Greater Raritan

Census Data Tools Webinar: How Do I Get the Information I Need?
2020-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
The Census Bureau offers tips and new methods for a variety of data users. In this webinar at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, participants will learn how to access some of these tools, and see a demo tailored to small businesses.
The event is sponsored by the Somerset County Business Partnership.
To register, go to https://web.scbp.org.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToMeeting
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.
During this hour-long 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 resources are shared.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/755772221
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3112
Access Code: 755-772-221
Sessions are planned every Thursday in August, at 2 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Employment Resources for People with Disabilities
2020-08-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey is hosting “Employment Resources for People with Disabilities at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. The program is presented by Eman Ismail, associate director of Community Evaluation & Program Manager for Pre-Employment Transition Services, CEA (Community Employment and Evaluation).

Participants will learn what employment specialists and job coaches can do to support job placement of people with disabilities, including community based work evaluation, trial work experience, workplace readiness skills training, and various levels of job coaching. This session will also touch on pre-employment transition services offered to high school students who are exploring options after graduation.
Use this link to join the virtual program:https://www.crowdcast.io/e/employment-resources-for.
For more information on other job-related services provided by the library, go to https://sclsnj.libnet.info/.

Virtual Job Fair with Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce
2020-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
A Virtual Job Fair for graduating high school seniors, recent college graduates and unemployed workers will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.
The event, sponsored by the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce will include presentations by the employers followed by virtual networking between job seekers and employers.
Participants are asked to register in advance at www.gatewaychamber.com.

Hackensack Meridian Health Virtual Employment Information Session
2020-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Hackensack Meridian Health will host a Hospitality & Support Services Virtual Information Session from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.
Hackensack Meridian Health managers will focus on different employment opportunities within Hospitality and Support Services including: general information about the system; the hiring and onboarding process; interview tips; and open positions. A question-and-answer will follow.
To receive a link to attend, please RSVP through email to: hospitalitycareers@hackensackmeridian.org.

Census Data Tools Webinar: How Do I Get the Information I Need?
2020-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
The Census Bureau offers tips and new methods for a variety of data users. In this webinar at 10 a.m. Aug. 13, participants will learn how to access some of these tools, and see a demo tailored to small businesses.
The event is sponsored by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and the Hunterdon County Complete Count Committee.
To RSVP, call 908-782-7115 or email cphelan@hunterdon-chamber.org.

Autism Speaks New Jersey Roundtable Discussion on Employment
2020-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Adults with autism, family members/caregivers, employers, educators, policy makers, and members of the local community are invited to take part in a Roundtable Discussion on Employment being sponsored by Autism Speaks New Jersey.
The Zoom meeting, running from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, will be moderated by Dave Kearon, director of adult services for Autism Speaks, and will include several different service providers.
To join the meeting, go to https://autismspeaks.zoom.us/j/91909905808?pwd=[REDACTED] .

GRWDB Disabilities Committee Meeting
2020-08-11 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.
Because of the current Coronavirus situation, this meeting will be held remotely.
GRWDB Disabilities Committee Meeting
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/702529461
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 702-529-461
A meeting agenda will be posted here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for details.

GRWDB One-Stop Committee Meeting - GoToMeeting
2020-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 for targeted populations. One of those includes the GRWDB’s One-Stop 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).
Because of the current Coronavirus situation, this meeting will be held remotely.
One Stop Committee Meeting
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/382949549
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 382-949-549
Meeting agendas will be posted here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for more information!

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToMeeting
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.
During this hour-long 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 resources are shared.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/410276869
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 410-276-869
Sessions are planned every Thursday in August, at 2 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Franklin Township Library
2020-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToMeeting
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.
During two hour-long GoToMeeting webinars in August co-hosted by the Franklin Township Library, 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.
No registration is necessary.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/179277877
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
Access Code: 179-277-877
For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

COVID-19 Related Scams and Where to Get Help Webinar
2020-07-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Scammers are exploiting the fear and isolation people are feeling during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place. These criminals may be posing as government officials, bank employees, or health professionals. Their goal is to steal money and sensitive personal information, including Social Security number,
Medicare number, credit card information, and bank account information.
This webinar running from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 30, will provide information to help protect participants from becoming a victim of these scammers. Objectives include: Learn about common scams and how they work; Get information on how scammers can reach you; Understand red flags that may indicate a scam; Get information on how to report suspected elder abuse.
Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7615940640673/WN_joWxyJJ4SpKzQlyC2Cg9vQ.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-07-30 09:00 - 10:00 | GoToMeeting
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.
During this hour-long 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 resources are shared.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/364414573
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 364-414-573
Sessions are planned every Thursday in July, at 9 a.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2020-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Google Hangout
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented at the 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 / Career Coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services.
The workshop, co-sponsored by the Somerset County Library System Manville location, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, as a virtual Google Hangout.
To register, please go to https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4399788.

Census Data Tools Webinar: How Do I Get the Information I Need?
2020-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
The Census Bureau offers tips and new methods for a variety of data users. In this webinar at 2 p.m. July 23, participants will learn how to access some of these tools, and see a demo tailored to small businesses.
The event is sponsored by the Somerset County Business Partnership.
To register, go to https://web.scbp.org.

