Greater Raritan

CareOne Hiring Event with Bergen Community College
2021-08-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties – this is an “Earn and Learn” program. Participating CareOne locations are in Bergen County.
During the event, CareOne recruiters will be available, and participants will learn about the possibilities of this career pathway program, as well as tuition reimbursement benefits.
This program is part of New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship, sponsored by a $12 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
To register for the event, scan the QR code in the event flyer.

County College of Morris Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp Info Sessions
2021-08-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Starting a career in advanced manufacturing can lead to life-time success for job seekers.
The County College of Morris (CCM) is hosting a series of Zoom information sessions in May, June, July and August to explain the opportunities available in CCM’s Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp. The program features open enrollment and continuous new classes to fit participants’ schedules. Scholarship opportunities are also available.
To register, click on the dates in the flyer or email careerusa@ccm.edu for the meeting link. More information also is available at www.ccm.edu/apprenticeships/.

RVCC Honors College Information Session
2021-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Local high school students interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Honors College are invited to attend an Information Session, November 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be held in the Event Center at the college’s Branchburg campus.
Face masks are required in all RVCC facilities.
The evening will include information about admission to RVCC’s Honors College and transfer opportunities after graduating from RVCC. Students in the top 20 percent of their high school class who possess a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, or have a cumulative SAT score of 1100 or higher, are encouraged to attend.
Current Honors College students and Honors College alumni also will be on hand to talk with prospective students and parents about their own experiences at RVCC, as well as their experiences transferring and acclimating to four-year schools. The evening also will include information about the NJ STARS Scholarship program.
To register for the Honors College Information Session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information about RVCC’s Honors College, email honors@raritanval.edu or visit www.raritanval.edu/honors.
For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Power Systems Institute Information Session at RVCC
2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Learn how to become a line worker or substation electrician in the electric utility industry by attending an information session for the Power Systems Institute (PSI), Tuesday, November 1, from 6-8 p.m., at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg. The program is offered by Jersey Central Power & Light, a FirstEnergy Company, in partnership with Raritan Valley Community College. The information session will be held in the Conference Center at the College’s Branchburg campus.
The Power Systems Institute is a unique, two-year program featuring learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Tuition, books and lab fees will be paid by JCP&L for qualified students. Students who successfully complete the two-year PSI program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electric Utility Technology from RVCC.
The RVCC curriculum includes technical coursework in such areas as electrical fundamentals and electrical circuits, technology labs and business-specific courses, in addition to the required general education courses in such areas as English composition, technical math, computer literacy and interpersonal communications.
Outside the classroom, students receive hands-on lessons—from climbing utility poles to testing substation equipment—at one of FirstEnergy’s training centers. Following the second semester, qualified students are required to participate in a compensated, 10-week (40-hour/week) evaluated field experience. Work assignments begin in May and end in August. Pre-employment screening is required.
For information about the program, contact Inieka Stafford, 908-526-1200, ext. 8519. For additional information, visit Power Systems Institute or call 800-829-6801.

2023-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Students in Raritan Valley Community College’s Cosmetology program have won the “Trade Secrets of a Hair Color Expert Theory Contest.” The hair color competition, designed specifically for students, is presented by Product Club and Burmax.
The RVCC students, Jacqueline Siguencia, Morgan Weaver, Melanie Ibarra, Hannah Burd, Layani Brown, Octavia Williams and Brianna Murray, were required to formulate hair color for three different outcomes based on the competition’s provided guidelines. Working on mannequins, they then had to style the hair and describe the steps they took to achieve the desired results.
Twenty-five cosmetology schools throughout the United States entered submissions for the competition. For their prize, the RVCC students received an advanced color class with hair color educator David Velasco, author of the “Trade Secrets of a Hair Color Expert” education series, and Adrienne Rogers, Artistic Director for Product Club and owner of Hush Salon in Philadelphia.
The next session of RVCC’s daytime Cosmetology program will run March 13, 2023 to January 18, 2024. Classes will be held Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To learn about all of the College’s Beauty programs, register for an upcoming in-person Beauty Programs Information Session at the RVCC Workforce Training Center, Tuesday, January 17, from 5-6:30 p.m., at https://www.raritanval.edu/admissions-information/open-houses-and-info-sessions.
RVCC is at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg.

