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SUMMARY:Career webinar: Autism and the Workforce -- Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together
DESCRIPTION:Join the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board’s Abilities Committee and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday\, April 26\, for a panel discussion about Autism in the workplace\, from training to employment\, from a perspective of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging. \nThe webinar is geared toward employers\, families\, and job seekers on the Autism Spectrum. Scheduled panel participants include: \n\nRunning a Successful Business with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum—Ann Marie Sullivan\nJob Preparedness—Jason Weppelman\, SME\nInterviewing—Helen Genova\, Ph.D.\nDisclosure—Jason Weppelman\, SME\nSCALE (Supporting Community Access Through Leisure and Employment) program at Rutgers University—James Marraventano\, Ed.D.\nNJTIP @ Rutgers (Travel Independence Program)—Louis Hoffman.\n\nTo register to attend this event\, go here. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-autism-and-the-workforce-fitting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Bike Drive
DESCRIPTION:RideWise\, Somerset County’s transportation agency\, works to give adults in need of reliable transportation a new ride through its BikeConnect program. BikeConnect is a bicycle rehabilitation program presented in partnership with Pops Bike Shop in Somerville; donated bicycles are repaired and given to adults who need reliable transportation for employment. \nThis program is possible only through bike donations from the community. Community members can “recycle” their old\, gently used bikes by donating them to RideWise at an Earth Day Bike Drive running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday\, April 21\, at Pops Bike Shop\, 34 E. Main St.\, Somerville. The program is especially in need of large-frame bikes for individuals 5 foot 9 inches and taller. \nThe rain date is Monday\, April 24. \nTo learn more about BikeConnect or to inquire about the bike drive\, contact 908-704-1011\, or visit https://ridewise.org/bikeconnect/.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/earth-day-bike-drive/
LOCATION:Pops Bike Shop\, 34 E. Main St.\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230320T163949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T184635Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Center for Independent Living Support Coordination Info Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Progressive Center for Independent Living (PCIL) is hosting a Support Coordination Info Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday\, April 18\, at the Meadows at Oldwick\, 800 Fisher Road\, Whitehouse Station. \nPCIL serves Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.  At the event\, vendors will be available for families to meet and discuss services and PCIL representatives will be on hand to answer any questions around support coordination and the other services we have available. \nTo attend\, RSVP to 908-633-4085 by April 12. \nFor more information\, visit www.pcil.org.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/progressive-center-for-independent-living-support-coordination-info-fair/
LOCATION:Meadows at Oldwick\, 800 Fisher Road\, Whitehouse Station\, NJ\, 08889\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20200513T173950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T194805Z
UID:8500-1681293600-1681300800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
DESCRIPTION:The job market continues to change\, as does the way we look for work. In the career webinar\, Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio\, participants will discuss the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the interview. \nThe Wednesday\, April 12\, webinar\, beginning at 10 a.m.\, is presented in collaboration with the Johnson Public Library in Hackensack and North Jersey Partners\, in partnership by Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services. The presenter is Jan Goodman\, community outreach specialist/career coach for Career Center Training Services. \nThe workshop will be presented on the Zoom platform\, and pre-registration is required. To register\, go to https://bit.ly/3H8CKud.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-creating-a-dynamic-job-portfolio-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230223T232259Z
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SUMMARY:NJ Reentry conference Training for the Dignity of Work
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Reentry Corporation\, the nonprofit agency whose mission is to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from jail or prison\, will conduct its annual reentry conference\, “Training for the Dignity of Work\,” on Thursday\, April 6\, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Mac Mahon Student Center\, Saint Peter’s University\, Jersey City. \nThe event\, which will focus on job training and other skills needed for successful reentry into society\, will feature the stories of several NJRC participants who have developed careers because job training. The conference will also feature a variety of seminars with business leaders\, government officials\, and the formerly incarcerated\, that will focus on pathways to employment. \nRegister here for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/njrc-annual-conference-training-for-the-dignity-of-work-tickets-542886637547. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/nj-reentry-conference-training-for-the-dignity-of-work/
LOCATION:Saint Peter’s University\, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd.\, Jersey City\, NJ\, 07306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230316T214707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T214707Z
