan One-Stop Healthcare Industry Multi-Employer Recruitment Event being conducted on Thursday, September 25, at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, 119 Main St., Flemington.
The workshop will be led by Jan Goodman, a Certified Workforce Development Professional with the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center.
Registration for the workshop is required. Register at https://bit.ly/4lvj3A1 or by using the QR code in this flyer.
For more information on the September 25 Healthcare Industry Recruitment Event, go here.

Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Homebuyer Seminar Part 2
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event

Healthcare Multi-Employer Recruitment Event in Flemington
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
Dozens of jobs available right now at healthcare businesses in Hunterdon and Somerset counties will be featured at a Thursday, September 25, in-person Healthcare Multi-Employer Recruitment Event. This focused career fair, presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB), will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St. Flemington.
The employers scheduled to be in attendance are: Anita’s Angels, ArchAngel Services, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, BrightStar Care of Hunterdon, Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hunterdon Medical Center, New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation & Nursing, Right at Home, Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, The COR Behavioral Group and Zufall Health.
Registration is strongly encouraged; those who pre-register may be considered for pre-scheduled on-site interviews being conducted by some of the participating employers. To be considered for an interview, please register using the QR code in this flyer or this link: https://bit.ly/4mrwjWK. The registration form includes an updated list of employers, and instructions for resume sharing to be considered for the on-site interviews will accompany registration confirmation. Walk-ins are welcome but on-site interviews may not be possible.
Employers will be available for informational discussions and more. In addition, resources tables will feature information on programs and services available in Hunterdon County.
To help prepare for the event, attendees are invited to How to Thrive During Transition and Change, a virtual workshop, running from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. Thursday, September 18.
The event, hosted by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and its partners, will be presented by Jan Goodman, a certified workforce development professional for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center.
While this workshop is connected to the September 25 recruitment event, it is open to all interested job seekers, and registration is required. To register, go to https://bit.ly/4lvj3A1 or by using the QR code in this flyer. An email confirmation will be sent upon registration completion.
For questions about either the September 18 workshop or September 25 event, email info@thegrwdb.org. or call 908-541-5790.

Career Workshop: Creating A Dynamic Job Portfolio
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Watchung Library (temporary location), 20 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ, 07069, United States
The job market continues to change, as does the way we look for work. In the career workshop, Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio, participants will discuss the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the interview.
The in-person workshop, hosted by the Somerset County Library System, will be presented from 10 a.m. to 12p.m. Thursday, September 25, at Watchung Library’s temporary location at 20 Stirling Road, Watchung. The presenter is Jan Goodman, a Certified Workforce Development Professional with the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services.
To register please click on the following link: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/14285822.

Community Resource Event in Somerville
2025-09-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Somerset County Department of Human Services, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Giving Network, and the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey are joining forces for a one-day Community Resource Event on Friday, September 26, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., Somerville.
During this event, various resources and free items will be distributed to residents. Available items will include household essentials and more, provided while supplies last. This event is open to all individuals and families in Somerset County, and no personal information is required.
Sign in for the community begins at 10 a.m. Community members are asked not to arrive earlier than 10 a.m.
Local agencies are invited to host a table at the event. This is an opportunity to connect with the community and share valuable resources. Click here or go to https://forms.gle/rp6k4YRnjdB9xn9VA to register by Friday, September 12. Accepted vendors will be notified by Friday, September 19. Please note that this is an outdoor event and it is rain or shine (unless there is severe weather); all participating agencies must provide tables. Tents or canopies are strongly encouraged.
For any questions, please contact Rheanah Johnson at Rjohnson@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-704-6300

PSGCNJ Workshop: Be Your Own B.O.S.S.
2025-09-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host a free virtual workshop focusing on job seeker assistance from 10 to 12:30 p.m. Monday, September 29.
Career Coach Mindy Stern will present “Be Your Own B.O.S.S.” to help jobseekers find their next opportunity.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 PM EST the Friday before Monday’s presentation.
To register for the virtual event: click the link.
PSGCNJ is the nation’s first employment community that helps unemployed and underemployed college-educated professionals land their next job. Members volunteer their time and talent to operate the 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Women’s Empowerment Class Series Offered by Norwescap
2025-09-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Warren County Habitat for Humanity Commuty Center, 31 Belvidere Ave., Washington, NJ, 07882, United States
