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SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? \nIn today’s challenging job market\, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan\, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, provides self-paced training in Business\, Desktop and IT certifications. \nMore than 130 certifications are available. These include: Microsoft Office Specialist\, Project Management Specialist\, Professional in Human Resources\, CompTIA\, AWS Associated\, CCNA and more. And program users also may be eligible to have the cost of their separate certification exam covered by Greater Raritan partners. \nDuring this GoToMeeting webinar\, participants will learn how to register for SkillUp\, explore career pathways\, browse the course catalog\, earn digital certificates\, and start the classes\, all for free. Other free\, career-related resources also will be shared. \nNo registration is necessary. \nSkillUp Greater Raritan September meetings \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/795872925 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3311 \nAccess Code: 795-872-925 \nSessions are planned at 6 p.m. for five Wednesdays in September: Sept. 1\, Sept. 8\, Sept. 15\, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. For more information\, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? \nIn today’s challenging job market\, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan\, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, provides self-paced training in Business\, Desktop and IT certifications. \nMore than 130 certifications are available. These include: Microsoft Office Specialist\, Project Management Specialist\, Professional in Human Resources\, CompTIA\, AWS Associated\, CCNA and more. And program users also may be eligible to have the cost of their separate certification exam covered by Greater Raritan partners. \nDuring this GoToMeeting webinar\, participants will learn how to register for SkillUp\, explore career pathways\, browse the course catalog\, earn digital certificates\, and start the classes\, all for free. Other free\, career-related resources also will be shared. \nNo registration is necessary. \nSkillUp Greater Raritan September meetings \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/795872925 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3311 \nAccess Code: 795-872-925 \nSessions are planned at 6 p.m. for five Wednesdays in September: Sept. 1\, Sept. 8\, Sept. 15\, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. For more information\, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200710T200512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T220508Z
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SUMMARY:Career Webinar: Making Your Job Search Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Making Your Job Search Work For You is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, and the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute session running from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday\, Sept. 10\, staff members from the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will: \n\nOffer tips on how to understand what your job search is telling you.\nShare strategies for making sure you don’t get stuck in the search process.\nProvide tools to create targeted plans focused on success.\n\nThis program is hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey.\nTo register\, go to https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/5099028.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-making-your-job-search-work-for-you-2-2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20210805T222930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T222930Z
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SUMMARY:Career Webinar: Stress Management
DESCRIPTION:Today’s workforce is experiencing job burnout and stress due to unemployment in epidemic/pandemic proportions. People are stressed out\,\ninsecure and fearful of the future. \nLearn some coping strategies during a Stress Management webinar\, being presented from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 15\, by Jan Goodman\, Community Outreach Specialist/Career Coach\, for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services. The webinar is cosponsored by the Franklin Township Public Library System. \nParticipants will learn to see stress in new ways\, uncover ways to respond to what they are experiencing\, and create an action plan  to  help reduce and manage stress. \nThis workshop will be delivered in a Zoom format\, and preregistration  is required. Go to events@franklintwp.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-stress-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T001806Z
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SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? \nIn today’s challenging job market\, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan\, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, provides self-paced training in Business\, Desktop and IT certifications. \nMore than 130 certifications are available. These include: Microsoft Office Specialist\, Project Management Specialist\, Professional in Human Resources\, CompTIA\, AWS Associated\, CCNA and more. And program users also may be eligible to have the cost of their separate certification exam covered by Greater Raritan partners. \nDuring this GoToMeeting webinar\, participants will learn how to register for SkillUp\, explore career pathways\, browse the course catalog\, earn digital certificates\, and start the classes\, all for free. Other free\, career-related resources also will be shared. \nNo registration is necessary. \nSkillUp Greater Raritan September meetings \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/795872925 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3311 \nAccess Code: 795-872-925 \nSessions are planned at 6 p.m. for five Wednesdays in September: Sept. 1\, Sept. 8\, Sept. 15\, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. For more information\, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20210312T220200Z
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SUMMARY:Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties\, is part of a national system of government professionals working to connect community members to searchable sources of information needed to plan first career steps or transition to new careers. \nDuring Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career\, a virtual presentation running from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday\, Sept. 21\, board staff will present an overview of some of the sometimes-overlooked national and state resources job seekers can use to identify opportunities that can lead to lifelong success. \nVirtual Services\, with Franklin Township\nTue\, Sep 21\, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EDT) \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/477060989 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (408) 650-3123 \nAccess Code: 477-060-989 \nThis program is hosted by the Franklin Township Library. For questions\, email events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/using-virtual-resources-to-plan-your-career-3-3/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T001840Z