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SUMMARY:Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center at 27 Warren St.\, second floor\, Somerville\, is hosting a Career Cafe series this spring. \nJob seekers\, community and faith-based organizations and current Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board partners as well as area businesses are invited to stop by for coffee\, cookies and conversation about the menu of Training Center’s services\, including individual and cohort training opportunities\, resume and job search assistance\, literacy services and much more. \nThis information series will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on the following Fridays: March 31\, April 28\, May 19 and June 30. If you can’t make it those days or hours\, the Training Center is open for walk-in service five days a week\, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday\, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Appointments during those times are also available. \nFor questions about the Career Cafes and to learn more about available services\, email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-cafe-at-greater-raritan-one-stop-career-training-services-center/
LOCATION:Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center\, 27 Warren St.\, 2nd floor\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230228T232839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T232923Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring the Anniversary of FMLA and Exploring NJ Paid Leave Protections
DESCRIPTION:The United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division & the Women’s Bureau along with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy will give a virtual presentation at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday\, March 1\, “Honoring the 30th Anniversary of FMLA and Exploring New Jersey Paid Leave Protections.” \nThe webinar is part of a nationwide commemoration led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division\, which enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act. \nThe webinar will focus on protections under federal and state law\, including maternity leave and how it helps Black working families and other underserved communities. Among the presenters is NJDOL Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. \nThe event is open to workers\, employers\, associations\, advocates\, community organizations and other New Jersey stakeholders. Attendance is free\, but registration is required by going here. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/8737/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230215T212222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T214929Z
UID:8632-1677090600-1677096000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Virtual U.S. Citizenship Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) will host a virtual U.S. Citizenship Information Session on Wednesday\, February 22\, at 6:30 pm. A representative from U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services will conduct the session and answer questions. \nThe session is for anyone interested in becoming a U.S. citizen and anyone interested in learning more about the process. \nTo register\, use the QR code in this flyer or go to whttps://www.literacysomerset.org /students/tutoring. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/8632/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230202T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T233300Z
UID:8530-1676455200-1676458800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the ADA: Disabled Voices in the Conversation about Inclusion in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:The Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity (MCOCO) has teamed up with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) to discuss a topic that is too frequently pushed to the sidelines or only spoken of in whispers: disability in the workplace. \nAs of 2021\, disabled people make up more than 19 percent of the American labor force. This proportion is growing for a number of reasons\, from cultural shifts empowering people with disabilities in the workplace to long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are currently 61 million individuals with disabilities in the United States\, and only about half of them are working. While some are unable to work and need different supports\, the conversation about those who are ready\, willing\, and able to work\, but are discriminated against or otherwise disenfranchised\, is too often neglected. \nTo combat this marginalization\, MCOCO and DVRS are working together to bring you a two-part series of free virtual workshops tackling this issue from multiple angles. The first workshop\, “Beyond the ADA: Disabled Voices in the Conversation about Inclusion\,” will take place Wednesday\, February 15\, at 10:00 am via Zoom\, spotlighting the true\, unfiltered experiences of people with disabilities as they have navigated education\, the job search\, the workplace\, and beyond. \nFeatured speakers include: \nJohn Killacky\, a former Representative in the Vermont House of Representatives\, who was previously director of Flynn Center in Burlington and Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco.  He is also a video artist who co-edited the Lambda-award winning anthology\, “Queer Crips: Disabled Gay Men and Their Stories.” \nRachel Smith\, Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) and Employment Services Manager at Easterseals of New Jersey\, supporting those with Intellectual and Development Disabilities\, and bringing firsthand knowledge from the field into her trainings. \nJason Weppelman\, who has over a decade of experience in helping people with disabilities\, autism and/or neurodivergence find careers.  He has helped both small and large companies see the value in this talent and create plans to recruit and hire.  Jason\, himself\, has epilepsy and has recently had to learn to navigate the world with this disability. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/beyond-the-ada-disabled-voices-in-the-conversation-about-inclusion-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20220826T175535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T232309Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis Job Fair and Information Session at RVCC
