Greater Raritan

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2022-03-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-31 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free nine-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” We know these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning March 3, 2022, and ending April 28, 2022.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes eight of the nine sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
To register, user the QR code on this flyer, or click here. For questions, email Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

Job and Volunteer Fair For Persons with Disabilities
2022-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Bridgewater Somerset County Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08876, United States
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey will host a Job and Volunteer Fair for persons with disabilities from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Bridgewater Somerset County Library at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater.
All are invited to this free event for adults and teens (16 and up) with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Attendees will learn about volunteer and employment opportunities in Somerset County. Participating employers will highlight their open positions and gain an understanding of the value of working with this population. Service organizations for people with disabilities will also highlight resources available to this community.
All teens and adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities are encouraged to attend. No registration is required.
See https://sclsnj.org/april-7-job-fair for vendor list. Additional employers and service organizations interested in participating may contact Darryl Voorhees at dvoorhees@sclibnj.org.
This program is made possible through a partnership with The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the Somerset County Business Partnership.

Right at Home Virtual Information Session
2022-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, for the Hillsborough-based Right at Home, which has positions available throughout Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
These include: Scheduling Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and N.J. Certified Home Health Aide.
Attendees will be get details about the benefits offered by the company, including flexible schedules, competitive pay, 401K and CHHA school sponsorships.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3qHGo6O.

Annual Reentry Conference - Trauma, A Hero's Journey
2022-04-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
NJ Reentry Corp is hosting its Annual Reentry Conference – Trauma, A Hero’s Journey, on Thursday, April 14th, 9:00am-4:00pm at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City.
The event’s featured speaker is U.S. Army veteran Daniel Rodriguez. A range of 20-plus speakers will also highlight different aspects of the veteran’s journey. For more information on the event, go to www.njreentry.org.
Register for the event at this Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/238344283167.

Career webinar: Mastering the Interview
2022-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. The virtual Mastering the Interview workshop being conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, will allow participants to explore how to prepare for an interview, become familiar with questions to expect, and ask the question they should think about asking.
The event, hosted by the Hunterdon County Library System, will feature Jan Goodman, community outreach specialist and career coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center.
This workshop will be conducted through Zoom and pre-registration is required. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3LtvP0i. To join Zoom meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85230524291; Meeting ID: 852 3052 4291

Life After High School - Career Paths for Youth Event
2022-04-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Youth Committee is presenting Life After High School – Career Paths for Youth from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in the Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, Lamington Road, Branchburg.
During this free event, youth attendees (middle school, high school and college-age young adults along with parents and guidance counselors) will have the opportunity to network and learn about the many options available to the workforce-bound student looking for a career path that supports financial security and independence.
More than 30 businesses and non-profit agencies, school program administrators, service providers and other organizations are scheduled to take part in the event as exhibitors and use this opportunity to network with attendees. In addition, the conference will set aside time for workforce members and community leaders to share their individual success stories with attendees. The event begins with a light meal, registration and networking at 5:30 p.m. Program presentations will run from 6 to 6:45 p.m., and networking will continue through 8 p.m.
The latest attendee list can be viewed on the home page of www.thegrwdb.org. Businesses and other organizations wishing to register to join this list and meet youth attendees should email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
Prospective youth, parent and guidance counselor attendees are asked to register by going to https://bit.ly/3C1JuqX; walk-ins are welcomed. There is no charge to attend the event as an exhibitor or as attendee.
This event is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and Raritan Valley Community College, with the support of Atlantis Janitorial, The Briad Group, Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, New Jersey American Water, Oasis Northeast (ERG at AT&T), ShopRite at Hunterdon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Zeus.

Virtual Info Session with Goodwill NYNJ
2022-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ is hosting a Virtual Career Service Info Session on Saturday, April 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event will provide information on career services for youth and adults with disabilities and veterans in need of wraparound support, placement and employment retention services. Info on event registration is in this flyer. Candidate interested in learning more about the event can email Natalie Hernandez at nhernandez@goodwillny.org or call her at 347-886-1239.

Peapack-Gladstone Bank Virtual Information Session
2022-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, for Peapack-Gladstone Bank, with locations in Somerset and Morris Counties.
Positions: Client Advisor II; Financial Analyst I; Operational Analyst; Treasury Management Operations Specialist; Universal Banker I; Universal Banker II; Wealth Client Service Coordinator; and Wealth Management Customer Administrator.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3kKoA80.

