Greater Raritan

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2021-04-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-04-15 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 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.

Veterans Drive-Thru Resource Fair
2021-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, 101 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs office is hosting a Veterans Drive-Thru Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at 101 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville.
Participants will stay in cars as they drive through spaced vendor areas, stopping for information that they need along the way. There also will be space available to pull for longer discussions.
Masks are required for all vendors and attendees.

Edge4vets Career and Jobs Webinars with NJ Transit
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Edge4Vets is offering a two-part Zoom workshop series designed in April to help prepare participants for jobs that can lead to careers at NJ Transit. The workshops are geared for veterans, National Guard members, active duty members, and their spouses.
The first event, running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, will teach participants how to translate their military skills for career success. The second event, running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, will connect participants to HR reps from NJ Transit to discuss jobs and career options.
To register or for more details, visit Edge4Vets.org.

RVCC Virtual Spring Open House
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties are invited to learn about what Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg has to offer and how to enroll in Summer Sessions and Fall Semester classes during a Virtual Spring Open House, on Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. During the event, participants may apply for free and learn about:

* Innovative academic programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges & universities
* Honors College for high achieving students
* Career training programs designed in partnership with local industry
* Student clubs & athletics
* Financial aid options, including scholarships, loans and grants
* Free tuition for those who qualify for the NJ Community College Opportunity Grant
* Early college programs for high school juniors and seniors

For more information, contact admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or email admissions@raritanval.edu.<mailto:admissions@raritanval.edu>

To register, go to https://www.raritanval.edu/openhouse.

GRWDB Drive-Thru Job Fair at RVCC
2021-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, 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. to 2 p.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.

Career Webinar: What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
2021-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don’ts in various resume and linkedIn practices.
This is a virtual workshop via Zoom, and pre-registration is required. A link will be included in participants’ confirmation emails. To pre-register, please contact Kerri Sullivan at ksullivan@franklintwp.org.
The program is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the Franklin Township Public Library..

CareOne Hiring Event with Bergen Community College
2021-04-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties – this is an “Earn and Learn” program. Participating CareOne locations include CareOne at Somerset Valley.
During the event, CareOne recruiters will be available, and participants will learn about the possibilities of this career pathway program, as well as tuition reimbursement benefits.
This program is part of New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship, sponsored by a $12 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Register at https://bit.ly/3qUAIJm.

RVCC Virtual Health Sciences Career Night
2021-04-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May.
Health Sciences Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Business Presentation: Your Guide to Personal Branding
2021-04-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties Business Network Group is hosting “Your Guide to Personal Branding: Mastering the Digital Landscape,” Zoom event at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22.
The virtual event will be presented by Lila Schneider of Let’s B Media Creative Marketing Services. o Participants will leave with a personal branding worksheet, ideas for social media communications, and a “How-to’s & tips” worksheet on digital landscape.
The cost to attend is $18; the couvert goes towards the Federation’s humanitarian services.
Register at http://jfedshaw.org/bng.

RVCC Virtual Business, Criminal Justice & Paralegal Career Night
2021-04-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May.
Business, Criminal Justice & Paralegal Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22.
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Gloucester County Virtual Mega Job Fair & Resource Event
2021-04-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Gloucester County Virtual Mega Job Fair & Resource Event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, through a special online platform.
The event features more than 100 employers based in South Jersey (Gloucester, Camden, Salem, Cumberland and Burlington counties) and some are headquartered in Philadelphia. A variety of positions are available.
Register by using the link in the flyer; participants will upload their resume and answer three short questions.
For more informatin, contact the Gloucester County Department of Economic Development at 856-384-6930.

Amneal Job Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-23 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, April 23, for Amneal, a pharmaceutical company with locations in Bridgewater, Branchburg, Piscataway and East Hanover. The company is looking to fill the following positions (all levels and shifts), at the firm’s Branchburg and Piscataway locations: Manufacturing & Warehouse Operators, QA Inspectors, and QC Scientist/Chemist.
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 bit.ly/2Q6KCG0.

Center for Greater Expectations Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, for the Center for Greater Expectations in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Residential Associates for Adults and Adolescents, various shifts.
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 bit.ly/3smq5L0.

RVCC Virtual Science & Engineering Career Night
2021-04-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May.
Science and Engineering Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Career Webinar: What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
2021-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don’ts in various resume and linkedIn practices.
This is a virtual workshop via Zoom, and pre-registration is required. To pre-register, go to http://conta.cc/2O3jV4l.
The program is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the New Start Career Network, a program of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University.

Lowe's, Hillsborough, Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, for Lowe’s in Hillsborough.
The company is looking to fill the more than 30 positions: Seasonal CSA, FT CSA Appliances, FT CSA, Flooring, FT CSA Windows and Walls, 2 PT Seasonal CSA, Cashier, 13 seasonal Overnights Receive Stock, 6 seasonal Receive Stock Days, 5 PT Seasonal Cashiers, 3 seasonal CSA Inside Lawn and Garden, 3 Seasonal OSLG, PT Pro Cashier PT CSA Building Materials.
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 bit.ly/3eiLAHM.

Webinar: Career Skill Tips for Success! (Rescheduled from April 7)
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | GoToMeeting
Author and senior executive Anne Corley Baum wants to help job seekers make no mistakes and get results during the career search.
During a Career Skill Tips webinar at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, Corley Baum will share interview advice and information on soft skills – including common mistakes people make that keep them from success, how to use soft skills to stay on track and successful, and how and why perception is reality. She’ll also answer questions!
The event, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is free. (Please note: this event was originally set for April 7 but has been rescheduled to accommodate a change in the presenter’s calendar.)
Here are the meeting details:
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/713204621
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 713-204-621
For additional details or questions, call 908-203-6044.

