Greater Raritan

SBDC Kean University Workshop on Selling to the Federal Government
2023-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kean SBDC, 1011 Morris Ave., Hynes Hall, Union, NJ, 07083, United States
The U.S. Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world.
The government’s 8a certification program is designed to assist small businesses which are socially or economically disadvantaged to better compete and win federal contracts.
Find out more at a workshop, “Selling to the Federal Government,” being hosted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at the SBDC Kean University, 1011 Morris Ave., Hynes Hall, Room #102, Union.
Register with the QR code in this flyer or go here to register.

Construction Showcase set in Atlantic City
2023-03-30 08:00 - 16:00 | Atlantic City Convention Center, Hall B, 1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The Construction Showcase on March 30 will feature more than 50 of the best-trained 4th-year union carpenter apprentices in a live competition of hands-on trade and technical career skills during a day-long challenge at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Attendees will feel the excitement as competitors work against the clock and each other in contests to test their knowledge, skills, and endurance.
The showcase, hosted by the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, the Carpenters Contractor Trust and EAS Training Funds, will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.in Hall B of the convention center.
To register to attend for free, go to https://theconstructionshowcase.com/registration. Registration will give attendees access to the competition floor and exhibition hall and to receive information about signing up for workshops.
To become a sponsor at the event, go to https://theconstructionshowcase.com/sponsorships. There are many different sponsorship opportunities available.
To become an event exhibitor, go to https://theconstructionshowcase.com.exhibitors. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of potential skilled tradesmen, vendors, and business partners, while showcasing products and networking.

NJBDA Smart Ports Workshop
2023-04-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Big Data Alliance, in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), will host a virtual workshop on Tuesday, April 4, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The event, supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the benefits and innovations in the port system.
Speakers are to include: Beth Rooney, Port Director at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Dennis Monts, Chief Operations Officer for Advent eModal; and Anne Strauss-Wieder, Director, Freight Planning, at North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.
Go here to register for the free workshop.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:00
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 6,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs.
This includes:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Learn more during a webinar at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14. To participate, go to https://meet.goto.com/153330053.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Workforce Wednesdays: Small Business Month Workshop
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In the next episode of its free Workforce Wednesday workshop series, the Middlesex County Office of Workforce Development and Career Opportunity will recognize Small Business Month by hosting local Middlesex County Small Business Owners on Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.
The workshop’s panel discussion will include Doug Schneider, owner of several New Brunswick restaurants, and Vinnie Brand, owner of The Stress Factory comedy clubs. They will focus on How business owners are addressing their hiring challenges, needs, and vision for the future of their employee workforce. The featured guests will talk about what they are looking for in potential candidates and how they approach employee retention.
To register for this free Workforce Wednesdays workshop, click here or scan the QR code in this flyer.

Veteran Small Business Certification - Free
2023-05-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Fairleigh Dickinson University – Ferguson Recreation Center, 285 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
During the 2nd Annual Veteran & Disabled Veterans Summit at Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday, May 25, business owners may get their Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert).
This complimentary service from the New Jersey SBDC will be available from 12 to 3 p.m. at FDU’s Ferguson Recreation Center, 285 Madison Ave., Madison.
Veteran-owned small businesses can use this application to be certified by SBA to compete for federal contracts. Certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) will have the opportunity to pursue sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the VA’s Vets First program. Certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) will have the opportunity to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government.

The summit is presented by the NJSBDC at FDU, Morris County Economic Development Corporation, and Morris County Economic Development Alliance an Initiative of Start-Up Move Up Morris.

Pre-registration is recommended but not required. To register, go here.

Equity in Infrastructure in New Jersey: Presentation by USDOL Women's Bureau
2023-06-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Webex
The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, Northeast Region, will present Advancing Women and People of Color in New Jersey: Equity in Infrastructure, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15.
The webinar will focus on promising practices to advance equity for women in the trades in the Garden State. Participants will learn strategies to recruit, retain, and improve job-site culture.
New Jersey contractors, apprenticeship coordinators, labor leaders, community-based organizations, and other interested workforce system partners are invited to attend. To register, go here.
This webinar is presented by the Women’s Bureau in collaboration with the Office of Apprenticeship.

