Careers at Hunterdon Healthcare
2023-12-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join a Zoom meeting at noon Thursday, December 28, to learn more about job opportunities at Hunterdon Healthcare. A representative will talk about the variety of positions available in the Hunterdon County-based healthcare system.
The event is presented by the Norwescap Career & Life Club. For more information and to get the Zoom details, call the Norwescap Career & Life Transitions Center at 908-788-1453.

Norwescap Job Readiness Computer Skills Workshop in Washington, N.J.: Office 365 Excel
2024-01-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Washington Borough Public Library, 20 Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ, 07882, United States
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in January by Norwescap in an in-person training series at the Washington Borough Public Library, 20 Carlton Ave., Washington. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the following dates and with the following subjects:
January 2, January 4 and January 9: Office 365 Excel, for easy budgets and charts.
January 11 and January 16: Office 365 PowerPoint, to get your point across.
This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to create professional documents, easy budgets and charts, get points across in a presentation, and learn secrets of a successful job search. These classes will be held in-person.
In addition, two other related courses will be offered at the library in a hybrid format during the month:
January 18– Secrets of a Successful Job Search, to learn tips and tricks and resources to help in a job search.
January 23 – Why LinkedIn? Employers are looking at candidates on social media? LinkedIn is an essential tool in any career toolbox. More than just a copy of your resume, LinkedIn a great source of information about the job market, trends and connections with others in your industry. With LinkedIn you can build and maintain your network, search for jobs, and build your professional reputation.
Registration for the session is required. Call Terry at 908-788-1435.

SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill, for Free!
2024-01-03 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-07 15:00 - 15:30 | GoToMeeting
Skillup Greater Raritan, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset
counties unlimited, six-month access to 7,000-plus online learning courses. Register to:
• Explore more than 200 career paths
• Do a career assessment and get recommended courses to build your skills and knowledge
• Earn digital certificates and badges, including the Greater Raritan Entry-Level Job-Readiness Badge and the Greater Raritan New Manager Badge
• Study for industry certifications to boost your resume.
During 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.
Join 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.
For more information, contact grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Somerset County Park Commission’s 2024 Job Fairs
2024-01-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Somerset County Park Commission, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Nature lovers, people who want to change their vocation, or anyone seeking a full- or part-time position should attend the Somerset County Park Commission’s 2024 Job Fairs on Saturday, January 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or Wednesday, January 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. The events will occur at 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater.
At the job fairs, potential candidates will meet supervisors and managers from various departments, find out details and information about various jobs, and have their resumes seen by hiring managers.
The Somerset County Park Commission has multiple full-time, part-time job and seasonal employment opportunities, such as Maintenance Workers, Greens Workers, Stable Workers, Recreation Assistants, and Tennis Facility Attendants and more.
Working for the Park Commission provides perks, such as positions located throughout the scenic park system, and full-time employees will have the option to receive a competitive benefits package.
For more information about the job fair, call 908-722-1200 ext. 5239, or visit https://www.somersetcountyparks.org/employment.
To learn more about the Somerset County Park Commission, visit https://www.somersetcountyparks.org.

Middlesex County Life Sciences Career Expo
2024-01-09 10:00 - 14:00 | New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Companies hiring right now will be in attendance at the Middlesex County Life Sciences Career Expo, happening from 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.
This event open to the general public is appropriate for a recent graduate, mid-career professional, or life sciences professional who has recently experienced a job loss.
Life Sciences Career Expo attendees can:

Explore career opportunities and connect with a few dozen employers looking to recruit and hire top talent
Network with businesses and life sciences industry professionals
Learn about services, resources, and programs available to support a job seeker’s career path and development.

Availability is limited, so prospective attendees are invited to register for the event using the QR code in this flyer.
In addition, employees from three area companies which recently experienced downsizing actions will be taking part in the Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., before the expo opens to the general public at noon. Life Sciences employers interested in participating in the entire four-hour event may register by using the QR code in this flyer.
The Career Expo is hosted by The Middlesex County Office of Workforce & Career Development in partnership with The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. For more information, interested employers and job seekers may contact employers@co.middlesex.nj.us or call 732-745-2814.

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2024-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during a virtual 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 presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center.
The workshop is being presented in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. It will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
To register for this workshop, click on the following link, https://bit.ly/48ifvKb, and then click on the button that says “Register to attend online.”

