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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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,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-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T100000
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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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T121500
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SUMMARY:One-Stop Career Training Services Center Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Somerset and Hunterdon County residents who are under or unemployed have a wealth of services available to them. Services include career and vocational counseling\, job – related training in – demand occupations\, veterans’ benefits\, reentry services and a full-service job outplacement center called the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center. \nLearn more at an in-person workshop running from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday\, April 10\, at the North Plainfield Public Library\, 6 Rockview Ave.\, North Plainfield. Jan Goodman\, the community outreach specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Training Services Center\, will provide an overview of these services and how to access them. \nThe workshop is presented in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. \nTo register\, use the link in this flyer or go to this link.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-rich-resources-for-job-seekers-2-2-2/
LOCATION:North Plainfield Public Library\, 6 Rockview Ave.\, North Plainfield\, NJ\, 07060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T151500
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
CREATED:20230210T224619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T201428Z
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SUMMARY:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop: Fair Housing
DESCRIPTION:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting webinar\, on Fair Housing\, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday\, April 6. \nThe webinar will be led by Sharon Clark\, executive director\, CJHRC. \nThis free webinar is built around topics pertaining to the Fair Housing Act. This act extends to all aspects of housing including sales\, advertising\, financing\, rental\, insurance\, design\, and construction. A variety of related topics will be covered. \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-2-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
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SUMMARY:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop: Homebuyer Education and Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a two-day virtual Homebuyer Workshop\, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday\, April 15\, and Wednesday\, April 17. \nThis HUD certified homebuyer free workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the home buying process. Attendees will hear from the industry’s local professionals about how to become a successful homeowner. Presenters for this program are: Troy Ewen\, OceanFirst Bank; Michael Lomio\, Wells Fargo; Lenworth Johnson\, M&T Bank; Kathryn Schulhafer\, Kearny Bank; Eric Cangelosi\, NJM Insurance Group; Leanne Spratt\, Homesafe and Sital Shah\, Esq. \nAttendees must attend both days\, and will receive a certificate after the workshops are completed. \nTo register\, use to this link for April 15 and this link for April 17\, 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-2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
CREATED:20200825T211804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T163222Z
UID:10786-1713348000-1713351600@www.thegrwdb.org
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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
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SUMMARY:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop: Homebuyer Education and Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a two-day virtual Homebuyer Workshop\, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday\, April 15\, and Wednesday\, April 17. \nThis HUD certified homebuyer free workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the home buying process. Attendees will hear from the industry’s local professionals about how to become a successful homeowner. Presenters for this program are: Troy Ewen\, OceanFirst Bank; Michael Lomio\, Wells Fargo; Lenworth Johnson\, M&T Bank; Kathryn Schulhafer\, Kearny Bank; Eric Cangelosi\, NJM Insurance Group; Leanne Spratt\, Homesafe and Sital Shah\, Esq. \nAttendees must attend both days\, and will receive a certificate after the workshops are completed. \nTo register\, use to this link for April 15 and this link for April 17\, 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-2-4-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
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SUMMARY:Norwescap Job Readiness series in Flemington: Office 365 PowerPoint day 1
DESCRIPTION:Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in May by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the agency’s training center at 84 Park Ave. The free series will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. using agency computers and Internet: \nMay 7: Introduction to #GoogleDocs Learn\, how to format\, create documents and save them on #GoogleDrive. \nMay 9: Office 365 Excel day 1\, to create spreadsheets and charts. \nMay 14: Office 365 Excel day 2– Continue working on spreadsheets and charts \nMay 16: Office 365 Google Sheets – Learn how to create spreadsheets and save to Google Drive. \nMay 23: Office 365 PowerPoint day 1 to create professional presentations \nMay 28: Office 365 PowerPoint day 2 to create professional presentations \nMay 30: Google Presentations – Learn how to create a presentation and save it in Google Drive. \nAnd lastly\, on May 30\, The Career & Life Club will present Getting Comfy with Public Speaking at noon via Zoom. Participants will learn an easy\, fun way to get comfortable with public speaking as well as about Opportunities to Practice Your Leadership Skills\, with Toastmasters. \nRegistration for the session is required. Call Terry at 908-788-1435.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/norwescap-job-readiness-series-in-flemington-office-365-powerpoint-day-1/
LOCATION:NORWESCAP Flemington\, 84 Park Ave.\, Suite E-104\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
CREATED:20200825T211804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T163203Z
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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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212731Z
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SUMMARY:Career Webinar: Which Job is Right For Me?
DESCRIPTION:At noon on Thursday\, 25\, Norwescap’s Career & Life Club will present the webinar\, Which Job is Right For Me? \nCareer Coach Jan Goodman will lead a discussion of how to unearth your natural tendencies\, enjoyable skills\, and interests\, so that you can land a job you love\, and happily remain there. Goodman is part of the Great Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center team. \nTo register for the class\, call 908-788-1453. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-which-job-is-right-for-me/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183814
CREATED:20230210T224619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T201951Z
UID:10912-1714411800-1714420800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop: Renter Resources
DESCRIPTION:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a webinar on Renter Info & Resources\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday\, April 29. \nThe free webinar will be led by Gerald R. Brennan\, Esq.\, with Legal Services of Northwest Jersey\, Inc. \nThis free webinar aims to answer all types of housing questions – whether rental or purchasing. Participants should submit questions on the registration form. This entire webinar will be responding to registrants and common housing questions. \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 workshop\, which will take you to the flyer with the 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-2-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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