Greater Raritan

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2023-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering in July and July a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” These are challenging times. 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 Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning June 6, 2023, and ending July 25, 2023.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight 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.

Webinar: Equity for Working Women and Families
2023-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
A webinar, Equity for Working Women and Families: Past, Present and Future, will be presented from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 16.
The event is presented by HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Region 2 and the Department of Labor Women’s Bureau in the Northeast Region.
The webinar aims to address structural barriers that prevent economic and social well-being for working women and families by sharing accurate and timely data on working women in the labor force and highlighting policies that advance equity.
Speakers will highlight data on working women in the labor force from the past, present, and future, and policies intended to advance equity for working women and families.
To register, use the link in this flyer or go here.

Constructing a Secure and Inclusive Workspace: Listening to Psychological and Physical Safety Concerns
2023-09-13 14:30 - 19:30 | Newark Public Library, 5 Washington St., Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
Listening session on safety in the construction industry will be conducted on Wednesday, September 13, at the Newark Public Library, 5 Washington St., Newark.
There will be two listening sessions for Constructing a Secure and Inclusive Workshop. The first, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., is for employers. The second, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be for employees.
Each session will include agency introductions and an overview presentation, followed by discussions on physical safety and mental health challenges.
For more information and to register, use the eventbrite link in this flyer or go here.
The event is supported by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor and other federal offices.

Somerset County Community Resource Event
2023-09-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Somerset County Department of Human Services, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and The Giving Network are collaborating on a two-day Community Resource Event in which resources and free items will be given away to community members. Items include free household items, coats and more. Everything is available while supplies last. This event is open to all Somerset County families and individuals. No information is required from residents.
The event will be conducted at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 300 Union Ave, Somerville, on Friday, September 15 from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All interested local agencies are invited to participate, by tabling to provide resources and promote agency services and programs. Follow this link to register by Thursday, September 7. Please note this is an outside event and all agencies must provide their own table. Tents/canopies are encouraged.
For any questions, contact Rheanah Johnson at Rjohnson@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-704-6300.

Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
2023-09-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, 27 Warren St., 2nd floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, Somerville, is hosting a Career Cafe series this fall.
Job 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.
This information series will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on the following Fridays: September 29, October 27 and November 17. 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. In addition, the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 6 Gauntt Place in Flemington is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and by appointment Thursday and Friday.
For questions about the Career Cafes and to learn more about available services, email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2023-10-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering in October and November a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” These are challenging times. 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 Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning October 9, 2023, and ending November 27, 2023.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight 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.

Harm Reduction Conference at RVCC
2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Community in Crisis, Somerset County’s Peer Recovery Center, is conducting a Harm Reduction Conference from 6 to 98 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, at The Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg.
The event will feature several keynote speakers and panelists to discuss the latest trends in harm reduction. For more details, see this flyer.
Harm reduction emphasizes engaging directly with people who use drugs to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission; improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing; and offer low barrier options for accessing health care services, including substance use and mental health disorder treatment.
By equipping participants with life-saving tools and information, the mission is to create positive change and save lives. Supplies will be on hand.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer. For inquiries, email spopa@communityincrisis.org.

Financial Literacy Webinar: Saving Fitness
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Sidney Baldayaque, senior benefits advisor for the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) New York Regional Office, will present “Saving Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future” at 11 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2023.
This is the second workshop in a series of Financial Friday workshops being presented by the Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development.
Planning for a secure retirement can be challenging, but the sooner you start, the easier it will be. Baldayaque will discuss ways to increase your financial fitness and save for retirement, including making the most of employer-based retirement savings plans. The webinar aims to help participants start setting goals and putting your savings high on the list of personal priorities.
To register for this free Financial Friday Workshop, click here to register or scan QR code in this flyer.

Financial Literacy Workshop presented by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:15 | Virtual Event
According to Ramsey Solutions, “four out of every five US workers live paycheck to paycheck” and “about 40% of Americans wouldn’t even be able to cover a $400 emergency”? Are you part of that statistic?
Learn the importance of budgeting, tracking expenses, credit scores, debt to income ratios and more by attending Central Jersey Housing Resource Center’s (CJHRC) free virtual Financial Literacy Workshop on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Participants will learn about CJHRC’s unique Savings Match Program for those who live in Somerset, Hunterdon or Middlesex counties. This program requires monthly counseling and on-going budgeting and savings in order for clients to receive a 3:1 match up to $900 towards a specific goal. This can be an extremely beneficial program for those seeking to improve their spending and saving behavior.
To register, got to the link in this flyer.

STEM and K-12 Education Apprenticeship Accelerator 2023
2023-11-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Passaic Community College, 1 College Boulevard, Paterson, NJ, 07505, United States
The net.America Corporation, in partnership with U.S. Department of Labor, is hosting STEM and K-12 Education Apprenticeship Accelerator 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Passaic County Community College in Paterson.
The event will showcase how Registered Apprenticeship Programs can help bolster STEM career education, K-12 education, and address STEM teacher shortages. The event will include live discussions, a keynote by NJIT professor Ashish Borgaonkar, expert panels with educators and employers, and Q&A sessions designed to provide insight into the state of STEM and K-12 education and the benefits that Registered Apprenticeship Programs offer to address common challenges.
Speakers will include leaders from U.S. Department of Labor, N.J. Department of Labor, Camden U, NJIT, Behler of America, Avatar Tech LLC, Becton Dickinson, and Passaic County Technical Vocational Schools.
To register for this free event, go here.