DESCRIPTION:Valley Wellness\, a medical cannabis dispensary located in Raritan Borough\, in partnership with Hillview Farms\, Premier MD\, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, and Minorities for Medical Marijuana\, are bringing a one-of-a-kind forum to the region on Monday\, February 13\, from 4-7 p.m. at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. \nThis Job Fair and Educational Event will be presented in the college’s Conference Center and showcase information on the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Participation is open to all and is free of charge. \nValley Wellness\, at 407 US 202 in Raritan Borough\, is New Jersey’s first independently owned and operated medical cannabis dispensary. “We worked hard this year to get Valley Wellness open this past November; now we’re excited to get into the community to provide information\, education\, and employment opportunities to area residents\,” said Sarah Trent\, C.E.O. of Valley Wellness. \nValley Wellness will be conducting on site interviews throughout the event for positions in Valley Wellness’s dispensary and Hillview Farms will be collecting resumes in order to start hiring later this spring. Those interested in securing an on-site interview the day of the event\, should pre-register by using this link: apply here. Walk-ins will also be given interviews\, so participants are encouraged to bring their resume. \nPresentations will be given by: \n\nHillview Farms in Pequannock\, is New Jersey’s first licensed cultivator\, owned and operated by native New Jersey farmers.\nPremierMD\, in Bridgewater\, is a medical practice headed up by Dr. David Boguslavsky who specializes in traditional and alternative patient care methods. PremierMD will be on hand to explain the benefits of the medicinal use of cannabis and will be available to assist in the initial steps needed to obtain a NJ Department of Health Medicinal Marijuana card\, for those interested.\nMichael Hoffman is a New Jersey attorney specializing in marijuana expungement cases.\nThe Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board oversees federally and state-funded career and employment services for businesses and residents in Hunterdon and Somerset County. Staff will be on-site to answer questions related to employment services they and partners provide to Somerset and Hunterdon residents.\nMinorities for Medical Marijuana is a nonprofit organization committed to creating a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought\, experience and opportunities are valued\, respected\, appreciated\, and celebrated. Representatives will be on hand to serve as a resource providing information\, referrals and education regarding cannabis legislation\, events activities\, and initiatives.\n\nFor those attending the event\, Valley Wellness will offer via raffle two scholarships valued at $500 each to NJ Cannabis Certified. The 15-hour\, five-module certificate course is taught live via Zoom\, and is designed for those interested in working within the cannabis industry or anyone simply looking to learn more about cannabis. Visit https://njcannacert.com/.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/cannabis-hiring-and-information-event-at-rvcc-workforce-training-center-2/
LOCATION:Raritan Valley Community College Event Center\, 118 Lamington Road\, Branchburg\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recruitment Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230119T234440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T234912Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset County Vocational-Technical High School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Somerset County Vocational-Technical High School (SCVTHS) at 14 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater is conducting an open house from 9 a.m.to noon Saturday\, Feb. 4. (The snow date is Feb. 11.) \nAttendees will have the opportunity to tour the SCVTHS campus and meet with teachers.  This link is a PDF of the booklet being distributed at the open house and provides overviews to the school’s many Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. \nAttendees are encouraged to pre-register prior to the Open House by going here. \nFamilies with more than one child interested in learning more about the SCVTHS CTE programs\, are asked to complete a separate registration for each child who will be attending. \nFor questions\, contact Pupil Services at 908-526-8900\, Ext. 7250 or Ext. 7243.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/somerset-county-vocational-technical-high-school-open-house/
LOCATION:Somerset County Vocational-Technical  High School\, 14 Vogt Drive\, Bridgewater\, NJ\, 08807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230126T164319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T164422Z
UID:8397-1675170000-1675175400@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:N.J. Community Health Worker Institute Information Session
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey employers\, along with state agencies and county colleges\, are encouraged to join a Jan. 31 Information Session on the New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe-Galette Community Health Worker Institute cohort\, which seeks to grow the healthcare workforce. The session is running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams\, and participants may also call in. \nMore information is available in this flyer\, and here is the link to the interest form for employers.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/n-j-community-health-worker-institute-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230125T175637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T181513Z
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SUMMARY:Hunterdon County Polytech Central Campus Open House
DESCRIPTION:Hunterdon Polytech is conducting an Open House on Saturday\, Jan. 28\, at its Bartles Corner Campus at 8 Bartles Corner Road\, and its Central Campus at 10 Junction Road\, Flemington.\n\nCommunity members can visit either campus from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday to learn about the high-quality\, shared-time career and technical education programs available for high school students. Participants will meet instructors\, see the learning environment\, and talk with current students about their Polytech experience.\n\nPrograms provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on training\, earn college credits or industry certifications\, develop career skills\, and gain valuable industry experiences.\n\nHunterdon County students in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply for the 2023-24 school year.\n\nTo register\, fill out this Open House​​​​​​​ form.\n\nFor more information\, visit https://polytech.hcvsd.org/.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/hunterdon-county-polytech-bartles-road-campus-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Hunterdon County Polytech Central Campus\, 10 Junction Road\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20230125T175637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T175657Z
