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SUMMARY:Resource Webinar: All About Credit
DESCRIPTION:Credit issues burden many individuals and understanding credit can be confusing. All About Credit\, a new webinar from the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC)\, will focus on this issue when it meets from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday\, March 4. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nWhat you need to be aware of when it comes to your credit\nUnderstand a credit report\nWhy you are denied credit or a rental unit\nHow to obtain a free credit report and much more.\n\nTo register\, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/1023908550900442972 or go to www.cjhrc.org\, click on the Upcoming Webinars & Events tile and click on CJHRC Webinars. Choose March 4\, 2025\, All About Credit Webinar; the link to register is located towards the bottom of the flyer. \nFor questions or help with registration\, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0037.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/resource-webinar-all-about-credit/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
DESCRIPTION:The following spring event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the summer. \nAre you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThe 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 Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 6\, and ending April 24. \nThe class is limited to 20 participants and participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion. \nTo register\, use the link in this flyer.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/virtual-career-series-bridge-to-success/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
DESCRIPTION:The following spring event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the summer. \nAre you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThe 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 Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 6\, and ending April 24. \nThe class is limited to 20 participants and participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion. \nTo register\, use the link in this flyer.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/virtual-career-series-bridge-to-success-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
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SUMMARY:Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series: National Career Services Overview
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties\, connects community members to a host of free local and national services designed to support job seekers and get them on a lifelong successful career pathway. \nLearn more during three\, one-hour virtual workshops for a Build Your Next Career: Job Resource Series. The days and topics are: \n\nFebruary 26\, 11 a.m.: Introduction to the GRWDB services and local programming\nMarch 13\, 7 p.m.: National career services that can be used for any job search\nApril 30\, 11 a.m.: What your job search strategy is telling you!\n\nThis series is co-hosted by the Bernards Township Library and registration is required. To register\, go to the Events Calendar of www.bernardslibrary.org and click on any of the dates for the three-part series or call 908-204-3031\, Ext. 4. \nFor more information about the series and the GRWDB\, visit www.thegrwdb.org.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/build-your-next-career-job-resource-series-national-career-services-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T100000
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SUMMARY:Career Virtual Workshop: Business Etiquette
DESCRIPTION:The art of portraying a poised\, self-confident image in today’s demanding business atmosphere is a skill that is much too often overlooked by many professionals\, but not by those observing and making critical judgments based upon the person’s communication. \nTo learn about this topic\, job seekers are invited to attend a March 18 Business Etiquette virtual workshop\, running from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. \nThe event\, hosted by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and its partners\, will be presented by Jan Goodman\, a certified workforce development professional for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center. \nTopics to be covered include: how you can sabotage a positive first impressions; practicing business etiquette to build and maintain relationships; delivering your message in verbal\, non-verbal and written way; proper introductions and professional presence\, including grooming; and Netiquette. \nThis workshop it is open to all interested job seekers\, and registration is required. To register\, use the QR code in this flyer or go to https://bit.ly/3Q29f2e. An email confirmation will be sent upon registration completion. \nThis workshop is being presented in conjunction with a multi-employer in-person Recruitment Event  focusing on transportation\, manufacturing and constructions businesses in Somerset and Hunterdon counties\, The event\, presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB)\, will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, March 26\, in the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Center for Business & Entrepreneurship\, 119 Main St. Flemington. \nWhile registration is appreciated\, those who pre-register may be considered for pre-scheduled on-site interviews being conducted by some of the participating employers. \nEmployers scheduled to be in attendance (as of February 14) are: DeSapio Construction Inc. in Frenchtown; Esco Precision in Hillsborough; Hitran Corp. in Flemington; Johanna Foods in Flemington; Pave Rite Inc. in Bridgewater; Schaible’s Plumbing\, Heating & Water Treatment in Hampton; Trident Maritime Systems in High Bridge; and UPS in Bridgewater. \nAdditional employers may be added so be sure to check back here or in the calendar listing for this event on the GRWDB website. \nEmployers will be available for informational discussions and more. To register\, use the QR code in this flyer or go to https://bit.ly/4gxqyTv. The registration form includes an updated list of employers\, and instructions for resume sharing to be considered for the on-site interviews will accompany registration confirmation. Walk-ins are welcome but on-site interviews may not be possible. \nFor questions about either the March 18 workshop or March 26 event\, email info@thegrwdb.org. or call 908-541-5790.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-virtual-workshop-business-etiquette/
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SUMMARY:Career Workshop: Mastering the Interview
DESCRIPTION:The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. The Mastering the Interview in-person workshop being conducted from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday\, March 20\, will allow participants to explore how to prepare for an interview\, become familiar with questions to expect\, and ask the question they should think about asking. \nThe event is being hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey at the Watchung Library’s temporary location at 20 Stirling Road\, Watching. \nThe workshop will be presented Jan Goodman\, a certified workforce development professional for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services and a certified workforce development professional. \nTo register\, please click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3PeOTlM. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-workshop-mastering-the-interview/
LOCATION:Watchung Library (temporary location)\, 20 Stirling Road\, Watchung\, NJ\, 07069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
DESCRIPTION:The following spring event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the summer. \nAre you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThe 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 Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 6\, and ending April 24. \nThe class is limited to 20 participants and participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion. \nTo register\, use the link in this flyer.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/virtual-career-series-bridge-to-success-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T100000
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SUMMARY:Career Workshop: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
DESCRIPTION:Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during an in-person workshop\, “How to Thrive During Transition and Change\,” are designed to equip attendees with tools that lead to self-empowerment and success. It will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, March 21. 2025. in the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library\, 65 Witherspoon St.\, Princeton. \nThe workshop will be led by Jan Goodman\, a Certified Workforce Development Professional with the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center. \nThe workshop is being presented in collaboration with PSG (Professional Service Group of Mercer\, Hunterdon and Warren Counties). \nRegistration is not required. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-workshop-how-to-thrive-during-transition-and-change/
LOCATION:Princeton Public Library\, 65 Witherspoon St.\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
DESCRIPTION:The following spring event has been cancelled\, and will be rescheduled for the summer. \nAre you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThe 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 Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 6\, and ending April 24. \nThe class is limited to 20 participants and participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion. \nTo register\, use the link in this flyer.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/virtual-career-series-bridge-to-success-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T100000
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SUMMARY:Career Workshop: The Art of Effective Communication
DESCRIPTION:A Monday\, March 31\, 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\, a certified workforce development professional for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center. The event is presented in partnership with PSG of Central Jersey. \nPlease register by Friday\, January 24\, at the PSG website: www.psgcnj.biz. There will be a link at the top of the page that says “Click on Zoom Meeting Registration Link.”
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-workshop-the-art-of-effective-communication/
LOCATION:Zoom
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