Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Kuhl attends Youth Apprenticeship Career Event at Raritan Valley Community College
“Board of County Commissioners Recognize May 5th – 11th as Youth Apprenticeship Week”
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, NJ (Somerset County) – Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Jeff Kuhl Monday attended an event presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s Youth Committee, held at Raritan Valley Community College, located in Branchburg Township Somerset County, entitled, Youth Apprenticeship Week Career Event.
The forum gave attendees the opportunity to network and learn about Registered Apprenticeship options available to workforce-bound students and graduates looking for a career path that supports financial security and independence.
A proclamation on behalf of the Commissioner Board was presented by Director Kuhl to Paul Grazella, Director for the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. The proclamation recognized May 5th through the 11th as Youth Apprenticeship Week in Hunterdon County and highlighted the importance of raising awareness and the vital role that Youth Apprenticeships play in providing pathways and potential job opportunities for people in Hunterdon County.
“I want to thank Paul and members of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board for organizing this event for students in middle school, high school, and college, as well as recent graduates, to gain a better understanding of the importance of career planning. This is a great venue for attendees to network, meet, and talk with agencies looking to recruit new employees for their organizations. Additionally, apprenticeship programs provide a great opportunity to meet the changing demands of the economy and provide a path for any qualified individuals to contribute to America’s growing industries,” Kuhl said.
Participants at the event included local businesses and unions, school programs, service providers, governmental agencies, and various other organizations as showcased exhibitors to share information with attendees. There was also time set aside for workforce members and community leaders to share their own career success stories.
“The advancement of the of the Hunterdon County workforce depends on the ability to expand opportunities and knowledge of the diversity of jobs and industry that exist for our young people. The hope is that these kinds of events will open the doors of opportunity for our future workforce,” Kuhl said.