UID:8384-1674900000-1674907200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Hunterdon County Polytech Bartles Road Campus Open House
DESCRIPTION:Hunterdon Polytech is conducting an Open House on Saturday\, Jan. 28\, at its Bartles Corner Campus at 8 Bartles Corner Road\, and its Central Campus at 10 Junction Road\, Flemington.\n\nCommunity members can visit either campus from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday to learn about the high-quality\, shared-time career and technical education programs available for high school students. Participants will meet instructors\, see the learning environment\, and talk with current students about their Polytech experience.\n\nPrograms provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on training\, earn college credits or industry certifications\, develop career skills\, and gain valuable industry experiences.\n\nHunterdon County students in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply for the 2023-24 school year.\n\nTo register\, fill out this Open House​​​​​​​ form.\n\nFor more information\, visit https://polytech.hcvsd.org/.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/hunterdon-county-polytech-bartles-road-campus-open-house/
LOCATION:Hunterdon County Polytech Bartles Road Campus\, 8 Bartles Corner Road\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221129T232751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T232751Z
UID:8141-1670328000-1670335200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:GRWDB Local Plan Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) invites community members\, employers\, residents\, and public officials in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties to join a discussion about workforce services and programs for both counties. Input from attendees will help the GRWDB develop its 2023 workforce plan. The forum will be available to the public virtually and open for in-person attendance on Tuesday\, Dec. 6\, in Somerville. \nEvery four years\, New Jersey’s 17 local workforce boards are required to write a Local Plan to help workforce boards better serve their clients. Each of the 17 Plans outlines workforce services and programs available to employers and job seekers and ways to collaborate and improve the system. The plan is developed based on local data trends and evaluations of existing services\, along with input received from the public discussion. The deadline to submit the Local Plan to the state is spring 2023. \nConducting the public forum will be GRWDB staff. Attending the meeting will be members of the GRWDB full board and its five workforce committees\, and local officials and residents. Any individuals and representatives from organizations can attend this public forum. \n The public forum occurs on Monday\, Dec. 6\, from 12 to 2 p.m. in the first-floor conference room at 27 Warren St. in Somerville. A light lunch will be served at noon\, followed by a presentation and discussion from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All attendees will receive a pre-meeting packet to review data sets for a robust conversation. \nTo register for in-person attendance or to attend virtually and receive a GoToMeeting link\, send an email to info@thegrwdb.org. For more information\, contact Grzella at 908-541-5790.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/grwdb-local-plan-public-forum/
LOCATION:27 Warren St\, first floor\, Somerville\, NJ 08876\, 27 Warren St.\, first floor\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221121T224851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T224905Z
UID:8111-1669986000-1669996800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Greater Raritan One-Stop Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan One-Stop system\, serving job seekers and employers in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties\, is conducting a Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday\, Dec. 2\, at the offices of the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center\, 27 Warren St.\, second floor\, Somerville. \nAttendees can enjoy light refreshments\, tour the office\, pick up material highlighting the services of all workforce system partners in the two counties\, and talk with staff about career pathway services. \nCall the Greater Raritan One Stop Career Training Center at 908-541-5780 or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/greater-raritan-one-stop-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center\, 27 Warren St.\, 2nd floor\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221022T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T202239Z
UID:7936-1668852000-1668870000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:South Jersey Job and Resource Fair for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: \n\nThursday\, Nov. 3\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Riverdale Armory\, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike\, Riverdale (07457)\nSaturday\, Nov. 5\,  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, National Guard Training Center\, 100 Camp Drive\, Sea Girt (08750)\nWednesday\, Nov. 16\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Army National Guard\, 151 Eggert Crossing Road\, Lawrence Township (08648)\nSaturday\, Nov. 19\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, South Jersey Job and Resource Fair\, 3700 Technology Drive\, Wrightstown (08640)\n\nAll the fairs are free and will feature different community resources\, including legal\, mental health\, veterans\, One-Stop Career Centers and more. \nFor more information\, use the QR code for each event in this flyer. \nThe events are presented by the Soldier & Family Readiness Team. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-and-resource-fair-at-the-riverdale-academy-2-2-2/
