Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction
2024-03-10 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County’s Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction will be conducted at 11 a.m. March 10 at The Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge.
The marks the return of this signature agency event, which features a champagne brunch and gift baskets in a silent auction. Paul Grzella, director of The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is receiving the agency’s Advocacy Award for his efforts in securing funding for the First Steps Basic English literacy initiative. This program, supported by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, is allowing the LVSC to work collaboratively with other community partners to expand access to English instruction in underserved areas.
Sponsorships to the Garden of Literacy Brunch are available; individual tickets are $85 per person.
For details, visit the LVSC’s website and go to the events page.

Customs and Border Protection Virtual Recruitment
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The United State’s largest law enforcement agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is hosting a Virtual Recruitment Event from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12.
Assignments can be anywhere in the country, including in many locations in New Jersey. Sites include airports, marine terminals and cargo processing facilities. Refer to this event document for more details.
To participate in this event, register here. A Teams link will be sent prior to the state of the event.

RVCC Adult Learners' College Information Session
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Members of the community interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Adult Learners’ College are invited to attend one of three special Information Sessions, Tuesday, March 12, Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, April 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day.
The events, which will include information about applying to RVCC, support services designed for non-traditional students, and paying for college and financial aid options, will be held in the Event Center at the College’s Branchburg campus.
Veterans are also encouraged to attend an Adult Learners’ College Information Session to learn more about how they can use their education benefits to attend RVCC. The Manager of International and Veteran Services will be on hand to answer any veterans’ questions about being an adult student at RVCC.
RVCC’s Adult Learners’ College is designed for adults age 25 and older who are looking to complete their college degree, explore a new career path, gain additional training, get a promotion at work, be the first member of their family to attend college, or improve their English.
In addition, seven-week semesters will be offered for some programs, providing adult students with a more convenient academic schedule to help them balance work, school, and family obligations. Adult students may enroll in workforce, certificate, or degree programs at RVCC. Some of the College’s programs that may be of interest to adult students include:

English as a Second Language
Phlebotomy Assistant Certificate
OSHA 10 Card
Welding Certificate
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certificate
Principles of Municipal Court Administration
Allied Health Certificate
Medical Assistant Certificate
Paralegal Certificate
Supply Chain Management Certificate
Fitness Certificate

RVCC’s Fall 2024 Semester begins August 28.
To register for an Information Session, go here.

Sheet Metal Workers Local Apprenticeship Application Information event
2024-03-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Essex County One-Stop Career Center, 50 S. Clinton St., East Orange, NJ, 07018, United States
The Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 will open Apprenticeship Applications starting on Monday, April 8. Detailed information can be found here.
In addition, interested applicants can learn more during a Recruitment Event from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Essex County One-Stop Career Center, 50 South Clinton St., Third Floor Essex County Job Development Unit, in East Orange.
For more information, call 201-507-0333, ext. 127, or email dbracero@SMW25.org.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2024-03-14 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.

Good News Home Virtual Hire Event - morning session
2024-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The Hunterdon County-based Good News Home is conducting a Virtual Hiring Event on Friday, March 15. Job seekers can attend either one of two sessions, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Full-time and part-time positions are available, and on-the-spot interviews may be conducted.
Available positions include Development Coordinator, Lead Behavioural Health Monitor, Behavioural Health Monitor, Peer Specialist, Case Manager and Registered Nurse.
Registration is required by going to https://www.goodnewshome.org/events-1.
Resumes are to be emailed to dawn@goodnewshome.org after registration is completed.

Good News Home Virtual Hire Event - afternoon session
2024-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
This 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.
The virtual series will run every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning on March 20, and ending May 8.
While 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.
To register, use the QR code on this flyer, or click here. For questions, email info@thegrwdb.org.

WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Webinar
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Are you a grower with less than five acres? And are you interested in accepted WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers?
Get information for the 2024 season by joining an online webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.
Register by using the QR code in this flyer or by going to https://go.rutgers.edu/aowkwyOw.

EARN webinar on Building Strategy for Hiring and Keeping Workers
2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
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.
People 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?
During 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:
➡ Establishing and nurturing partnerships with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and service providers;
➡ Identifying shared goals, priorities, and benchmarks to measure program impact and effectiveness;
➡ Navigating challenges and managing change; and
➡ Celebrating successes to generate support and expand efforts.
Participation is free, but space is limited. Register here.

