Greater Raritan

Guiding Teens and Families To Healthy Coping During the Coronavirus Pandemic.
2020-08-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
The Somerset County Office of Youth Services’ Community Connections Virtual Presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 25, will focus on “Guiding Teens and Families To Healthy Coping During the Coronavirus Pandemic.” This free Zoom presentation running from 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be led by Jennifer Walters, LCSW, of Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties.
To register, contact Gretchen Craig at gcraig@co.somerset.nj.us.

The Americans with Disabilities Act: Disclosure and Reasonable Accommodations in Employment
2020-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Barry Whaley, project director for the Southeast ADA Center at the Syracuse University College of Law, will provide an overview of the disability rights movement leading to the ADA and the goals and titles of the ADA.
The webinar, sponsored by the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
The presentation will then focus on Title I, the provision of reasonable accommodations to ensure equality in the workplace. Topics to be discussed include ADA Title I Employment Protections; reasonable accommodations; essential and tertiary job functions; rights and responsibilities of employees and employers; the employment professional’s role in disability disclosure; the elements of good disclosure; and the ADA, Employment, and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
For more information and registration details, go here.

GRWDB Drive-Thru Job Fair at Raritan Valley Community College
2020-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) is presenting a Drive-Thru Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Raritan Valley Community College, Lamington Road, Branchburg.
Employers from Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to take part. The event is free and employers will not be present at this event. All they need to do is provide to the GRWDB 400 one-page recruitment flyers detailing their companies’ available positions and how to apply. Flyers need to be dropped off by Tuesday, April 6, at locations in Somerville and Flemington.
Companies are asked to register by emailing grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or by calling 908-203-6044. More shareable information for employers is available here.
The recruitment flyers provided by employers will be added to individual bags which also will include information on workforce-related programs available to job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
On April 15, job seekers are invited to come to Raritan Valley Community College; staff of GRWDB will be stationed in the parking lot across from the RVCC Workforce Training Center and will be handing complete packets to drivers – one per car. Registration for job seekers is not required, but is encouraged, so that participants can be connected to other career-related resources. Staff distributing the bag of career information will be wearing masks and gloves; drivers should observe safety protocols as well..
More shareable information for job seekers is available here.
And please note: On April 15 from 10 a.m. 12p.m., the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board will be conducting a Drive-Thru Job Fair at Robert E. Holmes Gardens, 14 Rev. Samuel Carpenter Blvd., Edison, 08820. The two events are part of a regional approach to let job seekers know that there are still opportunities available in their local areas.
Keep checking back to see what companies are participating the event. Each bag will include a master list of participants, along with their contact information.

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction
2020-11-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County’s 5th Annual Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction will be conducted on Nov. 8 at The Olde Mill In in Bernardsville. (The event was originally scheduled for April 19 but was postponed).
The event include a deluxe buffet brunch, and gift baskets in a silent auction. The Outstanding Service Award will be presented to Patricia Flannery, a LVSC Board of Trustees members since 2008.
This is the organization’s largest annual event, but it had to be moved because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s volunteers continue to tutor students virtually, and connect the students to additional community resources.
Sponsorships to the Garden of Literacy Brunch are available; tickets are $70 per person.
For details, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egxwbnemc34800d2&llr=kz5rekmab&showPage=true.

Abilities Virtual Experience 2
2020-11-20 - 2020-11-22 | Virtual Event
Abilities Expo will present a new and improved, interactive, accessible virtual experience for the disability community worldwide from Nov. 20 to 22.
Admission to the Abilities Virtual Experience 2 is free.
The event is interactive and includes live interviews and question-and-answer sessions with stars from the disability community. Participants include Paul Amadeus Lane, a radio personality and tech/entertainment vlogger; Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker; and writer, storyteller, comic and Jersey girl Santina Muha.
Abilities VE2 participants also will find information on devices to help meet day-to-day challenges; chat directly with other attendees and exhibitors; share advice and get answers through discussion forums; get tips and tricks on how to boost immunity, make kitchens accessible and more in workshops series; and engage from home with wheelchair dance tutorials, adaptive fitness, yoga, service dog demos and more.
For more information and to sign up for Abilities VE2, go here.