LOCATION:South Jersey Job and Resource Fair\, 3700 Technology Drive\, Wrightstown\, 08640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221022T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T202027Z
UID:7933-1668592800-1668607200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Job and Resource Fair at Army National Guard in Lawrence Township
DESCRIPTION:A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: \n\nThursday\, Nov. 3\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Riverdale Armory\, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike\, Riverdale (07457)\nSaturday\, Nov. 5\,  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, National Guard Training Center\, 100 Camp Drive\, Sea Girt (08750)\nWednesday\, Nov. 16\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Army National Guard\, 151 Eggert Crossing Road\, Lawrence Township (08648)\nSaturday\, Nov. 19\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, South Jersey Job and Resource Fair\, 3700 Technology Drive\, Wrightstown (08640)\n\nAll the fairs are free and will feature different community resources\, including legal\, mental health\, veterans\, One-Stop Career Centers and more. \nFor more information\, use the QR code for each event in this flyer. \nThe events are presented by the Soldier & Family Readiness Team. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-and-resource-fair-at-the-riverdale-academy-2-2/
LOCATION:Army National Guard\, 151 Eggert Crossing Road\, Lawrence Township\, 08648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221004T222903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T223019Z
UID:7788-1668067200-1668096000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:NJ Rural Health Conference on Care and Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:The First Annual NJ Rural Health Conference hosted by the New Jersey Department of Health will provide information about health trends that organizers believe can help raise the standard for rural health in New Jersey. \nThe free event will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday\, Nov. 10\, 2022\, Rutgers University Cook College Campus Student Center\, 59 Biel Road New Brunswick. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. “Advancing Care and Health Equity in Rural Communities” can be attended in person or virtually. \nThe keynote address will be Tammy Norville\, CEO of the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The conference will have two general sessions\, six break-out sessions\, and time for discussions and networking. Agenda topics include: Workforce Development; Access to Mental Health; Maternal and Child Health; and many more. \nTo register\, go here.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/nj-rural-health-conference-on-care-and-health-equity/
LOCATION:Rutgers University Cook College Campus Student Center\, 59 Biel Road\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221022T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T201816Z
UID:7930-1667642400-1667656800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Job and Resource Fair at National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt
DESCRIPTION:A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: \n\nThursday\, Nov. 3\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Riverdale Armory\, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike\, Riverdale (07457)\nSaturday\, Nov. 5\,  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, National Guard Training Center\, 100 Camp Drive\, Sea Girt (08750)\nWednesday\, Nov. 16\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Army National Guard\, 151 Eggert Crossing Road\, Lawrence Township (08648)\nSaturday\, Nov. 19\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, South Jersey Job and Resource Fair\, 3700 Technology Drive\, Wrightstown (08640)\n\nAll the fairs are free and will feature different community resources\, including legal\, mental health\, veterans\, One-Stop Career Centers and more. \nFor more information\, use the QR code for each event in this flyer. \nThe events are presented by the Soldier & Family Readiness Team. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-and-resource-fair-at-the-riverdale-academy-2/
LOCATION:National Guard Training Center\, 100 Camp Drive\, Sea Girt\, 08750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20200401T171818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T222905Z
UID:7820-1667588400-1667599200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Perfect Pairs Fall Soiree
DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Perfect Pairs Fall Soiree will be conducted at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at SCLSNJ’s Montgomery Branch\, 100 Community Drive\, Skillman. \nThe event includes dinner and dessert\, a wine bar and live music by Cobalt Quartet. \nThis event is celebrating many pairs: Literacy and library; tutors and students; language and culture; wine and cheese; dinner and drinks; and friends and fun. Perfect Pairs benefits the Literacy Volunteers adult literacy services\, and is hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. \nFor details and tickets\, go here. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/literacy-volunteers-of-somerset-county-garden-of-literacy-brunch-and-silent-auction-2/
LOCATION:SCLSNJ’s Montgomery Branch\, 100 Community Drive\, Skillman\, NJ\, 08858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221022T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T201628Z
UID:7926-1667469600-1667484000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Job and Resource Fair at the Riverdale Armory
DESCRIPTION:A series of four Job and Resources Fairs for Veterans and their families are being presented in November at the following times and dates in the following locations: \n\nThursday\, Nov. 3\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Riverdale Armory\, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike\, Riverdale (07457)\nSaturday\, Nov. 5\,  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, National Guard Training Center\, 100 Camp Drive\, Sea Girt (08750)\nWednesday\, Nov. 16\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Army National Guard\, 151 Eggert Crossing Road\, Lawrence Township (08648)\nSaturday\, Nov. 19\, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, South Jersey Job and Resource Fair\, 3700 Technology Drive\, Wrightstown (08640)\n\nAll the fairs are free and will feature different community resources\, including legal\, mental health\, veterans\, One-Stop Career Centers and more. \nFor more information\, use the QR code for each event in this flyer. \nThe events are presented by the Soldier & Family Readiness Team. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-and-resource-fair-at-the-riverdale-academy/