Resource and Transition Fair for Youth with a Disability - Hunterdon County
2024-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 Route 31, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
A Resource & Transition Fair will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 Route 31, Flemington.
This event, for youth ages 14 to 21 with a disability, will include information on paid internships and other work experiences available in a community setting. Placement is based on student interest. Information on Work Readiness Training, Resume Writing, Interview Practice,
Job and School Exploration also will be available.
RSBP by using the QR code in this flyer. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Semegran, director of Academic & Transition Services at the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA, the event sponsor), at psemegran@cea-nj.org or 908-782-1480

New Jersey Department of Children and Families Job Fair
2024-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | NJ DCF Professional Center, 30 Van Dyke Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 08812, United States
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) is hosting a Job Fair on Monday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NJ DCF Professional Center, 30 Van Dyke Ave., New Brunswick.
Many positions are available, including Analyst Trainee, Assistant Family Service Worker 1, Bus Driver, Clerk Typist, Family Service Specialist Trainee, Information Technology, Paralegal Technician Assistant, Personnel Trainee, Program Specialist Trainee, Repairer and Teacher.
No registration is required. For more information on available positions, use the QR code in this flyer.

Businesses wanted for Hunterdon Central H.S. Career and Service Learning Fair
2024-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Junction Road, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Hunterdon Central Regional High School is hosting its Career and Service Learning Fair on Wednesday, March 27, and area businesses and organizations are invited to attend.
The event is for the high school’s 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in learning about available area jobs, careers and volunteer opportunities. The two grades represent about 1,350 of the school’s students.
The event is being conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. at the high school’s Commons on the 11/12 Campus, 84 Route 31, Flemington.
Interested businesses and agencies may register by using the QR code in this flyer or use this link.
For questions, contact Event Coordinator Michelle Murphy at 848-391-6324 or mmurphy@hcrhs.org.

Resource and Transition Fair for Youth with a Disability - Somerset County
2024-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
A Resource & Transition Fair will be conducted from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge section of Bernards.
This event, for youth ages 14 to 21 with a disability, will include information on paid internships and other work experiences available in a community setting. Placement is based on student interest. Information on Work Readiness Training, Resume Writing, Interview Practice,
Job and School Exploration also will be available.
RSBP by using the QR code in this flyer. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Semegran, director of Academic & Transition Services at the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA, the event sponsor), at psemegran@cea-nj.org or 908-782-1480

NJ Reentry conference Training for the Dignity of Work
2024-03-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
The New Jersey Reentry Corporation, the nonprofit agency whose mission is to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from jail or prison, will conduct its annual conference, “Mental Health: Mental Health is Everyone’s Business,” on Thursday, March 28, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Mac Mahon Student Center, Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City.
The event will host national advocates, experts, and those individuals and families grappling with mental illness in search of healing. Patients, physicians and psychiatrists, community activists, and compassionate non-profits, lawyers, law enforcement, and legislators will join the conversation.
Register here for the event.

RVCC Career Night: Engineering
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Raritan Valley Community College will conduct several Career Nights in April that will offer prospective students information about educational opportunities and career pathways in such fields as business, engineering, paralegal studies, and criminal justice.
During the programs, which are free of charge and open to the community, participants will be able to engage with faculty members and/or industry partners in their respective fields at roundtable sessions. The Career Nights all will be conducted from 6-8 p.m. in the Event Center at RVCC’s Branchburg campus.
The following events have been scheduled:

Engineering Career Night, April 2
Business Career Night, April 9
Paralegal Studies Career Night, April 15
Criminal Justice Career Night, April 17

To register for an upcoming Career Night, go to www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information, contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or admissions@raritanval.edu.

Customs and Border Protection Virtual Recruitment for Veterans
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The United State’s largest law enforcement agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is hosting a Veterans Virtual Recruitment Event from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3.
Veterans, military spouses, and Guard/Reserve members are encouraged to attend.
The agency has Patrol Officer positions available. During the event, job seekers will learn about the agency, the application process and work locations.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer or this link: https://forms.office.com/g/xVWUzZUBwL.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting and In-Person
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | GoToMeeting and In Person, 27 Warren St., second-floor conference room, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024; attendees may join in person in the second-floor conference room at 27 Warren St., Somerville, or via GoToMeeting.