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings
2020-11-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Amazon is getting ready to open a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is joining with Amazon to present community virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon’s application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more.
The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, and 11 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 1.
To register on Eventbrite, to go https://amazon_wfs_2greaterraritan_wfs.eventbrite.com.
The company’s online application also can be found at Amazon.force.com.

Virtual Seminar: Let's Talk About L.I.F.E.
2020-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Will you be able to overcome the odds when a life-changing event happens?
During Let’s Talk About L.I.F.E., a virtual seminar running from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, participants will talk about living intentionally. The event will be led by Juanita Painson, a Franklin Township resident and business owner, along with a panel of experts.
Participants can learn how to unlearn old and broken methods of handling personal matters, and adopt new approaches designed to get positive results.
Topics being covered include estate planning, home and auto insurance, long-term and disability insurance, Medicare, home care, investments and self-care.
Reserve a spot by visiting https://juanitapainsonlifetoolkit.lpages.co/life-toolkit-lets-talk-about-aboutlife/.

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings
2020-12-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Amazon is opening a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is joining with Amazon to present virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon’s application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more.
The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8; 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15; and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Information sessions also were presented on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1; based upon response, these new dates were added.)
To register on Eventbrite, to go https://amazon_wfs_2greaterraritan_wfs.eventbrite.com.
The company’s online application also can be found at Amazon.force.com.

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings
2021-01-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Amazon has opened a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board has joined with Amazon to present virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon’s application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more.
The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021; Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, and Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Information sessions also were presented in November and December, 2020; based upon response, these new dates were added.)
To register on Eventbrite, to go https://amazon_wfs_2greaterraritan_wfs.eventbrite.com.
The company’s online application also can be found at Amazon.force.com.

Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Session
2021-01-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-01-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Meeting
Passaic County Community College’s Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is hosting Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Sessions at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Monday, Jan. 18.
The new program is part of NJ HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship Grant, which allow students to earn while they learn with employers. This program includes 144 hours of technical instruction and 1,000 to 2,000 hours of On-The-Job learning.
For more information, email njhealthworks@pccc.edu or call 973-684-5974.

Job Seekers Success Group: Overcoming Age Discrimination
2021-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is offering a Job Seekers Success Group for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change. The next group will be meet virtually on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The topic for this session is “Overcoming Age Discrimination” presented by Ken Sher, president of Sher Coaching. Age discrimination is described as “treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older.” So, it’s illegal to not offer a job because of age… but we all know that the reality is that it happens. But the reality, also, is that it’s still possible, and likely, that you will find an opportunity based on your great knowledge and experience that you’ve gained throughout your career… it just might take a little longer.
This talk will focus on helping you minimize the chance that age will be an issue, how to identify when the hidden objection of age comes up and how to handle it including: Identifying when your age may be an issue; How the “TRUST Success Model” can help you overcome any challenges; How to position yourself as the right person for the job; What to do to take age out of the equation; and What to include… and not include… in your marketing materials and interview answers.
This group is offered free of charge and are open to the entire community. Funding for this program is provided by grants from The Arnold A. Schwartz Foundation, Affinity Federal Credit Union and Magyar Bank. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invitation and to be admitted to the group. To register or for information about Career Counseling Services, contact Elise Prezant at eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org

Webinar: Career Skill Tips for Success!
2021-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | GoToMeeting
When preparing for a job interview and using your soft skills to promote your abilities, small mistakes can lead to big consequences. Author and senior executive Anne Corley Baum wants to help job seekers make no mistakes and get results.
During a webinar at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Corley Baum will share interview tips and advice on soft skills – in the interview and on the job – to ensure career success. She’ll also answer questions!
The event, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is free.
Here are the meeting details:
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/744238909
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 744-238-909
For additional details or questions, call 908-203-6044.

