Greater Raritan

Honoring the Anniversary of FMLA and Exploring NJ Paid Leave Protections
2023-03-01 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
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.”
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
2023-03-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-19 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 spring.
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: 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.
For questions about the Career Cafes and to learn more about available services, email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

NJ Reentry conference Training for the Dignity of Work
2023-04-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
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.
The 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.
Register here for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/njrc-annual-conference-training-for-the-dignity-of-work-tickets-542886637547.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2023-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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.
The 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.
The workshop will be presented on the Zoom platform, and pre-registration is required. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3H8CKud.

Progressive Center for Independent Living Support Coordination Info Fair
2023-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Meadows at Oldwick, 800 Fisher Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 08889, United States
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.
PCIL 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.
To attend, RSVP to 908-633-4085 by April 12.
For more information, visit www.pcil.org.

Earth Day Bike Drive
2023-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Pops Bike Shop, 34 E. Main St., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
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.
This 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.
The rain date is Monday, April 24.
To learn more about BikeConnect or to inquire about the bike drive, contact 908-704-1011, or visit https://ridewise.org/bikeconnect/.

Career webinar: Autism and the Workforce -- Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together
2023-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
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.
The webinar is geared toward employers, families, and job seekers on the Autism Spectrum. Scheduled panel participants include:

Running a Successful Business with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum—Ann Marie Sullivan
Job Preparedness—Jason Weppelman, SME
Interviewing—Helen Genova, Ph.D.
Disclosure—Jason Weppelman, SME
SCALE (Supporting Community Access Through Leisure and Employment) program at Rutgers University—James Marraventano, Ed.D.
NJTIP @ Rutgers (Travel Independence Program)—Louis Hoffman.

To register to attend this event, go here.

Hiring and Community Resource Event in Somerville
2023-05-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Somerset County Human Services Building, 27 Warren Street, 1st floor conference room, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
An in-person Hiring and Community Resource Event will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, in the Somerset County Human Services Building, 27 Warren St., first-floor Conference Room, Somerville.
This event is presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board in collaboration with the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women.
There is space for up to 30 employer and community group participants, who are invited to present information on job openings and services. In addition, there will be a “Dress to Impress” corner for women re-entering the workforce, organized by commission members. There is no cost to participate. Employers and community organizations may register using the QR code in this flyer or by going to https://bit.ly/3zhHpGZ.
Job seekers and community members who wish to attend the event may register at https://bit.ly/3LnUqWh or by using the QR code in this flyer. Registration is optional and all are invited to attend.
Here is the list of employer/agency participants with the job titles they are recruiting for, as of May 3:

3M – Packaging Operator
Archangels Services LLC – Personal Care Aides (PCA), Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Broadway Group Home LLC – Direct Support Professional
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School – Math Teacher, Science Teacher, ELA Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Foreign Language Teacher, STEM Teacher, In-Class Support Teacher, Gifted and Talented Teacher
Delta Community Supports – Direct Support Professional, Residential Coordinator
Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Nursing, Office, Administrative
Greater Raritan Somerset County YMCA – Lead Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Group Exercise Instructors, Yoga Instructors, SACC Counselors, Site Supervisors
Hackensack Meridian Health – Various Hospitality, Allied Health, and Nursing roles
Hopes Cap Inc. – Information on different community programs, including energy, childcare, and seniors
Magna-Power Electronics, Inc. – Sheet Metal Fabricator, Transformer Assembler, Electronic Test Technician, Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Production Assembler
Matheny Medical and Educational Center – Teachers, Teacher’s Aides, Nurses, Nursing Assistants
New Jersey Department of Corrections – Correctional Police Officers as well as Civilian opportunities
NORWESCAP – Career & Life Transition Center – Sharing agency information
Parker Health Group Inc. – Recreation Assistant, Concierge, Dining Assistant, Food Service Aide, Culinary Attendant, Utility Kitchen Worker, CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant, LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse
Right at Home (Committed Care Solutions, LLC) – Home Health Aides (full and part time), Companion Caregivers (part time), office help (part time)
Robert Wood Johnson Somerset – Registered Nurses, Clinical Care Technicians, Unit Clerks, Receptionist, Radiology, Housekeeping
Patient Transport, Security, various other job titles
Somerset County – Human Services, Planning, Finance, Information Technology, Public Health, Public Works
Somerset Treatment Services – Part-time SUD Counselor, Part-time Nurse (LPN, RN), Student interns
Stonebridge at Montgomery – CNA, LPN, RN Activity Assistant, Housekeeper, Porter, Maintenance Mechanic, Security Guard, Driver, Cook, Waitstaff
U.S. Postal Service – City Carrier Assistant, Rural Carrier Associate.