Golf Fore Literacy for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County
2022-07-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough, NJ, 08846, United States
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.
This 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.
Like 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.
To register or for more information, go to LVSC’s website, Golf Fore Literacy 2022 – Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (literacysomerset.org).

Not an Easy Fix: A Night of Community, Honoring and Healing
2022-08-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Somerset County Courthouse Lawn, Main Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
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.
The 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.
The event will include community speakers, special music, personal stories, a sunset candlelight vigil and a photo memorial wall.
For more information, visit www.notaneasyfix.org.

Somerset County Operation Helping Hand 2nd Annual Overdose Awareness Day Event
2022-08-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
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.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Fireworks will end the evening.
A 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.
Scan the QR code in this flyer to get tickets.

Unlearning Ableism: How to be an Ally with People with Disabilities
2022-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
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.
Ableism, 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.
The presenter is Kara Ayers, PhD, associate director, University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
To register for this webinar, go here. To view the Fall 2022 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series brochure, go here.

Cannabis Hiring and Information Event at RVCC Workforce Training Center
2022-10-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
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.
The 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.
Valley 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.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will be on-site to answer questions related to employment services in Somerset and Hunterdon counties.
PremierMD 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.
This 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.
Visit https://www.valleywellnessnj.com/, https://www.thegrwdb.org/, or www.NJMedicalMarijuana.us.

Somerset County Diversity Festival
2022-10-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Somerville, Grove and Main Streets, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
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.
This 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.
For 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.
To 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.

Somerset County DisABILITY Services Expo
2022-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater, NJ, 08876, United States
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.
The 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.
All community members are welcomed to attend.
The event is sponsored by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services.

NJ Reentry Corp. Interfaith Conference - A Call To Action: Second Chances
2022-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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.
The 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.
The conference will be conducted on Monday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kean University,1000 Morris Ave., Union.
Register on Eventbrite by going here.
Share the English-language flyer and the Spanish-language flyer.

Job and Resource Fair at the Riverdale Armory
2022-11-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, 07457, United States
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:

Thursday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale (07457)
Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Guard Training Center, 100 Camp Drive, Sea Girt (08750)
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Army National Guard, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrence Township (08648)
Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., South Jersey Job and Resource Fair, 3700 Technology Drive, Wrightstown (08640)

All the fairs are free and will feature different community resources, including legal, mental health, veterans, One-Stop Career Centers and more.
For more information, use the QR code for each event in this flyer.
The events are presented by the Soldier & Family Readiness Team.

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Perfect Pairs Fall Soiree
2022-11-04 19:00 - 22:00 | SCLSNJ’s Montgomery Branch, 100 Community Drive, Skillman, NJ, 08858, United States
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.
The event includes dinner and dessert, a wine bar and live music by Cobalt Quartet.
This 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.
For details and tickets, go here.

Job and Resource Fair at National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt
2022-11-05 10:00 - 14:00 | National Guard Training Center, 100 Camp Drive, Sea Girt, 08750, United States

NJ Rural Health Conference on Care and Health Equity
2022-11-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Rutgers University Cook College Campus Student Center, 59 Biel Road, New Brunswick, NJ, 08091, United States
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.
The 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.
The 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.
To register, go here.

Job and Resource Fair at Army National Guard in Lawrence Township
2022-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Army National Guard, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrence Township, 08648, United States

South Jersey Job and Resource Fair for Veterans
2022-11-19 10:00 - 15:00 | South Jersey Job and Resource Fair, 3700 Technology Drive, Wrightstown, 08640, United States

Greater Raritan One-Stop Holiday Open House
2022-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, 27 Warren St., 2nd floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
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.
Attendees 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.
Call the Greater Raritan One Stop Career Training Center at 908-541-5780 or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us.

GRWDB Local Plan Public Forum
2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | 27 Warren St, first floor, Somerville, NJ 08876, 27 Warren St., first floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
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.
Every 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.
Conducting 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.
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.
To 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.

Hunterdon County Polytech Central Campus Open House
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon County Polytech Central Campus, 10 Junction Road, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
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.

Community 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.

Programs provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on training, earn college credits or industry certifications, develop career skills, and gain valuable industry experiences.

Hunterdon County students in 10th and 11th grade are eligible to apply for the 2023-24 school year.

To register, fill out this Open House​​​​​​​ form.

For more information, visit https://polytech.hcvsd.org/.