Practice Gratitude & Mindfulness
2021-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Feeling stressed? Don’t know where to go for help?
Kelsey Anderson of NORWESCAP will be present a virtual webinar, Practice Gratitude & Mindfulness, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.
For more information or to register, call 908-788-1453 or visit norwescap.org.

Virtual Financial Literacy Workshop sponsored by CJHRC
2021-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is hosting a free Virtual Financial Literacy Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 10.
The event is designed to help those who: are trying to establish credit for the first time; are trying to re-establish credit; are experiencing a life-style change; or have recently been denied credit.
If you are interested in registering, call 908 446-0037 by March 3, 2021, and speak to a CJHRC counselor. All participants need to complete phone counseling before being registered for the workshop. Phone counseling is offered on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The counseling session will be up to 1.5 hours in length. After the counseling session, participants will receive instructions via email regarding the workshop. Upon completion of both workshops, participants will receive a Financial Literacy Certificate of Completion.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2021-02-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” EmPoWER Somerset will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping with stress in life, work and relationships.
The virtual series will run every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 25, 2021, and ending April 15, 2021.
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.

Virtual Disability Awareness Panel Discussion
2021-03-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
On Monday, March 8, from 7 to 8 p.m., the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey will host a virtual Disability Awareness Panel Discussion to help attendees gain a deeper understanding and consideration of local resources and supports available to persons with disabilities. This includes employment and rehabilitation services.
Representatives from The Arc of Somerset County, Alternatives, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Living Education Project are scheduled to attend.
To register, go to sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4723786.

NORWESCAP Pathways 2 Prosperity Series
2021-03-10 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-03-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series, Pathways 2 Prosperity, on four Wednesdays in March, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 10 to 31.
During this virtual series, tools aimed at helping participants achieve personal and professional success will be provided. The journey begins with knowing yourself and what’s important to you, according to a NORWESCAP news release. Self-awareness is the key to strong leadership skills and success. The journey continues with developing a Prosperity Plan and then taking concrete steps to make those goals become a reality. The program helps participants invest in themselves, and design pathways to living wage employment, not just a job; build savings, not just pay the bills; and really thrive.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center serves residents in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties.
To register and qualify for this free workshop, call Terry at 908-824-0582.

Amneal Job Opportunities Info Session
2021-03-12 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. Friday, March 12, for Amneal, a pharmaceutical company with locations in Bridgewater, Branchburg, Piscataway and East Hanover. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Transdermal Operators; MDM Operators; Quality Assurance Inspectors; Scientist, Quality Control; and Production Operator.
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 https://bit.ly/3uOyZDr.

Kwenyan and Associates Opportunities Info Session
2021-03-17 09:00 - 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 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, for Kwenyan and Associates in Flemington. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Therapist (openings at multiple locations).
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions. The employer will then conduct one-on-one interviews.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to http://bit.ly/3kY9QBu.

L.I.F.E. Toolkit Time Management Workshop
2021-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Everyone has 24 hours in a their day, yet we often have difficulty accomplishing our tasks and finish our days frustrated.
A Zoom seminar presented by The L.I.F.E. Toolkit from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, aims to help participants to regain control of their lives through time-management tools and techniques that prioritize the many pieces that make up their daily routines.
For more information, visit www.juanitapainson.com.

Virtual Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Technology Information & Orientation Session
2021-03-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Mercer County One-Stop Career Center is hosting a virtual Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Technology Information & Orientation Session at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, via Zoom.
Programs at Mercer County Community College include Advanced Manufacturing Bootcamp, Construction Project Management, Certified Production Technician, Uniform Construction Code, Amazon Web Services and more.
The registration link is in the flyer. Contact 609-989-6206 or email agonzales@mercercounty.org.