Questions: Email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Recovery Roundtable sponsored by Not An Easy Fix
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | St. John Episcopal Church, 158 W. High St., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Join a community conversation on Recovery from Substance Use Disorder, which will be conducted from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at St. John Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, 158 W. High St., Somerville.
A representative from the GRWDB Pathways to Recovery program will take part in the conversation along with representatives from Community in Connection, Open Door Recovery Center and the Sharing the Hope Family Support Center.
This is the third and final in a series of conversations sponsored by Not An Easy Fix, a local community organization. The first two focused on prevention and treatment.
For more information, visit www.notaneasyfix.org or email info@notaneasyfix.org.

Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Open House in Flemington
2023-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center is hosting a Spring Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Center offices at 6 Gauntt Place, Building 2, Lower Level, Flemington.
Job seekers, community and faith-based organizations, employers, and local workforce system partners are invited to meet personnel and learn about the free employment, training, career and supportive services available to individuals and employers from the different parts of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board system serving Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.
If you can’t make it that day, stop by the office on another day; it is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and by appointment on Thursday and Friday.
For more information, call 908-541-5780 or 908-237-0016 or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2023-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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.
The Thursday, June 1, webinar, beginning at 10 a.m., is presented in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System of NJ, 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.
The workshop will be presented on the Zoom platform, and pre-registration is required. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3E98TB7.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering in June 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.

Financial Friday Free Virtual Workshop
2023-06-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development will present the first in a series of Financial Friday workshops on Friday, June 9, at 11:30 a.m. Yolanda Swiney, Vice President/Community Development Officer with Community Development Banking at PNC will be presenting Credit Scores and Reporting.
Credit score determine a lot more than the loans you can get and the interest rates you pay. Insurers use credit scores to set premiums for auto and homeowners’ coverage. Landlords use them to decide who gets to rent their apartments. Credit scores determine who gets the best cell phone plans and who must make bigger deposits to get utilities.
During this webinar, participants will explore the importance of credit scores and reports and learn how to access information about your credit score and report. Strategies on how to build and improve your credit and protect yourself from incorrect claims and fraud also will be discussed.
Go here to register or use the QR code in this flyer.
For information about this and other upcoming events, along with other jobseeker or employer services, call the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity today at 732-745-3955 (general) or 732-293-1341 (youth 16-24).

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2023-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

EARN Webinar: Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workplace - The Role of Accommodations
2023-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting
Join EARN on Wednesday, July 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. for the “Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workplace: The Role of Accommodations” webinar. Presenters will explore the vital role accommodations play in creating inclusive workplaces and advancing the goals of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Presenters include:

Tracie DeFreitas, Program Leader, Director of Training, Services, and Outreach, Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Robert F. Blake, Deputy Director, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO), NASA, Johnson Space Center
Jed Seifert, Co-Founder, Stakes Manufacturing

Attendees will:

Understand the impact of the Rehab Act and ADA on today’s workplaces;
Discover the role accommodations play in building an inclusive workplace culture; and
Learn how to employ effective accommodation practices that go beyond compliance.

Participation is free, but space is limited. Register here to reserve a spot.

Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
2023-06-30 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 spring.
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: 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.
For questions about the Career Cafes and to learn more about available services, email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

Career webinar: Mastering the Interview
2023-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. The virtual Mastering the Interview workshop being conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 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 Somerset County Library System of NJ, 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 requested. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3S4HhD1.

Golf Fore Literacy for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County
2023-07-17 13:00 - 19:30 | Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough, NJ, 08846, United States
The 7th Annual Golf Fore Literacy supporting the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) will begin on Monday, July 17, with a 1 p.m. Modified Shotgun Start.
Golf packages start at $160 and include green frees, golf cart, lunch and 2-for-1 golf pages. Following the event, a Summer Soiree will be conducted from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and will feature a two-hour premium open bar, an Italian buffet dinner and dessert under the tent. For those who don’t golf but would like to attend the dinner, the cost is $60 per person. New this year, there is also a beginner package to attend a one-hour golf clinic starting at 3:30 p.m. followed by a short course of golf and the Summer Soiree. The beginner package is $140 per person.
Like so many nonprofits, LVSC has transformed its services to a meet today’s needs. Today, more than 300 students are learning English, in person and remotely, working with 100-plus trained LVSC volunteers. Participation in Golf Fore Literacy will help support those who are learning to read, write, and communicate in English, so that they can have a better life.
To register or for more information, including event sponsorship details, go to https://www.literacysomerset.org/events.

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.