Norwescap Job Readiness Computer Skills Workshop in Washington, N.J.: Office 365 PowerPoint
2024-01-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Washington Borough Public Library, 20 Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ, 07882, United States

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2024-01-11 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-02-08 11:00 - 11:45
During the first quarter of 2024, employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month – on Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 14, 2024. During each session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in any one of the webinars, go to https://meet.goto.com/510433933
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Workforce Wednesday Webinar: Telling Your Story
2024-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development’s next Workforce Wednesday webinar at 11 a.m. January 17 will be on “Telling Your Story: The Cornerstone of Networking.”‘
Career coach Win Sheffield will cover how job seekers can “pitch” themselves effectively during interviews, how to build professional relationships, and ways to network with professionals in their field.
Use the QR code in this flyer to register to attend the free webinar.
For information about this and other upcoming events, call the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity at 732-745-3955.

Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:15 | Virtual Event
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a new webinar, HOUSING – GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 17.
The webinar will be led by Sharon Clark, executive director, CJHRC.
This 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.
To register, use to this link, or go to https://cjhrc.org and hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab and click on HRC Informational Series. Click on the webinar you want to register for and it will bring you to a flyer with a link to register. If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0037.

Norwescap Job Readiness Workshop in Washington, N.J.: Secrets of a Successful Job Search
2024-01-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Washington Borough Public Library, 20 Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ, 07882, United States

Norwescap Job Readiness Workshop in Washington, N.J.: Why LinkedIn
2024-01-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Washington Borough Public Library, 20 Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ, 07882, United States

PRAB ECC Job Fair
2024-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | PRAB, 754 Route 18, Suite 202, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816, United States
PRAB, a human services agency in Central Jersey, is hosting a Job Fair for its Early Childhood Centers in New Brunswick on Wednesday, January 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
The event will be conducted at 754 Route 18, Suite 202, East Brunswick.
Visit www.prab.org/careers/ or scan the QR code in this flyer for more information.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Employee Training and Degrees
2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, January 24, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

New Jersey Department of Health 2024 Job Fair
2024-01-30 09:00 - 13:00 | National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, United States
The New Jersey Department of Health 2024 Job Fair will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, at the National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with recruiters face-to-face and learn about job openings at the New Jersey Department of Health.
No registration is required to attend, and job seekers should bring copies of their resumes.
Visit https://nj.gov/health/jobs.

Hunterdon County Home Ownership Expo
2024-01-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Junction Road, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The County of Hunterdon, the USDA Rural Development, the Center for Business & Entrepreneurship and the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Homebuyer’s Expo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Hunterdon Central Regional High School Commons and Little Theater, Junction Road, Flemington.
This free event will feature:

Exhibitors sharing information and& resources on homeownership; these will include Realtors, lenders, title companies, inspectors, financial literacy counselors, careers-related agencies and more.
A brief presentation by USDA Rural Development on its 100 percent Direct & Guaranteed loan programs

Agencies and businesses interested in having a table at the event may register by going here. There is no fee for a table, but space is limited so registration is required.
Community members interested in attending the event must register by visiting www.hunterdon-chamber.org.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2024-02-01 12:00 - 13:30 | GoToMeeting
A quarterly Board Meeting of the GRWDB Board will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, February 1, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a discussion on the 2024-2026 One-Stop Partner Memorandum of Understanding, a review of an apprenticeship initiative, a discussion on upcoming Requests for Proposals and a variety of program updates. Those who would like to attend the meeting in person can go to the second-floor conference room of 27 Warren St., Somerville. If interested in attending in person, contact GRWDB Director Paul Grzella at 908-541-5790.

GRWDB quarterly Board meeting
Feb 1, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/154429309
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 154-429-309
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. Newcomers, please RSVP to Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

Solar Photovoltaic Free Training Bootcamp
2024-02-05 09:00 - 2024-02-09 15:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
Middlesex College’s Office of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning is hosting a free Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Training Bootcamp from February 5 to 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The in-person bootcamp being presented at the college in Edison aims to help attendees train for entry-level jobs in this fast-growing industry. It is presented in collaboration with Dimension Renewable Energy.
Topics covered: Introduction to Solar PV; Solar PV Sales; Installation Fundamentals; Solar Photovoltaic Design; 2020, 2017, and 2014 National Electrical Code; Hands-On Equipment Exercises; and Preparation for NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate Exam.
Attendees with leave with the knowledge needed to take a certification exam and have the chance to network and interview for a job with employers who have active job openings.
For more information on the boot camp, contact CE_Registration@middlesexcc.edu or 732-906-2556. Scan the QR code in this flyer to explore additional trade courses options offered by the college.