N.J. Rural Health Conference: Building Resilient Rural Communities
2023-11-09 08:00 - 16:00 | Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
The Second Annual Rural Health Conference event, hosted by the New Jersey Department of Health, will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Thursday, November 9, at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College East Road, Princeton.
The event, focusing on “Building Resilient Rural Communities,” aims to will provide information about health trends that will help raise the standard for rural health in New Jersey.
The event’s keynote speaker is Eduardo Sanchez, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, American Heart Association.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer or go to Apps4Org (d1y1dr9xzw7t4i.cloudfront.net).
For questions or more information, email NJST.RuralHealth@doh.nj.gov

Careers at Hunterdon Healthcare
2023-12-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join a Zoom meeting at noon Thursday, December 28, to learn more about job opportunities at Hunterdon Healthcare. A representative will talk about the variety of positions available in the Hunterdon County-based healthcare system.
The event is presented by the Norwescap Career & Life Club. For more information and to get the Zoom details, call the Norwescap Career & Life Transitions Center at 908-788-1453.

Hunterdon County Home Ownership Expo
2024-01-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Junction Road, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The County of Hunterdon, the USDA Rural Development, the Center for Business & Entrepreneurship and the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Homebuyer’s Expo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Hunterdon Central Regional High School Commons and Little Theater, Junction Road, Flemington.
This free event will feature:

Exhibitors sharing information and& resources on homeownership; these will include Realtors, lenders, title companies, inspectors, financial literacy counselors, careers-related agencies and more.
A brief presentation by USDA Rural Development on its 100 percent Direct & Guaranteed loan programs

Agencies and businesses interested in having a table at the event may register by going here. There is no fee for a table, but space is limited so registration is required.
Community members interested in attending the event must register by visiting www.hunterdon-chamber.org.

Life Sciences Industry Panel Discussion at Liberty Science Center
2024-02-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, 07305, United States
High school and college students and members of the general public are invited to attend a Life Sciences Industry Panel Discussion being conducted from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 9, at Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City.
Panelists will discuss the different pathways young people and those transitioning careers can travel to enter the Life Sciences industry.
Industry panelists for this free event include ThermoFisher Scientific, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson and Croda. In addition, representatives from vocational high schools, higher education institutions, STEM programs, the New Jersey Department of Labor and other organizations will be in attendance and available to talk with attendees. Go here to read more about the panelists and see the agenda for the event.
To register, go here or click on the QR code in this flyer.
This event is presented by North Jersey Industry Partnerships and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Liberty Science Center.
For more information, contact Angelica.Lindo@dol.nj.gov.

JA Inspire Career Fair at Middlesex College
2024-02-15 08:30 - 13:00 | 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, the JA Inspire Career Fair is being conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 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.
There is still time for interested exhibitors to register, and there is no free to be an exhibitor. To get involved, just click on the link in the flyer or go here.
For more information, contact Jamie Campbell at Jamie.Campbell@ja.org or visit janj.org.

Financial Literacy Workshop Webinar presented by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
2024-02-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Are trying to establish credit for the first time? Or are you trying to re-establish credit or are experiencing a life-style change?
Amilcar Freire with Provident Bank and Kenneth A. Myers with Synchrony Bank will lead a Central Jersey Housing Resource Center’s (CJHRC) free virtual Financial Literacy Webinar on Wednesday, February 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Topics to be covered include fair housing, budgeting and tracking expenses, managing money, saving, credit reports and much more.
To register, got to the link in this flyer, or go to www.cjhrc.org and hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab and click on the Financial Literacy Workshop, click on Financial Literacy Workshop link and register at the link on the bottom of the flyer.

JA Inspire Career Fair at Raritan Valley Community College
2024-02-29 08:30 - 13:00 | 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, the JA Inspire Career Fair is being conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 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.
There is still time for interested exhibitors to register, and there is no free to be an exhibitor. To get involved, just click on the link in the flyer or go here.
For more information, contact Jamie Campbell at Jamie.Campbell@ja.org or visit janj.org.

Webinar: I Want to Purchase an Affordable Unit - How Do I Begin?
2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:00
The Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHR) will present a webinar, I Want to Purchase an Affordable Unit – How Do I Begin?, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
The webinar is free and will cover a variety of topics; a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
To register, use the link in this flyer or go to www.cjhrc.org and hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab and click on HRC Informational Series. Click on the webinar you want to register for, and it will bring you to a flyer with a link to register.
If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0037.

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction
2024-03-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County’s Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction will be conducted at 11 a.m. March 10 at The Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge.
The marks the return of this signature agency event, which features a champagne brunch and gift baskets in a silent auction. Paul Grzella, director of The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is receiving the agency’s Advocacy Award for his efforts in securing funding for the First Steps Basic English literacy initiative. This program, supported by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, is allowing the LVSC to work collaboratively with other community partners to expand access to English instruction in underserved areas.
Sponsorships to the Garden of Literacy Brunch are available; individual tickets are $85 per person.
For details, visit the LVSC’s website and go to the events page.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
This spring, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home, work, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning on March 20, and ending May 8.
While there is no limit on participants, those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
To register, use the QR code on this flyer, or click here. For questions, email info@thegrwdb.org.