Resources for Employers
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon, August 23, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum
2023-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, 1 Hotel Road, Newark, NJ, 07114, United States
The gender pay gap hasn’t closed much in the past two decades. In 2022, women earned only 82% of what men earned, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of median hourly workers of both full-time and part-time workers. Twenty years ago, that figure was almost the same at 80%.
However, the wage gap is narrowing considerably for younger women and that bodes well for the future. Last year, women ages 25 to 34 earned an average of 92 cents for every dollar earned by a man in the same age group – a gap of 8 cents instead of the average 18 cents for women of all ages.
Educated women entering the workforce today increasingly resist the discriminatory practices that pushed many of their mothers and grandmothers into underpaying occupations generations before. Confident women who are unafraid to negotiate for higher salaries can close the wage gap even more.
At the New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum, powered by NJBIA, Sept. 27-28, experts in career development, HR and law will discuss strategies for effective salary negotiations, signing bonuses and other tips that enable professionals to be paid salaries commensurate with their education, skills and experience without regard to gender.
The event will be conducted at Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, 1 Hotel Rd, Newark, NJ 07114.
The conference fee is Member – $350; Non-Member – $450.
For registration information and sponsorship opportunities, go to NJBIA’s website at www.njbia.org/events/wblf2023.

GSETA 40th Annual Conference
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-19 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The 40th Annual Conference of the Garden State Employment and Training Association will be conducted on October 18 and 19, 2023, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
The theme is “Empower, Innovate, Lead,” and registration will open on May 15. The event will feature numerous breakout sessions and presentations with representatives from the New Jersey Department of Labor and New Jersey workforce development professionals.
More information on becoming a conference sponsor, with packages starting at $1,500.00, is available here.
Speakers are also wanted for the event. Speakers are provided food and housing for the duration of the conference.
For more information, contact Samantha Pfeiffer at info.gsetatraining@gmail.com.

Workshop for Entrepreneurs with SCORE
2023-10-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-28 10:30 - 12:30 | SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, 42 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ, 07059, United States
Ready to turn your business idea into a reality?
During a two-part workshop, SCORE business experts will you lead you through the key aspects of your business idea to help ensure success. The workshops will be conducted from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21 and October 28, at the Warren Township Library, 42 Mountain Blvd. Warren.
For more information or to register, use the QR code in this flyer, call 908-458-8453 or register in person at the library.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. During the session, a Hunterdon County employer will share his experiences using the platform for training.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 6,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Learn more during a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. To participate, go to https://meet.goto.com/935313461.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Workforce Wednesdays Workshops: Registered Apprenticeships with Daniel Correnti
2023-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development is hosting a Workforce Wednesday Workshop on Registered Apprenticeships at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.
This webinar is designed to give individuals and business employers an overview of Registered Apprenticeship; an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential.
The workshop presenter is Daniel Correnti, a project manager for Business Engagement and Sector Strategies, which includes the areas of Apprenticeship, Business Services, and Industry Partnerships.
To register, scan the QR code in this flyer or click here.
For information about this and other upcoming events, along with other job seeker or employer services, call the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity at 732-745-3955.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-11-16 11:00 - 11:45
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. During the session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in the Nov. 16 webinar, go to https://meet.goto.com/355769917.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2024-01-11 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-02-08 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-03-14 11:00 - 11:45
During the first quarter of 2024, employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month – on Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 14, 2024. During each session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in any one of the webinars, go to https://meet.goto.com/510433933
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Employee Training and Degrees
2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, January 24, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

NJBIZ WorkPlace Trends Panel Discussion
2024-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
What is the latest thinking on the efficacy and desirability of remote and hybrid work models?
Other than remote work, should employers consider flexible scheduling or other alternative arrangements?
How can businesses prioritize the mental and physical wellbeing of their employees?
These and many other questions will be discussed during a NJBIZ WorkPlace Trends Panel Discussion at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 27. Panelists are Swarna Rallabandi, Head of Human Resources – North America for Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, and Jennifer L. Smith, CEO/President of Growth Potential Consulting.
Go here for more information and to register.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Employee Training and Degrees
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, February 28, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