Power Systems Institute Information Session at RVCC
2023-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | RVCC Event/Conference Center, Room 101, 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Learn how to become a line worker or substation electrician in the electric utility industry by attending an information session for the Power Systems Institute (PSI), Thursday, February 9, from 6-8 p.m., at Raritan Valley Community College. The program is offered by Jersey Central Power & Light, a FirstEnergy Company, in partnership with Raritan Valley Community College. The information session will be conducted in the Conference Center at the College’s Branchburg campus.
The Power Systems Institute is a unique, two-year program featuring learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. Tuition, books and lab fees will be paid by JCP&L for qualified students. Students who successfully complete the two-year PSI program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electric Utility Technology from RVCC.
The RVCC curriculum includes technical coursework in such areas as electrical fundamentals and electrical circuits, technology labs and business-specific courses, in addition to the required general education courses in such subjects as English composition, technical math, computer literacy and interpersonal communications.
Outside the classroom, students receive hands-on lessons—from climbing utility poles to testing substation equipment—at one of FirstEnergy’s training centers. Following the second semester, qualified students are required to participate in a compensated, 10-week (40-hour/week) evaluated field experience. Work assignments begin in May and end in August. Pre-employment screening is required.
For information about the program, contact Inieka Stafford, 908-526-1200, ext. 8519. For additional information, visit this Power Systems link or call 800-829-6801.
RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg.

Thomas Edison State University Open House
2023-03-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Thomas Edison State University, 301 W. State St., Trenton, NJ, 08618, United States
An Open House is being conducted from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, by Thomas Edison State University, George A. Pruitt Hall, 301 W. State St., Trenton.
Information on undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees and graduate certificates, including completing courses at a distance, will be available.
Attendees can meet one-on-one with staff, and application fees will be waived during the Open House.
Visit TESU.edu/openhouse or call 609-777-5680.

RVCC Business Career Night
2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Prospective students and members of the public interested in learning about various occupations and career and educational pathways in the fields of business or criminal justice are invited to attend upcoming Career Nights at Raritan Valley Community College.
The Business Career Night takes place Tuesday, April 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RVCC’s Branchburg campus. The program, which is free of charge, gives participants the opportunity to speak with RVCC faculty members, meet with industry partners, and hear from keynote speakers on a variety of topics.
The panelists for the Business Career Night include:

Sean Breheney, Principal, PKF O’Connor Davies
Shaishav (Shai) Desai, Supply Chain Analyst, Labcorp
Shekhar Gurnani, Associate Director, Finance, APCO WORLDWIDE
Anil Maharjan, Growth Analytics Manager, HMBradley
Katerina Roskova, Integrated Marketing Manager, GAF Commercial
Ryan Reep, Owner/Operator, Chick-fil-A.

RVCC also will conducte a free Criminal Justice Career Night on Wednesday April 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Branchburg campus.
Representatives from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies will be part of a panel discussion, including the Franklin Township Police Department; Somerset County Sheriff’s Department; Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office; New Jersey State Police; Middlesex County Youth Corrections; Middlesex County Public Defender’s Office; New Jersey Department of Corrections; and the FBI.
To register for either RVCC career night, go here.

RVCC Criminal Justice Career Night
2023-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States

Youth Nail the Job Resource Fair
2023-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Middlesex College – Perth Amoby, 60 Washington St., Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861, United States
All youth and young adults are invited to take part in the fourth annual Youth Nail the Job Resource Fair being conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Middlesex College Perth Amboy Campus at 60 Washington St..
The event will include workshops on resume writing and interviewing techniques and will feature various community resources. In addition, incentives and raffles will be provided.
Register at https://bit.ly/NailTheJob2023 or scan the QR code in this flyer.
For more information, email info@middlesexfso.org.

