Greater Raritan

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-11-16 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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, 2024-05-09 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-13 11:00 - 11:45 | NJ
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#.

N.J. State-of-the-State Manufacturing Summit
2024-05-20 09:30 - 16:30 | New Jersey Capitol, Trenton, NJ, 08608, United States
The 2024 State-of-the-State of Manufacturing Summit in Trenton will bring together hundreds of N.J. manufacturing industry leaders, state legislators, and businesses executives for discussions on the industry’s most critical issues.
This is a chance for manufacturers to explain their challenges and for the Legislature to present their goals and solutions for the year ahead and beyond.
This event, part of the Manufacturing Counts initiative, is now being run by the NJBIA. A collaborative effort with NJMEP, its goal is to assist the manufacturing community and the broader business landscape in New Jersey, resulting in a prosperous business ecosystem in New Jersey.
This year’s event will start with a Hill Day at the NJ State Capitol at 9:30 a.m. and finish with a networking event at Cooper’s Riverview, Trenton. NJBIA’s policy team will manage the schedule of in-person meetings with elected officials at the State Capitol. The State Capitol portion of the event is limited to only manufacturers.
Event registrants will be prepared by NJBIA through a virtual briefing that will be recorded. The date of this briefing will be announced to registrants shortly.
To register, go here.
For more information, visit nj.mep.org/sots or call 973-998-9801.

Somerset County BizFest
2024-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
The annual Somerset County BizFest will be presented from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Somerset Patriots Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater.
The Somerset County Business Community will have an opportunity to promote their business to an array of suppliers, consultants, and residents, while making new business-to-business contacts. During the event, businesses can introduce residents and other businesspeople to product and service options available in the surrounding areas. More than 75 businesses will be in attendance.
This event is free to the business and residential community to attend.
Businesses interested in participating as a vendor may register here. Space is limited.
For more information, contact CEdwards@scbp.org.

NJEDA Webinar: Resources for Somerset County Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
2024-06-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
During a Somerset County Business Partnership-sponsored webinar from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, participants will learn about state tax credit and grant programs to support the launch and growth of new business ventures.
This webinar, presented by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), is designed for entrepreneurs, as well as banks, CPA’s and other financial advisors who work with emerging and start-up businesses.
To register, go here. The Zoom link is provided on the registration page.

Growing Workplace Charging Opportunities in Somerset County
2024-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Growing Workplace Charging Opportunities in Somerset County, an electrifying webinar, will be presented at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13.
Business participants will learn about workplace electric vehicle charging, the benefits it can provide to a business and its employees, and how affordable it can be to install this amenity because of available incentives and resources.
Presenters include: Sara Catherine Lichon, Communications & Outreach Manager for Ridewise; Anyesha Sanghani, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives Specialist at RideWise; Caroline McCallum, Co-Director of the New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition; and Brian Kirk, the lead for commercial electric vehicle incentive programs at PSE&G.
To register, go here.

Navy Talent Pipeline Manufacturing Summit
2024-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, United States
The North Jersey Manufacturing Partnership and TMG will present a Navy Talent Pipeline Manufacturing Summit on Thursday, June 13, at Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth.
Topics include the Navy Talent Pipeline, Photonics, Offshore Wind and Apprenticeships.
Use the QR code in this flyer to register for this event, which includes a free lunch buffet.
For more information, email Ronda.Merritt@dol.nj.gov.

New Jersey Statewide Multicultural Business Expo
2024-06-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Pines Manor, 2085 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ, 08817, United States
Businesses will have the opportunity to market their services, display their products and network with local and global business leaders at the Pines coming to Edison in June.
Hosted by the Middlesex Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event on June 25 at the Pines Manor will kick off with the New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Awards followed by a celebration featuring food, live performances and entertainment from around the world.
There is no admission charge to enjoy the festivities, network with owners of multicultural businesses and meet potential clients.
Sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor spaces are available now for businesses, organizations and nonprofits of all sizes. Go to the MRCC website here for more information.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Training and Degrees
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | NJ
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Training and Degrees
2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, July 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 and can be used for recruitment and retention purposes.
Go here to register for this webinar.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employer Training Needs
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | GoToMeeting
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 third Thursday of the month – on September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19, 2024. During each session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared. In addition, other business-focused programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) and state partners will be reviewed.
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 with the program immediately, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

NJDOL Employer Lunch & Learn Webinar: Wage & Hour
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The next New Jersey Department of Labor Lunch & Learn webinar will focus on Wage & Hour rules. The session will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, October 9.
Participants will learn about rules and regulations for: Minimum Wage; Record Keeping; Methods of Wage Payment; Overtime; Earned Sick Leave; Misclassification; Workers’ Compensation; and Anti-retaliation.
This session will be conducted on Microsoft Teams. To participate online, use this link: Join the meeting, Meeting ID: 247 187 538 10; Passcode: [REDACTED] To join by phone, call 856-338-7074.
In addition, the NJDOL Division of Wage and Hour Compliance is collecting questions from webinar participants in advance of the presentation. Applications can be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/F8ZcW57qPQ.

Resources for Employers to Pay For Employee Training, Degrees
2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Tuesday, October 22, 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.