LOCATION:Riverdale Armory\, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike\, Riverdale\, 07457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20220818T212524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T214702Z
UID:7553-1666602000-1666627200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:NJ Reentry Corp. Interfaith Conference - A Call To Action: Second Chances
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Reentry Corp. is inviting religious leaders of all faiths from the state of New Jersey to its Interfaith Conference — A Call To Action : Second Chances. \nThe Keynote Speaker will be Father Greg Boyle\, founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles\, the largest gang-intervention\, rehabilitation and reentry program in the world. \nThe conference will be conducted on Monday\, October 24\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kean University\,1000 Morris Ave.\, Union. \nRegister on Eventbrite by going here. \nShare the English-language flyer and the Spanish-language flyer.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/nj-reentry-corp-interfaith-conference-a-call-to-action-second-chances/
LOCATION:Kean University\, 1000 Morris Ave.\, Union\, NJ\, 07083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221007T213617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T213617Z
UID:7825-1666432800-1666443600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Somerset County DisABILITY Services Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Somerset County DisABILITY Services Expo will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday\, Oct. 22\, at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater\, 876 E. Main St.\, Bridgewater. \nThe free event will include workshops\, information about financial-based program and exhibits from local agencies and community organizations\, including the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. \nAll community members are welcomed to attend. \nThe event is sponsored by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/somerset-county-disability-services-expo/
LOCATION:Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater\, 876 E. Main St.\, Bridgewater\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20221007T215452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T215601Z
UID:7828-1665921600-1665936000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Somerset County Diversity Festival
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate that\, October is Global Diversity Awareness month\, the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners will host the fourth annual Diversity Festival on October 16\, 2022\, from 12-4 pm on Main and Grove Streets in downtown Somerville.  The Diversity Festival is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate residents from all backgrounds\, cultures and ethnicities and have a great day in downtown Somerville all at the same time. \nThis year’s festival offers something for everyone. The space has doubled\, providing room for more food\, more games\, and more fun! We’ve added a second sound stage to accommodate more artists and will feature performances by a zydeco band\, an Indian fusion duo\, a jazz duo\, an acappella chorus\, and a Latin swing band. There will also be two dance performances. \nFor the first time ever\, the festival will feature a KidZone where games and activities for our youngest county residents will be concentrated. There will be a BounceHouse\, a DJ\, two face painters\, a henna artist and jugglers\, in addition to all the games and activities we’ve planned.  And best of all – there is no charge for any of this. \nTo make the day even more special\, the organizing committee of county employees worked with the Somerset County Business Partnership to solicit prizes from their members and will have drawings throughout the day for an Iron Peak gift bag\, tickets to the Raritan Valley Community College planetarium\, a one-month membership to the Jewish Community Center\, and class passes to Club Pilates.  And do bring your appetite as there will be delicious\, affordable offerings from food trucks\, as well as a passport menu to make you aware of meal specials along Main Street. Come for lunch and stay for dinner.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/somerset-county-diversity-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Somerville\, Grove and Main Streets\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20220826T175535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T183132Z
UID:7613-1664985600-1664992800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Cannabis Hiring and Information Event at RVCC Workforce Training Center
DESCRIPTION:Valley Wellness is teaming up with the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and Premier MD to bring a one-of-a-kind event to the region on Wednesday\, October 5\, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Raritan Valley Community College\, Workforce Training Center in Branchburg. \nThe event will kick off with a general information session about the cannabis industry from 4 to  5 p.m. and will then move into breakout rooms for on-site interviews with Valley Wellness\, as well as assistance with signing up for medical marijuana card with Premier MD and Dr. David Boguslavsky. \nValley Wellness\, set to open on Nov. 1 in Raritan Borough\, will be hiring patient care associates (or retail floor attendants). Those interested in securing an on-site interview the day of the event should pre-register at this link.  Space permitting\, walk-ins will also be given interviews; applicants are asked to . bring  resumes. \nThe Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will be on-site to answer questions related to employment services in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. \nPremierMD is a medical practice headed up by Dr. David Boguslavsky which specializes in traditional and alternative patient care methods\, including assisting patients with qualifying medical conditions for the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program. A list of qualifying conditions can be found here. Pre-registrants will have an opportunity to complete the process on-site with PremierMD staff. Walk-ins will be guided through the initial steps to complete before the seeing the doctor. \nThis comprehensive cannabis forum is open to all\, whether to seek job opportunities in the emerging cannabis industry or to get information about the medical benefits to cannabis. \nVisit https://www.valleywellnessnj.com/\, https://www.thegrwdb.org/\, or www.NJMedicalMarijuana.us.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/cannabis-hiring-and-information-event-at-rvcc-workforce-training-center/
