Greater Raritan

US Navy MIB and #buildsubmarines Mission Resource Session for NJ Educators
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
A virtual information session will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, to inform area educators on how local school districts can become part of the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program and #buildsubmarines mission.
The presenter is Dr. Carrie Curtis, Workforce Development Education Initiatives Lead for the U.S. Navy MIB Program. She will offer guidance on how local school districts can move the needle towards America’s maritime manufacturing mission by enhancing STEM programs, connecting with employers, educating students and parents and related topics.
This event is designed for New Jersey and New York CTE educators, guidance counselors and administrators as well as other interested educators.
To RSVP, email john.p.nugent15.ctr@us.navy.mil.
For more information, visit https://www.buildsubmarines.com/.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 1
2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of Jersey Job Club Workshops in March and April. These workshops will be virtual, through Zoom, but a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
The partners in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center have the expertise and knowledge to help job seekers have success. In Jersey Job Club workshops, a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Coach leads hour- to 90-minute-long discussions on topics aimed at assisting job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. There is no charge to attend.
Dates and topics are:

Monday, March 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, March 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Friday, March 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Wednesday, March 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Friday, March 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Wednesday, April 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Friday, April 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
Monday, April 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Wednesday, April 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Friday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment
Monday, April 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Wednesday, April 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview

To attend virtually or in person, fill out an information/registration form. Once completed, email it to shiela.gaa@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop, or for more information or assistance, call 908-704-3000.

PSGCNJ Career Virtual Workshop: How Your Social Media May be Used in Hiring
2026-03-02 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host management consultant Carol McCullagh, who will present “How Your Social Media May Be Used in Hiring,” at 10 a.m. Monday, March 2. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. 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.

CiC Coffee & Conversation Networking Event in Franklin
2026-03-03 09:00 - 10:30 | CiC Satellite Office, 873 Hamilton St., Somerset, NJ, 08873, United States
Coffee & Conversation, the quarterly networking event presented by CiC for Prevention and Recovery, will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the agency’s new Franklin satellite office at 873 Hamilton St. in the Somerset section of Franklin.
This event includes a light breakfast and plenty of opportunities to connect. Participants can learn about local resources, hear from community organizations, explore available services, and network with other professionals in the field. All are welcome.
To register go to Coffee and Conversation Registration or use the QR code in this flyer.
CiC’s main hub is in Bernardsville. For more information, call 908-801-2123.

Employer Webinar: Using Metrix Learning/Skillup for Staff Training
2026-03-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-05 15:30 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
Employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are invited to attend one 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 3, 2026, and at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. 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.

NJHEPS Green Jobs Fair
2026-03-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Rutgers Douglass Student Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
New Jersey Employers offering careers and internships related to sustainability, the environment and climate change are invited to participate in the NJHEPS Green Jobs Fair which is open to students and alumni from all academic disciplines and all schools across the state.
Hosted by the New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability (NJHEPS), the NJHEPS Green Jobs Fair will take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Rutgers Douglass Student Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick.
Employers who would like to participate must register here by Feb. 16. The registration for employers is $150 Non-Profit and Government , and $300 For-Profit. Additionally, employers are invited to join a discussion before the fair on “Impacts of AI on Hiring: A Roundtable Discussion with the NJHEPS Eboard” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Student Center.
There is no charge for students and alumni to attend. Prospective attendees are encouraged to pre-register here, but walk-ins are welcome.

Employers Invited to Participate in North Plainfield Vocational Employment Fair
2026-03-03 17:00 - 19:00 | North Plainfield High School, 34 Wilson Ave., North Plainfield, NJ, United States
Employers and organizations that provide pathways to employment and/or workforce training for graduating high school students and their families are invited to participate in a Vocational Employment Fair on Tuesday, March 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the North Plainfield High School Gymnasium.
Employer and agency participants will be assigned a table and have the opportunity to respond to questions regarding their profession and/or work, and offer guidance, networking, and information on training and jobs. The event is open to employers and agencies in communities surrounding the North Plainfield School District. Presenters are invited to bring any handouts and/or visuals that may help to illustrate what their career, employment and/or job training entails. Pictures, trifolds, props, handouts, tools of your trade and/or demonstrations are welcome.
For more information, email nancy_reyes@nplainfield.org or Suzana_Porzio@nplainfield.org; the registration deadline is February 20.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 2
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Veterans and Military Spouse Career Fair
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
A virtual Career Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March4.
This event, presented by Military Spouse Jobs and Vet Jobs, is designed to connect job seekers directly with employers interested in hiring veterans and military spouses.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer.
For more information, visit www.militaryspousejobs.org or www.vetjobs.org.

