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SUMMARY:Career Workshop: The Art of Effective Communication
DESCRIPTION:A Wednesday\, March 6\, virtual career workshop\, The Art of Effective Communication\, will allow participants to review the different ways we communicate\, and understand how we can communicate effectively. Tools for effective communication also will be shared. \nThis Zoom workshop will begin at 10 a.m. p.m.\, led by Jan Goodman\, career coach and community outreach specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center. The event is presented in partnership with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. \nRegistration is required. To register\, go to https://bit.ly/3RYNlif. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-the-art-of-effective-communication-3-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill\, for Free!
DESCRIPTION:Skillup Greater Raritan\, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset\ncounties unlimited\, six-month access to 7\,000-plus online learning courses. Register to: \n• Explore more than 200 career paths\n• Do a career assessment and get recommended courses to build your skills and knowledge\n• Earn digital certificates and badges\, including the Greater Raritan Entry-Level Job-Readiness Badge and the Greater Raritan New Manager Badge\n• Study for industry certifications to boost your resume. \nDuring a monthly 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. Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in 2024\, and no registration is necessary. \nJoin the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone by going to https://meet.goto.com/182669445. Potential platform users also can join the webinar by dialing in to +1 (224) 501-3412\, and using access Code 182-669-445. \nFor more information\, contact grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
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SUMMARY:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop: Purchasing an affordable unit
DESCRIPTION:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a new webinar\, I WANT TO PURCHASE AN AFFORDABLE UNIT —\nHOW DO I BEGIN? from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday\, March 6. \nThis free webinar will cover a variety of topics\, including: document checklist; pre-approvals; why you should use a real estate attorney; and several others. \nTo register\, use to this link\, or go to https://cjhrc.org and hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab and click on the appropriate event\, which will bring you to the event flyer and registration links. If you have questions or need help registering\, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0037. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/central-jersey-housing-resource-center-financial-literacy-workshop-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T202128
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SUMMARY:Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThis spring\, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral\, social\, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home\, work\, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process\, and in life. \nThe virtual series will run every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning on March 20\, and ending May 8. \nWhile there is no limit on participants\, those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. \nTo register\, use the QR code on this flyer\, or click here. For questions\, email info@thegrwdb.org.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/bridge-to-success-virtual-webinar-series-for-job-seekers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T153000
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SUMMARY:EARN webinar on Building Strategy for Hiring and Keeping Workers
DESCRIPTION:Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) invites you to attend its webinar “Building Local Partnerships: One Strategy for Hiring and Keeping Workers” on March 20\, 2024\, at 2 p.m. \nPeople with disabilities are a major source of talent in the U.S. workforce. Hiring skilled disabled workers expands talent pools\, drives retention\, and boosts productivity. So\, how can savvy organizations recruit and retain these candidates? \nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn from leaders as they share why forming local partnerships is key to hiring and keeping employees with and without disabilities\, and discover practical strategies to help your organization\, such as: \n➡ Establishing and nurturing partnerships with public agencies\, nonprofit organizations\, educational institutions\, and service providers; \n➡ Identifying shared goals\, priorities\, and benchmarks to measure program impact and effectiveness; \n➡ Navigating challenges and managing change; and \n➡ Celebrating successes to generate support and expand efforts. \nParticipation is free\, but space is limited. Register here.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/earn-webinar-on-building-strategy-for-hiring-and-keeping-workers/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T110000
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SUMMARY:Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThis spring\, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral\, social\, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home\, work\, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process\, and in life. \nThe virtual series will run every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning on March 20\, and ending May 8. \nWhile there is no limit on participants\, those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. \nTo register\, use the QR code on this flyer\, or click here. For questions\, email info@thegrwdb.org.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/bridge-to-success-virtual-webinar-series-for-job-seekers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2/
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