Magna-Power Electronics Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-29 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. Thursday, April 29, for Magna-Power Electronics in Flemington.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Transformer Assembler, Production Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Purchasing/Planning
Coordinator, Stock Room Clerk, Shipping & Receiving Clerk/ Forklift Operator, Electronic Test Technician. Starting at $16/hr.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
This event will be virtual, from the jobseekers’ PC, Tablet or Phone.
All interested candidates can submit their resume to the attention of Ryan Roberts, HR at rroberts@magna-power.com and indicate the job title. All resumes will be reviewed for consideration and applicants will receive notification on next steps.

American Aluminium Company Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29, for American Aluminum Company in Mountainside. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Three Machine Operators, One Tool Maker Trainee.
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 bit.ly/2QOmfgk.

Roche Molecular Systems Virtual Information Session
2021-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, for Roche Molecular Systems in Branchburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Third Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, and Various Shifts (Monday to Saturday) for Sr Filling / Packaging Mechanic, Filling / Packaging Mechanic, and Associate Filling / Packaging Mechanic.
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 bit.ly/3vhjH9J.

Jump Start Your Job Search - Three-Day Webinar Series
2021-05-05 10:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The New Start Career Network, helping New Jersey’s long-term unemployed job seekers, is presenting a three-day virtual series, “Jump Start Your Job Search,” running from Wednesday, May 5, to Friday, May 7.
The May 5 webinars include “Over 45 and Looking for Work” and “Thriving in the Professional Gig Economy: Why Mindset Matters.” Resume Reviews and LinkedIn Reviews also will be available on May 5. The day’s events run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To register, please go to this flyer and and click on the sessions that interest you.
The sessions are designed to reenergize and reinvigorate job-search efforts.

Anita's Angels Virtual Information Session
2021-05-06 08:30 - 09:30 | 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 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 6, for Anita’s Angels in Flemington. The following positions are available: Certified Homemaker – Home Health Aides.
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/3douAQQ.

Jump Start Your Job Search - Three-Day Webinar Series
2021-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The New Start Career Network, helping New Jersey’s long-term unemployed job seekers, is presenting a three-day virtual series, “Jump Start Your Job Search,” running from Wednesday, May 5, to Friday, May 7.
The May 6 webinars include “Practice Your Pitch” and “Getting the Most from LinkedIn.” Resume Reviews and LinkedIn Reviews also will be available on May 6, and thee is a special event, “NJ Career Network Job Seeker Community – The Inside View of Hiring: HR Panel Discussion.” The day’s events run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To register, please go to this flyer and and click on the sessions that interest you.
The sessions are designed to reenergize and reinvigorate job-search efforts.

Career Webinar Skill Tips for Success: Networking and Prospecting
2021-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | GoToMeeting
Networking and Prospecting are important tools for job seekers to master. During “Networking and Prospecting,” a GoToMeeting webinar being presented at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 6, Dr. Jairo Borja will show participants how to:

Find Gold in Their LinkedIn Backyard.
Apply to Positions on LinkedIn Strategically.
Learn the No. 1 Secret to Scheduling Informational Interviews.

Dr. Jairo Borja, DBA, is the author of “Networking Your Way to Success: 10 Steps to Building Relationships & Expanding Your Business for Entrepreneurs & Working Professionals.”
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/874467709
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 874-467-709
Registration is recommended but not required. To register, email info@thegrwdb.org and provide your name and hometown. For additional details or questions, call (908) 541-5790.

Brock & Co. Virtual Information Session
2021-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, for Brock & Co. Inc., a family-owned food service company specializing in independent schools and corporate dining.
The following positions are available at the company’s Bedminster, Bridgewater, Far Hills and Florham Park locations: Cooks, Catering Attendant, Utility, Cashier and Prep Cook.
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/3eBaxhp.

Geo-Technology Associates Virtual Information Session
2021-05-07 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, May 7, for Geo-Technology Associates in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Geotechnical Field Professional, for those interested in building a career in the construction observation, environmental and/or geotechnical consulting fields. (Drivers license is a must).
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/3vu7XR5.

Jump Start Your Job Search - Three-Day Webinar Series
2021-05-07 10:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The New Start Career Network, helping New Jersey’s long-term unemployed job seekers, is presenting a three-day virtual series, “Jump Start Your Job Search,” running from Wednesday, May 5, to Friday, May 7.
The May 7 webinars include “Video Interviews,” and “#IAmRemarkable” and “Rate the Room.” The day’s events run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To register, please go to this flyer and and click on the sessions that interest you.
The sessions are designed to reenergize and reinvigorate job-search efforts.

Peapack-Gladstone Bank Virtual Information Session
2021-05-11 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, May 11, for Peapack-Gladstone Bank.
Positions include Universal Banker, Credit Analyst, Cash Management Supervisor, Residential Mortgage Administration & Underwriting, and Mortgage Consultant. Locations are in Bedminster, Boonton, Chester, Far Hills, Mendham and Morristown.
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/3vIndu3.

CareOne Hiring Event with Bergen Community College
2021-05-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12.
Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties – this is an “Earn and Learn” program. Participating CareOne locations include CareOne at Somerset Valley.
During the event, CareOne recruiters will be available, and participants will learn about the possibilities of this career pathway program, as well as tuition reimbursement benefits.
This program is part of New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship, sponsored by a $12 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Register at https://bit.ly/2QbAXhk.