Census Data Tools Webinar: How Do I Get the Information I Need?
2020-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
The Census Bureau offers tips and new methods for a variety of data users. In this webinar at 10 a.m. July 23, participants will learn how to access some of these tools, and see a demo tailored to small businesses.
The event is sponsored by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and the Hunterdon County Complete Count Committee.
To RSVP, call 908-782-7115 or email cphelan@hunterdon-chamber.org.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-07-23 09:00 - 10:00 | GoToMeeting
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.
During this hour-long 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 resources are shared.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/283029309
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (786) 535-3211
Access Code: 283-029-309
Sessions are planned every Thursday in July, at 9 a.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Golf Fore Literacy
2020-07-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough, NJ, 08846, United States
The Golf Fore Literacy fundraiser for the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County begins at 1 p.m. Monday, July 20, with a Modified Shotgun Start at Royce Brook Golf Club, Private West Course, 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough.
The registration deadline is Friday, July 10. Register here.
Participants are invited to arrive any time after 11 a.m. to warm up and eat lunch.
All safety protocols will be followed, including mask-wearing.
Contact Susan Engelstein at 908-725-5430, or email lvscprograms@literacysomerset.org

The ADA at 30: Professional Development Virtual Workshop
2020-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
The progress and challenges of the American with Disabilities Act will be reviewed in a July 17 professional development virtual workshop offered by New Jersey APSE.
The implications for people with disabilities will be reviewed, including employment, physical and virtual access to the community, and the impact of COVID-19 on the employment lives of people with disabilities. The presenters for this virtual workshop is Joe Zesski, program manager, Northeast ADA Center. Closed captioning is available.
This event is free. For more information, contact Lisa Fiore at lfiore@jespy.org.

Virtual Job Fair for CentiMark
2020-07-17 08:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting
CentiMark, the nation’s largest roofing contractor, is hosting a Virtual Job Fair on Friday, July 17, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participants will hear about wages, locations, benefits, incentives and much more for the company, and have the opportunity to be interviewed by the staff.
To guarantee an interview, and get a time slot for an interview, register by call 732-983-5129, or email Jorge.Gavilanes@CentiMark.com.

Planning for Adult Live Webinar
2020-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
This Using the “Zoom” Web-Conferencing & Webinar Platform will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Hosted by Jerisa Maseko, director “Planning for Adult Life” Arc of New Jersey.
Planning for Adult Life is a statewide project funded by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities to assist young adults (between the ages of 16 – 21) with various developmental disabilities and their families in charting a life course for adulthood. Many resources will be reviewed.
Please RSVP to 973-265-1317 or epedersen@alliedwealthpartners.com and Zoom Video-Conferencing access instructions & password will be emailed directly.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-07-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-07-09 09:00 - 10:00 | GoToMeeting
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.
During this hour-long 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 resources are shared.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/714704197
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
Access Code: 714-704-197
Sessions are planned every Thursday in July, at 9 a.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career webinar: Introduction to SkillUp Greater Raritan
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Google Hangout
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board offers all residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties free access to 5,000-plus courses in IT, remote working, business, and much more through its SkillUp Greater Raritan program.
On July 14 at 1 p.m., join Director Paul Grzella for an hour-long webinar that will show participants will show residents how they can access as many of these courses as they want from their computer, tablet or phone anytime, anywhere — for free.
This presentation is sponsored by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey, and will be conducted as a virtual Google Hangout.
Use this link to join the virtual program: https://meet.google.com/rqx-frxt-ewf. Or join by phone:‪ 678-805-1278‬ PIN: ‪621 999 926#.
For more information about SkillUp Greater Raritan, visit www.thegrwdb.org and click on the Resources tab, or email info@thegrwdb.org.

Webinar: How Assistive Technology Can Help You and Your Loved Ones
2020-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Assistive Technology has been proven to decrease stress and isolation, while also increasing support and independence. On July 13, The United Way Caregivers Coalition will present an Assistive Technology for Caregivers Program, and talk about how some of the simple devices being shared have helped the group’s caregiving families.

Register for this 10 a.m. program by going https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIude2grTkqHdH0EFQjLxbFzraPkCBB0LRM.

For more information, contact Stephanie Howland, the manager of United Way’s Caregivers Coalition, at Stephanie.Howland@UnitedWayNNJ.org.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-07-02 09:00 - 10:00 | GoToMeeting
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.
During this hour-long 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 resources are shared.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/230380573
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 230-380-573
Sessions are planned every Thursday in July, at 9 a.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-06-25 17:00 - 18:00 | GoToMeeting
SkillUp Greater Raritan was launched this winter by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. This free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties allows participants to access hundreds of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and more.
During this hour-long 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.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/767932509
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 767-932-509
Sessions are planned every Thursday in June, at 5 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

GRWDB Quarterly Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2020-06-25 14:30 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
The quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on the Program Year 2020 budget effective July 1, 2020, discussion on updated eligibility documents for supportive services, discussion on a new Summer Youth Employment Program for Hunterdon and Somerset counties, and other workforce-related issues. A full agenda will be available on Monday, June 22. This meeting is open to the public; following are the meeting details:

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/323203085You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 323-203-085

Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. Newcomers, please RSVP to Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

Marijuana Impact Virtual Symposium
2020-06-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Zoom
Attention Hunterdon and Somerset County local government officials, legislators and business owners: You are invited to take part in a Marijuana Virtual Symposium running from 12:3 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, to gain a better awareness on the topic of recreational marijuana.
The event is presented by the Safe Communities Coalition of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, and includes guest speakers from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the New Jersey Prevention Network.
To register, go to www.tinyurl.com/MarijuanaImpactSymposium.

Career webinar: Mastering the Interview
2020-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Webex
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. This workshop being conducted from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 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.
The event, hosted by the North County Branch Library of the Hunterdon County Library System, will feature Jan Goodman, community outreach specialist and career coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center.
This workshop will be conducted remotely via Webx, and pre-registration is required. To register, please use the following link: https://bit.ly/3h6RLPp, or email dneubauer@hclibrary.us.
