Greater Raritan

Recovery Roundtable sponsored by Not An Easy Fix
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
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.

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.

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 | 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 | 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.