Connecting NJ Manufacturers To Employees, Clients and Contracts
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, United States
The “Best Practice” processes and procedures the U.S. Navy has developed to link employers to employees in today’s competitive employment environment are the subject of an upcoming free dinner and presentation sponsored by the NJTMA in conjunction with NJSBDC and TMG, Inc.
The program will be conducted from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 29, at the Galloping Hill Golf Club at 3 Golf Drive in Kenilworth.
The U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program is metrics driven, and has been used successfully in Pennsylvania, Virginia, New England and New York. The program is now being introduced to the New Jersey manufacturing community.
This event is geared exclusively to NJ-based small to medium-sized manufacturers and is open to NJTMA members and non-members alike, and attendees do not have to currently be doing Department of Defense (DoD) business to attend.
Attendees will get ideas on how to attract new talent into their companies, while also learning how to get involved in the U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program and possibly start doing business with the Navy or the DoD in general.
To register, go here.
For more information, visit https://www.njtma.org/.

Hunterdon County Business Awards
2024-03-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Copper Hill Golf and Country Club, 100 Copper Hill Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce is presenting its Hunterdon Business Awards event at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Copper Hill Golf and Country Club in Ringoes.
This annual event, hosted by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, honors the Hunterdon County Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Good Neighbor, Woman Business & Community Leader, Governmental Service Award, Tourism Award, Special Recognitions, and the Amazing Kids in Business.
“The Annual Awards Breakfast is a chance to acknowledge the best of the best here in Hunterdon County. The winners exemplify the ideal in business practices and achievement,” said Chris Phelan, chamber president.
For more information and to register, go here.

WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Webinar
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Are you a grower with less than five acres? And are you interested in accepted WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers?
Get information for the 2024 season by joining an online webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.
Register by using the QR code in this flyer or by going to https://go.rutgers.edu/aowkwyOw.

Webinar on Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Program for Businesses
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Hunterdon County-based Hand in Hand Healthcare Solutions, LLC is the recipient of the GAINS Grant from New Jersey’s Department of Labor to support Registered Apprenticeships in Healthcare. These include CHW, CNA and CMA positions. The company can help New Jersey healthcare businesses develop and register a customized program with the U.S. Department of Labor. Funding up to $11,000 per Apprentice is available to support training and salary, allowing businesses to source talents locally and impact the local community.
To learn more, representatives of healthcare businesses are invited to take part in a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, April 4, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Use the link in this flyer to join, or go to https://meet.goto.com/592003301.
Visit www.handinhandhealthcaresolutions.com.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2024-04-11 11:00 - 11:45
Employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions are conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month – on April 11, May 9 and June 13, 2024. During each session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in any one of the webinars, go to https://meet.goto.com/510433933
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Training and Degrees
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, April 24, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

Hunterdon Chamber Workshop: Resources for Business Expansion
2024-04-30 08:00 - 11:00 | Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington, NJ, 08812, United States
Resources for business expansion and start-up capital will be explored during a Meet Your Local Bankers event running from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Unity Bank Center for Business and Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington.

The program will begin with brief presentations on financing through Unity Bank, NJEDA, USDA Rural Development and UCEDC. A representative from SCORE Central Jersey also will speak about free mentorship offered at the Unity Bank Center for Business and Entrepreneurship.
Attendees also will have the opportunity to visit more than 10 exhibiting lenders.
For more information, visit www.hunterdonchamberg.org or call 908-782-7115.
To register, go to https://bit.ly/2024financeyourbusiness.

NJDOL Employer Lunch and Learn: Labor Market Information
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor’s Lunch and Learn Information Session on Wednesday, May 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. will focus on Labor Market Information. Participants will take a dive into the every-changing labor market in New Jersey and learn about resources that can help navigate the data waters.
The event will be held on MS Teams.
To join Online, click on Join the meeting now; Meeting ID: 269 055 340 207; Passcode: [REDACTED]
By phone: 856-338-7074; ID: 565 097 856#.