Free Forklift Certificate Class at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville
2026-03-05 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 2026 are scheduled for January 8 (because of the New Year’s holiday), February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3. 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 Somerville One-Stop Career Center walk-in window and ring the bell, or call 908-704-3000.

GRWDB Youth Committee Meeting
2026-03-05 14:30 - 15:15 | Virtual Meeting
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 and include a discussion on Youth program performance outcomes and several upcoming events. Interested individuals also may go to the GRWDB office on the second- floor conference room at 27 Warren St., Somerville.
GRWDB Youth Committee
March 5, 2026, 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.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Top Notch Resume 1
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Resume Writing 1
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

PSGCNJ Virtual Career Workshop: Decision-Maker’s Guide – How To Stand Out
2026-03-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host JobProMax CEO Chui Senanayake, who will present “The Decision-Maker’s Guide: Actionable Tactics to Stand Out from the Competition and Interview with Confidence,” at 10 a.m. Monday, March 9. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. 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.

Atlantic Health Hiring Event at MetLife Stadium
2026-03-11 08:00 - 18:00 | MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dirve, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073, United States
Atlantic Health is hosting a system-wide Hiring Event at MetLife Stadium from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11.
The organization is hiring for range of roles — clinical, allied health, support services, administrative, corporate, and more.
Participants will meet recruiters and leaders, learn about opportunities throughout Atlantic Health’s facilities, and discover what a career with Atlantic Health has to offer.
To register, go here. For more information, visit https://ahs.atlantichealth.org/careers.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Planning Your Job Search
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
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. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home, work, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 11 and ending April 29.
The class is open to residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties and is limited to 20 participants; please note that participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion.
To register, use the link in this flyer.

HINJ Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey will present its second annual Summit from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday March 13, at Middlesex College, West Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.
Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally is a state-of-the-industry event exploring the latest policies, innovations, and collaborations shaping the future of pharma and medtech in New Jersey. The event will feature two panels and a fireside chat on “New Jersey’s Role in Global Health.”
Panelists include:

Chrissy Buteas, president and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
Ali A. Houshmand, Ph.D., president, Rowan University
Dan Leonard, executive director, We Work For Health
Peter Mesenbrink, Ph.D., executive director biostatistics, Advanced Quantitative Sciences Development, Novartis
Emily Meyers, executive director, Arthritis Foundation – NJ Chapter
Christopher Paladino, president, DEVCO
Michele Siekerka, president and CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association
William F. Tate IV, Ph.D., president, Rutgers University.

Tickets to the event are $50. To register, go here.

Jersey Job Club Workshop: Networking
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerville, and virtual (hybrid event), 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Breakfast Club NJ — AI for Job Search: Blueprint for Success
2026-03-14 09:30 - 11:30 | East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816, United States
The Breakfast Club NJ will present “AI for Job Search: Blueprint for Success” by Gerry Peyton starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14. The group meets in the Conference Center of the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how job seekers create resumes, cover letters, and other application materials. However, many candidates struggle to use AI in a structured, reliable, and professional way. This session introduces a practical workflow designed to help job seekers produce consistent, high-quality job search materials using AI tools. Drawing on experience in designing and evaluating technology solutions, the session explains how disciplined inputs, clear structure, and careful review can improve the clarity, accuracy, and credibility of AI-generated content.
Participants will learn foundational concepts, review real examples of AI-supported job search artifacts, and gain insight into the risks and considerations associated with using AI during the job search process. While every job seeker’s experience is unique, this approach aims to help individuals strengthen their professional narrative and present themselves more effectively.
Peyton is a technology and risk management professional whose career spans roles as an IT risk director, IT project manager, and statistician. He has developed and audited technology solutions and business processes and has created training programs that strengthen skills across technology and risk management teams.
A facilitated networking session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. will follow his session presentation.
A $10 fee will be collected at the door to pay for the cost of the room.
To RSVP for the meeting, go to http://www.meetup.com/The-Breakfast-Club-NJ/.