GRWDB Disabilities Committee Meeting
2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | GoToMeeting
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Disabilities Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local disability services with each other and the One-Stop Career Center while seeking ways to expand and integrate local disability resources and services.
This will be a virtual meeting via GoToMeeting. Attendees are also welcomed to come to the second-floor conference room at 27 Warren St., Somerville.
GRWDB Disabilities Committee
February 6, 10:00 – 11  AM
Join the meeting: https://meet.goto.com/560585037
Dial in: +1 (312) 757-3121; Access Code: 560-585-037
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for details.
Find the agenda on the Events – Meeting Packages tab of the website.

NJM Virtual Job Recruitment for Veterans
2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
A Veterans Virtual Job Recruitment focusing on customer service positions with NJM Insurance Group will be conducted from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 6. These are hybrid positions based in West Trenton, with work from home available two days per week after the completion of training.
This event is only for Veterans and their spouses.
Details on the salaries range along with job requirements are available in this flyer, along with the link and QR code to register. Interested job seekers may also go to https://forms.office.com/g/xEuAfsAhHq to register. An email reminder with the link how to attend will be emailed prior to the day of the event.
This event is presented by the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Career webinar: Defeating Unconscious Bias - 5 Strategies
2024-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Let’s face it, everybody has some unconscious bias. This is not in the context of talking about a preference for Mexican food or an inclination toward the color blue. The focus here is on those inflexible beliefs about whole categories of people that keep us from seeing others accurately, from making fair and appropriate decisions, and from building the kind of harmonious relationships that make our lives more successful.
In Defeating Unconscious Bias: 5 Strategies, Jan Goodman, the Community Outreach Specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, will address the hidden biases that can affect us all, and offer five simple, actionable and memorable strategies to enhance workplace productivity and innovation.
This virtual workshop, running from 10 to 12 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, is offered in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System.
To register to attend this workshop, go to https://bit.ly/3Nvr9JH, and then click on the button that says register to attend online.

BXP Career Fair at Carnegie Center
2024-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Center, 506 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Nineteen local companies are expected to take part in the BXP Career Fair at 506 Carnegie Center, second floor, Princeton from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 7.
Company representative at the Caree Fair will be ready to recruit talent, provide insight on resumes, and guide the exploration of various career opportunities. Participating companies include:

Apexon
Assist America
CURE Auto Insurance
Eisner Adisory
Five Dimensions
InterDigital
J&J Staffing
Kennedy Jenks
Kyowa Kirin
Materialise
Northwest Mutual
Otsuka
Photocure
Princeton Consultants
Ramboll
Robert Half
Taiho Oncology

There is no fee to register for the Career Fair; attendees just need to bring an updated resume and valid form of ID and should dress to impress. To register, use this Eventbrite “Career Fair” event link.
Companies may also still sign up to participate in the event.
For more information, email jcorrigan@bxp.com.
BXP Carnegie Center contains 19 single and multi-client office buildings totaling 2.3 million square feet which are owned, leased, and managed by BXP.

Career webinar: Align Your Potential in Multiple Natures Workshop
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Each person has a unique set of traits which provides a predisposition towards different types of work and activities.
This Multiple Natures virtual workshop focuses on a career and life assessment tool that can help one achieve perfect alignment. The assessment assists individuals in their quest for self-improvement and finding the flow to fulfill their true potential.
During this virtual workshop running from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, Multiple Natures Practitioner Jan Goodman will help participants unlock the secret of their unique natures to help them identify and engage their natural abilities to the highest level.
Goodman is the community outreach specialist and career coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center. This program is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center and Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties.
Please contact Elise Prezant at eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org or call 908-725-7799, Ext. 108 to pre-register and to receive the Zoom invitation

GRWDB Operations Committee Meeting - GoToMeeting
2024-02-08 15:00 - 15:45 | GoToMeeting
Through policy, oversight, and planning, the GRWDB ensures that workforce training and education investments are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers and is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s One-Stop Operations Committee, which provides strategy and direction for the services and programs offered by the One-Stop locations in Flemington (Hunterdon County) and Somerville (Somerset County).
This meeting will be via GoToMeeting.
GRWDB Operations Committee
Feb 8, 2024, 3:00 – 3:45 PM (America/New_York)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/396448973
You can also dial in using your phone: +1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 396-448-973
Meeting agendas are posted here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for more information!