The meeting will include a presentation on upcoming programs, the review of several new board policies, and a presentation by Greater Raritan’s One-Stop Operator. For questions, contact GRWDB Director Paul Grzella at 908-541-5790, or at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us..

GRWDB Board meeting
Apr 3, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/817865189

You can also dial in using your phone: 872-240-3412; Access Code: 817-865-189

Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. All are welcomed.

SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill, for Free!
2024-04-03 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.

Right at Home Recruitment Event
2024-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting an in-person Recruitment Session at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, for the Hillsborough-based Right at Home, which has positions available throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties.
The agency is seeking to fill the following positions: N.J. Certified Home Health Aide Live-in; N.J. Certified Home Health Aide; N.J. Certified Home Health Aide Part-time; and Home Care Nurse Supervisor.
This in-person event, open to all job seekers, will be conducted at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive E., Conference Room B, Somerville.
Attendees will get details about the benefits offered by the company, including flexible schedules, competitive pay, and different benefits. Details on the agency’s HHA Training School in Hillsborough offering online and in-person courses to eligible candidates also will be shared.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer or go to https://bit.ly/3TzZNWg.

Webinar on Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Program for Businesses
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Hunterdon County-based Hand in Hand Healthcare Solutions, LLC is the recipient of the GAINS Grant from New Jersey’s Department of Labor to support Registered Apprenticeships in Healthcare. These include CHW, CNA and CMA positions. The company can help New Jersey healthcare businesses develop and register a customized program with the U.S. Department of Labor. Funding up to $11,000 per Apprentice is available to support training and salary, allowing businesses to source talents locally and impact the local community.
To learn more, representatives of healthcare businesses are invited to take part in a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, April 4, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Use the link in this flyer to join, or go to https://meet.goto.com/592003301.
Visit www.handinhandhealthcaresolutions.com.

Legal Services Job Fair
2024-04-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Legal Servives of Northwest Jersey, 100 Metroplex Drive, Edison, NJ, 08817, United States
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey (LSNJ) is hiring throughout the statewide network of Legal services organizations.
Positions throughout the state are open for attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and more. Learn more at a Legal Services Job Fair being conducted from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at LSNJ, 100 Metroplex Drive, Edison, in the first-floor conference center.
This event is being held in collaboration with:

The New Jersey State Bar
The Garden State Bar Association
Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey
Association of Black Women Lawyers – New Jersey
New Jersey Women Lawyers
New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association.

Registration is required in advance.
Email Patti Koncius pkoncius@lsnj.org or Kat Medina kmedina@lsnj.org

Power Container Recruitment Event
2024-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting an in-person Recruitment Event for job seekers at 10 a.m. Friday, April 5, for Power Container Corp. in the Somerset section of Franklin.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Full-time Machine Operator and Injection Blow Molding Technician; these are rotating-shift positions.
The event will be conducted in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Conference Room B, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
Attendees will be educated on Power Container as an organization and the opportunities the company is currently hiring for, followed by one-on-one interviews.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/3PjEi9K.

NJBPU Payment Assistance Event
2024-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Somerville Public Library, 35 W. End Ave., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
NJ SHARES is hosting a NJ Board of Public Utilities Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (NJ BPU PAGE) grant event at the Somerville Library, 35 West End Ave., Somerville, on Monday, April 8, from 4 to 7 p.m.
This event is designed to help individuals apply for energy (gas and electric) assistance. Registration is not required.
Please reference this flyer for items to bring. For questions, call 908-458-8445.

RWJBarnabas Health Hiring Event
2024-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
RWJ Barnabas Health is hiring. Learn more at a hiring event being conducted at Middlesex College in Edison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.
Attendees will learn about the entry-level positions and the departments hosting the openings. Hiring managers will be in attendance and on-the-spot interviews may be conducted.
Pre-registration is encouraged via the QR Code in this flyer or by using this link.

RVCC Career Night: Business
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