RVCC Adult Learners' College Information Session
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Members of the community interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Adult Learners’ College are invited to attend one of three special Information Sessions, Tuesday, March 12, Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, April 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day.
The events, which will include information about applying to RVCC, support services designed for non-traditional students, and paying for college and financial aid options, will be held in the Event Center at the College’s Branchburg campus.
Veterans are also encouraged to attend an Adult Learners’ College Information Session to learn more about how they can use their education benefits to attend RVCC. The Manager of International and Veteran Services will be on hand to answer any veterans’ questions about being an adult student at RVCC.
RVCC’s Adult Learners’ College is designed for adults age 25 and older who are looking to complete their college degree, explore a new career path, gain additional training, get a promotion at work, be the first member of their family to attend college, or improve their English.
In addition, seven-week semesters will be offered for some programs, providing adult students with a more convenient academic schedule to help them balance work, school, and family obligations. Adult students may enroll in workforce, certificate, or degree programs at RVCC. Some of the College’s programs that may be of interest to adult students include:

English as a Second Language
Phlebotomy Assistant Certificate
OSHA 10 Card
Welding Certificate
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certificate
Principles of Municipal Court Administration
Allied Health Certificate
Medical Assistant Certificate
Paralegal Certificate
Supply Chain Management Certificate
Fitness Certificate

RVCC’s Fall 2024 Semester begins August 28.
To register for an Information Session, go here.

RVCC Career Night: Engineering
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Raritan Valley Community College will conduct several Career Nights in April that will offer prospective students information about educational opportunities and career pathways in such fields as business, engineering, paralegal studies, and criminal justice.
During the programs, which are free of charge and open to the community, participants will be able to engage with faculty members and/or industry partners in their respective fields at roundtable sessions. The Career Nights all will be conducted from 6-8 p.m. in the Event Center at RVCC’s Branchburg campus.
The following events have been scheduled:

Engineering Career Night, April 2
Business Career Night, April 9
Paralegal Studies Career Night, April 15
Criminal Justice Career Night, April 17

To register for an upcoming Career Night, go to www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information, contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or admissions@raritanval.edu.

RVCC Career Night: Business
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States

RVCC Spring Open House
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
An Open House will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College on Lamington Road in Branchburg on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, participants can turn the campus, get questions answered and learn more about the college.
At the Open House, participants can learn about:

Academic programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities
Career training programs designed in partnership with local industry
Financial aid options, including scholarships, loans and grants
Free tuition for those who qualify for the NJ Community College Opportunity Grant
Early college programs for high school juniors and seniors
Transitional support services for new students.

Register for the event here. For more information about the college, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

RVCC Career Night: Paralegal Studies
2024-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States

RVCC Adult Learners' College Business Degree Information Session
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Members of the community interested in learning more about various programs offered through Raritan Valley Community College’s Adult Learners’ College are invited to attend one of two special Information Sessions in April.
The college will conduct an Adult Learners’ College Business Degree Information Session on Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the RVCC Atrium. An Adult Learners’ College Health Science Information Session is set for Wednesday, April 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the College’s Event Center. Both will be held at RVCC’s Branchburg campus.
During the April 16 session, faculty members from the Business and Public Service Department will be on hand to present information and answer questions about RVCC’s Business degrees.
The April 24 session focusing on healthcare programs will offer attendees an opportunity to meet with faculty and staff from the College’s Health Science Education Department, as well as representatives from the non-credit allied health programs.
Both events will include information about applying to RVCC, support services designed for non-traditional students, and paying for college and financial aid options.
RVCC’s Adult Learners’ College is designed for adults age 25 and older who are looking to complete their college degree, explore a new career path, gain additional training, get a promotion at work, be the first member of their family to attend college, or improve their English. Seven-week semesters will be offered for some programs, providing adult students with a schedule designed to help them balance work, school, and family obligations. Adult students may enroll in workforce, certificate, or degree programs.
RVCC’s Fall 2024 Semester begins August 28.
To register for an Information Session, go to http://www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information about the Adult Learners’ College or the Information Sessions, email adult.college@raritanval.edu or visit http://www.raritanval.edu/adult-learners.

RVCC Career Night: Criminal Justice
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States

RVCC Adult Learners' College Health Science Information Session
2024-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States

RVCC Summer Open House
2024-07-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
An Open House will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College on Lamington Road in Branchburg on Thursday, July 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. During the event, participants can turn the campus, get questions answered and learn more about the college.
At the Open House, participants can learn about:

Academic programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities
Career training programs designed in partnership with local industry
Financial aid options, including scholarships, loans and grants
Free tuition for those who qualify for the NJ Community College Opportunity Grant
Early college programs for high school juniors and seniors
Transitional support services for new students.

