The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s Youth Committee is hosting Pathways to the Future, a free in-person celebration for National Apprenticeship Week 2026, at the Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Businesses and union organizations, school programs, service providers, governmental agencies and other entities are invited to take part in the event as exhibitors. A light meal will be served at the event, which is open to middle school, high school and college-age youth as well as recent graduates and other job seekers.
“Apprenticeships are an avenue youth and all job seekers can use to build successful career pathways,” said Paul Grzella, GRWDB Director. “This event, one of hundreds happening around the country the week of April 26, aims to connect employers, trainers and job seekers to one another and to opportunity.”
There is no charge to attend this workforce development event as an exhibitor or attendee.
To register online to attend this event as an exhibitor, go here. Businesses can also email nbrown@somersetcountynj.gov or call 908-203-6047. Employer registration will close on Monday, April 27.
Organizations already registered to attend include:
- A Votre Service Events LLC /AVS Events and Floral Art Institute
- Associated Construction Contractors of NJ
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
- Edison Job Corps
- Hunterdon County Vocational School
- Indigo Station LLC
- Qunnections Management Group LLC
- Raritan Valley Community College
- Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center
- Schaible’s Plumbing, Heating, and Water Treatment
- U.S. DOL Office of Apprenticeship
- Vanguard Energy Partners
- Visions & Pathways
- Community members have the option to register by going here. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, email info@thegrwdb.org.
About the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board
The GRWDB oversees $4 million annually in federal-, state- and county-funded career and employment services for businesses and residents in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. More information about these programs can be found on thegrwdb.org, including stories on initiatives, a resource tab for job seekers, and an updated calendar of events. Weekly text alerts highlight career and job opportunities in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. Text “one-stop” to 908-460-8144 to sign up.