PSGCNJ Virtual Career Workshop: The Search for Meaning at Work
2026-03-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ) will host author Steve Van Valin, who will present “The Search For Meaning At Work,” at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16. The workshop is designed to help job seekers navigate their career.
All PSGCNJ members, guests, and speakers must pre-register for each general meeting by 11 p.m. 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.

Judiciary Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) Program Career and Resource Fair
2026-03-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Somerset County Probation Division, 40 N. Bridge St., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Judiciary’s Probation Division in Somerset County is presenting a Judiciary Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) Program Career and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at 40 North Bridge St., in the first-floor training room (next to the Somerset County Courthouse), Somerville.
The JOBS Career and Resource Fair aims to connect job seekers with local employers and agencies. Representatives from area employers, family and social service agencies and treatment services are to be in attendance. The event is open to the public, including applicants on parole, probation, or re-entry.
Pre-registration is preferred but not required. To RSVP or request additional information, an ADA accommodation or interpreting services, contact Brian Rother at Brian.Rother@njcourts.gov or 908-332-7700 ext. 13498. Employers interested in participating in this event may contact Rother for further details.
This free in-person event is sponsored by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage.

RVCC Adult Learners Information Sessions
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Atrium, Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Adult learners ages 25 and older who are interested in starting college for the first time, returning to finish a degree, exploring a new career path, seeking professional development, or improving their English are invited to attend one of Raritan Valley Community College’s upcoming Adult Learning Information Sessions, being conducted at the Branchburg-based college on the following upcoming Wednesdays: February 18 and March 18.
Each date’s session, running from 6 to 8 p.m., will be in the Atrium at the college.
The events will include information about academic and certificate programs, applying to RVCC, learning options and support services tailored for non-traditional students, paying for college, and navigating financial aid.
Veterans also are encouraged to attend an Information Session to learn about how they can use their education benefits to enroll at RVCC. The Manager of International and Veteran Services will be available to answer prospective students’ questions.
To assist students juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, RVCC offers 14-week (full-term), 12-week, 10-week, and 7-week (for some programs) semesters to provide learners of all ages with a more convenient academic schedule. Adult students may enroll in career training, certificate, or degree programs at RVCC.
Some programs that may be of special interest to adult students include:

Advanced Manufacturing (includes OSHA 10 and NIMS certification)
Business Administration – Associate of Science
Business Management – Associate of Applied Science
Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician – Certificate
English as a Second Language
Fitness Specialist – Certificate
Medical Assistant – Certificate
Nursing/RN – Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Associated of Applied Science
Paralegal Studies – Associate of Applied Science or Certificate
Supply Chain Management – Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Certificate
Welding – Certificate

In addition, RVCC offers a number of online degrees and certificate programs. To learn more about online programs, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/career-training/career-training-programs.
To register for an Information Session, go to https://www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information, email adultlearning@raritanval.edu or contact Michelle Amparbin, Coordinator of the Adult Learning Experience, at 908-526-1200, ext. 8338.
To learn more, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/admissions-information/adult-learners.

Build Your Next Career Series with the Bernards Library: National Career Services
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free local and national services designed to support job seekers and get them on a lifelong successful career pathway.
Learn more during three, one-hour virtual workshops for a Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series. The days and topics are:

February 18, 11 a.m.: Introduction to the GRWDB services and local programming
March 18, 7 p.m.: National career services that can be used for any job search
April 22, 11 a.m.: What your job search strategy is telling you!

This series is co-hosted by the Bernards Township Library and registration is required. To register, go to the Events Calendar of www.bernardslibrary.org and click on any of the dates for the three-part series or call 908-204-3031, Ext. 4.
For more information about the series and the GRWDB, visit www.thegrwdb.org.

A Better Life Ministry Job Fair in Jersey City
2026-03-19 10:00 - 13:00 | A Better Life Ministry, 129 Linden Ave.,, Jersey City, NJ, 07305, United States
The New Jersey Coalition of Treatment Providers, in partnership with A Better Life Ministry and HealingUS Communities, is hosting a Community Job Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at A Better Life Ministry, 129 Linden Ave., Jersey City.
This event will connect job seekers with more than 50 employers offering 200plus career opportunities. Full-time and part-time opportunities for both entry-level and experienced workers are available across a range of key industries, including: healthcare, construction, office and administrative, retail, food service, logistics, security, and more.
This event is open to all community members, and walk-ins are welcome. Watch this video for more information.
Employers interested in joining the event may register here.