UID:5423-1632333600-1632337200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? \nIn today’s challenging job market\, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan\, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, provides self-paced training in Business\, Desktop and IT certifications. \nMore than 130 certifications are available. These include: Microsoft Office Specialist\, Project Management Specialist\, Professional in Human Resources\, CompTIA\, AWS Associated\, CCNA and more. And program users also may be eligible to have the cost of their separate certification exam covered by Greater Raritan partners. \nDuring this GoToMeeting webinar\, participants will learn how to register for SkillUp\, explore career pathways\, browse the course catalog\, earn digital certificates\, and start the classes\, all for free. Other free\, career-related resources also will be shared. \nNo registration is necessary. \nSkillUp Greater Raritan September meetings \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/795872925 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3311 \nAccess Code: 795-872-925 \nSessions are planned at 6 p.m. for five Wednesdays in September: Sept. 1\, Sept. 8\, Sept. 15\, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. For more information\, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200825T211804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T191037Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThe Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free nine-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” We know these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process\, and in life. \nThe virtual series will run every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning September 23\, 2021\, and ending November 18\, 2021. \nParticipation is limited to 12 people\, and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes eight of the nine sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. \nTo register\, user the QR code on this flyer\, or click here. For questions\, email Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/bridge-to-success-virtual-webinar-series-for-job-seekers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20210831T221455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T213433Z
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SUMMARY:Career Webinar - Build Your Resume with Hiration
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s new Resume Portal\, powered by Hiration\, gives residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties free access to a powerful tool to create and review targeted resumes\, cover letters\, and LinkedIn profiles. \nLearn more about this free platform during a Zoom webinar\, Build Your Resume with Hiration and Build Your Career\, presented by the GRWDB and Hiration at 10 a.m. Monday\, Sept. 27. In addition to reviewing the platform\, a Hiration representative will review resume writing best practices and job search  tips. \nTo join the webinar\, on Sept. 27 click the below to join the webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94615429033?pwd=MUU3ME5wOEpCS1BFWVVONDJjaHdUQT09; Passcode: 217295 \nOr dial +1 669 900 9128  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 301 715 8592. Webinar ID: 946 1542 9033; Passcode: 217295 \nTo get started\, go to the Resources – Resume Portal tab of www.thegrwdb.org. \nFor more information or to register\, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-build-your-resume-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200513T173950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T212913Z
UID:4443-1632736800-1632744000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Monday\, Sept. 27\, webinar\, beginning at 10 a.m.\, is hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey and presented in partnership by Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. The presenter is Jan Goodman\, community outreach specialist/career coach for Career Center Training Services. \nThe workshop will be presented on the Zoom platform\, and pre-registration is required. To register\, go to https://sclsnj.org/; click on Programs & Events\, and then click on Adults and go to Sept. 27th on the calendar.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-creating-a-dynamic-job-portfolio-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T181742Z
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SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Bernards Township Library
DESCRIPTION:SkillUp Greater Raritan\, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses\, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office\, and Human Resources to Customer Service\, and more. \nDuring an hour-long webinar starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday\, Sept. 28\, 2021\, participants will learn how to register for SkillUp\, explore career pathways\, browse the course catalog\, earn digital certificates\, and start the classes\, all for free. Other resources are shared. \nRegistration is required by going to the Bernards Township Library website\, www.bernardslibrary.org\, and clicking on the Sept. 28 entry. \nFor questions\, email grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5790
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T001922Z
UID:5425-1632938400-1632942000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Industry Certification prep courses? \nIn today’s challenging job market\, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan\, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, provides self-paced training in Business\, Desktop and IT certifications. \nMore than 130 certifications are available. These include: Microsoft Office Specialist\, Project Management Specialist\, Professional in Human Resources\, CompTIA\, AWS Associated\, CCNA and more. And program users also may be eligible to have the cost of their separate certification exam covered by Greater Raritan partners. \nDuring this GoToMeeting webinar\, participants will learn how to register for SkillUp\, explore career pathways\, browse the course catalog\, earn digital certificates\, and start the classes\, all for free. Other free\, career-related resources also will be shared. \nNo registration is necessary. \nSkillUp Greater Raritan September meetings \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/795872925 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3311 \nAccess Code: 795-872-925 \nSessions are planned at 6 p.m. for five Wednesdays in September: Sept. 1\, Sept. 8\, Sept. 15\, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. For more information\, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T095222
CREATED:20200825T211804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T191118Z
UID:5359-1633021200-1633024800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThe Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free nine-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” We know these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process\, and in life. \nThe virtual series will run every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning September 23\, 2021\, and ending November 18\, 2021. \nParticipation is limited to 12 people\, and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes eight of the nine sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. \nTo register\, user the QR code on this flyer\, or click here. For questions\, email Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/bridge-to-success-virtual-webinar-series-for-job-seekers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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