LOCATION:Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center\, 118 Lamington Road\, Branchburg\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recruitment Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20220818T215300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T215300Z
UID:7561-1664532000-1664539200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Unlearning Ableism: How to be an Ally with  People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:As part of its fall Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series\, the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities will present Unlearning Ableism: How to be an Ally with People with Disabilities\, from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. Friday\, Sept. 30. \nAbleism\, or discrimination against people with disabilities\, contributes to inequities in our society. During this webinar\, participants will learn to identify ableism and how they can respond in positive\, proactive ways to promote inclusion. Research-based findings will be discussed as well as first-hand accounts of ableism and allyship. \nThe presenter is Kara Ayers\, PhD\, associate director\, University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities\, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. \nTo register for this webinar\, go here. To view the Fall 2022 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series brochure\, go here. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/unlearning-ableism-how-to-be-an-ally-with-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20220812T215141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T215322Z
UID:7513-1661623200-1661635800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Somerset County Operation Helping Hand 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Somerset County Operation Helping Hand 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Day Event will be conducted on Saturday\, Aug. 27\, at the Somerset Patriot’s TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. \nDoors open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Fireworks will end the evening. \nA variety of agencies will be on hand to promote substance abuse awareness. They include Warren County Prosecutor’s Office – Operation Helping Hand; Community in Crisis; the Somerset County Department of Human Services; Empower Somerset; NJ Cares / CDC; the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s Pathways to Recovery program and Prevention Links; and Recovery Centers of America. \nScan the QR code in this flyer to get tickets.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/somerset-county-operation-helping-hand-2nd-annual-overdose-awareness-day-event/
LOCATION:Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark\, 1 Patriots Drive\, Bridgewater\, NJ\, 08807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20220812T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T212253Z
UID:7507-1661104800-1661113800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Not an Easy Fix: A Night of Community\, Honoring and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Not an Easy Fix: A Night of Community\, Honoring and Healing\, will be conducted on the Somerset County Courthouse Lawn\, Main Street\, Somerville\, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday\, Aug. 21. \nThe event\, addressing the ongoing opioid and fentanyl epidemic\, will honor loved ones lost to substance abuse and offer community resource tables from local organizations working in this field. This will include the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s Pathways to Recovery program. \nThe event will include community speakers\, special music\, personal stories\, a sunset candlelight vigil and a photo memorial wall. \nFor more information\, visit www.notaneasyfix.org. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/not-an-easy-fix-a-night-of-community-honoring-and-healing/
LOCATION:Somerset County Courthouse Lawn\, Main Street\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184810
CREATED:20210426T215840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T184935Z
UID:6481-1658149200-1658167200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Golf Fore Literacy for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Golf Fore Literacy supporting the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) will begin on Monday\, July 18\, with a 1 p.m. Modified Shotgun Start. \nThis year\, in addition to an afternoon playing Royce Brook’s Private West Course\, participants can enjoy a best ball scramble\, a driving range\, putting screen and prizes. \nLike so many nonprofits\, LVSC has transformed its services to a meet today’s needs. Today\, more than 200 students are learning English\, largely remotely from 100-plus trained LVSC volunteers. Participation will help support those who are learn to read\, write\, and communicate in English\, so that they can have a better life. \nTo register or for more information\, go to LVSC’s website\, Golf Fore Literacy 2022 – Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (literacysomerset.org). \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/golf-fore-literacy-for-literacy-volunteers-of-somerset-county-2/
LOCATION:Royce Brook Golf Club\, 201 Hamilton Road\, Hillsborough\, NJ\, 08846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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