Register for the event here. For more information about the college, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

RVCC Fall Open House
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
An Open House will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College on Lamington Road in Branchburg on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, participants can tour the campus, get questions answered and learn more about the college.
At the Open House, participants can learn about:

Academic programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities
Career training programs designed in partnership with local industry
Financial aid options, including scholarships, loans and grants
Early college programs for high school juniors and seniors
Earning credits for life and work experience
Special support services to help you make a successful transition to college

Register for the event here.
In addition, the college admissions events throughout the year for its many programs. For more information about the college, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Exhibitors Wanted for JA Inspire Career Fair at Middlesex College
2024-11-13 08:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-14 08:30 - 13:30 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
Middle school students want to learn about New Jersey companies and the world of work! Traditionally, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JA) has helped educators connect their students with career pathways and opportunities that inspire their future.
Toward that end, a JA Inspire Career Fair is being conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14, at Middlesex College in Edison.
This is one in a series of career exploration events being conducted around the state for New Jersey students. This series brings together various industries, companies, and employee volunteer role models to show hundreds of middle school students in attendance firsthand available careers and their pathways. JA encourages employer and exhibitor participants to create engaging displays to educate and excite the students about the world of work.
Employers and agencies interested in being an exhibitor may register by going here or using the link in this flyer. There is no fee to be an exhibitor.
For more information, contact Jamie Campbell at Jamie.Campbell@ja.org or visit janj.org.

Exhibitors Wanted for JA Inspire Career Fair at RVCC
2025-02-25 08:30 - 13:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Middle school students want to learn about New Jersey companies and the world of work! Traditionally, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JA) has helped educators connect their students with career pathways and opportunities that inspire their future.
Toward that end, a JA Inspire Career Fair is being conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg.
This is one in a series of career exploration events being conducted around the state for New Jersey students. This series brings together various industries, companies, and employee volunteer role models to show hundreds of middle school students in attendance firsthand available careers and their pathways. JA encourages employer and exhibitor participants to create engaging displays to educate and excite the students about the world of work.
Other locations in the career exploration series are:

Wednesday, February 12, Rowan College of South Jersey, Vineland
Wednesday and Thursday, February 26 and 27, Passaic County Community College, Wanaque
Tuesday, March 18, Atlantic Cape Community College, Cape May
Tuesday, March 26, Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing
Friday, May 16 Franklin Elementary School, Newark

Employers and agencies interested in being an exhibitor may register by going here or using the link in this flyer. There is no fee to be an exhibitor.
For more information, contact Jamie Campbell at Jamie.Campbell@ja.org or visit janj.org.

RVCC Spring Open House 2025
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
An Open House will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College on Lamington Road in Branchburg on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, participants can tour the campus, get questions answered and learn more about the college.
At the Open House, participants can learn about:

Academic programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities
Career training programs designed in partnership with local industry that can prepare participants for a job in less than a year
Earning credits for life and work experience
Financial aid options, including scholarships, loans and grants
Early college programs for high school juniors and seniors
Transitional support services for new students.

Register for the event here. For more information about the college, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/. Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.Rari

RVCC Alternate Route to teaching program Information Session
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Raritan Valley Community College and its Education Department faculty and programs offer several pathways for traditional and Alternate Route teacher candidates, as well as paraprofessionals.
The college’s academic, for-credit programs support those candidates who take the traditional path to licensure. Often, prospective educators come from other areas of study or from the workforce as career changers.
The college recently signed an agreement with Brookdale Community College to offer the 50-Hour Preservice Introduction to Teaching course from the Alternate Route to Teaching – Community College Program.
The non-credit course, to be offered through the College’s Workforce Training Center, is the precursor to the remaining 350 hours of coursework required for candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree, have passed the required Praxis II exam, and have applied for a Certificate of Eligibility to seek employment as a New Jersey educator without having gone through a traditional teacher education program.
To learn more about RVCC’s Alternate Route to teaching program, attend a virtual information session on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6-7 p.m. To register for the information session, go here.

RVCC Adult Learning Information Sessions
2025-10-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-22 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: October 22, November 19, and December 17.
Two sessions have been scheduled for each date, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 6 and 8 p.m., and all 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.
RVCC’s Spring Semester classes begin January 21, and registration opens November 3.
