Greater Raritan

CANCELLED: GRWDB Youth Committee Meeting
2020-03-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | teleconference, NJ, United States
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 is the GRWDB’s Youth Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local youth services with each other and the One Stop while seeking ways to expand and develop local youth services.
Because of the current Coronavirus situation, this meeting will be held remotely, with details on the meeting agenda when it is posted. Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to ensure ample seating!

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: Lilly
2020-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Branchburg-based manufacturing and operations facility of Lilly has openings for several positions, including Operator, Planner / Scheduler for Maintenance and Maintenance Technician. The company had scheduled a recruitment event for these positions on Wednesday, March 18, at the Somerville One Stop, but the event has been cancelled. However, the company is encouraging residents to send a resume to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov, and apply online at https://careers.lilly.com.
Everyone that completes these two steps for their open positions will receive a phone screening.

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: Orion's Home Healthcare
2020-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Orion’s Home Healthcare has an immediate need to hire CHHA’s for clients in Hunterdon County. A Recruitment Event planned for March 18 at the Flemington One Stop has been cancelled because of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, but job seekers interested in apply should reach out to susanaorionshomehealtcare@gmail.com. for immediate consideration.

CANCELLED: Voter Registration Day
2020-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | NJ Reentry Corp., 57 Livingston Ave., Suite 3, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Under a new state law, those on probation and parole are now eligible to vote.
Eligible voters are invited to participate in a Voter Registration Day being conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 at 57 Livingston Ave., Suite 3, New Brunswick.
The event is sponsored by NJ Reentry Corp. and the League of Women Voters of Middlesex County.
Call 732-509-9304.

RVCC Disability Support Services Session
2020-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Prospective students, parents and guardians, and high school educators and administrators are invited to attend “Transition to College,” Thursday, March 12, 9-11 a.m., in Raritan Valley Community College’s Event Center in Branchburg. The program will offer information about disability support services and other assistance available to students as they consider transitioning from high school to RVCC.
The program will include a student panel and workshops about RVCC’s Disability Services department, wellness and financial aid. To register, go here.
Call the Admissions Office at 908-526-1200, ext. 7009 or email admissions@raritanval.edu.

Free Seminar on NJ's New Expungement Law
2020-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902, United States
The New Jersey statute on expungement was revised in a law signed on Dec. 18, 2019. If someone has been arrested, has a private criminal complaint signed against them in Municipal Court, or has a criminal record (even if the charges were dismissed or received a Conditional Discharge under N.J. law), past criminal arrests and convictions can be expunged/erased in certain instances.
Speakers Kenneth Vercammen and Allan Marain will discuss the process and address questions during a seminar on the “New Expungement Law for Removal of Criminal Arrests and Convictions” running from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road.
This event is open to adults and registration is required. Call the library at 732-246-3545 or sign up at northbrunswicklibrary.org.

Recruitment Event: Zeus
2020-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Zeus, a polymer extrusion manufacturer with offices in Branchburg, has openings for machine operators. A Recruitment Event for Zeus will be conducted on Tuesday, March 10, at the Hunterdon One Stop Career Center in Flemington. All are invited.
RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov to reserve a seat.

Apprenticeships Workshop
2020-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Looking to build a career? Apprenticeships are a great career pathway, allowing participants to combine formal learning with paid, on-the-job training.
A representative from Raritan Valley Community College’s Workforce Development Program will present Apprenticeships, As Strategy for Finding a Job and Building a Career, at 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, at the Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Suite 102, Somerville.
To reserve a space, called 908-704-3000.

Census Support Volunteer Training in Hunterdon County
2020-03-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2020-03-02 17:30 - 19:00 | United Way of Hunterdon County, 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd., Suite 4, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The 2020 Census is operating collaboratively around the nation with the goal of increasing the individual response rate. Hunterdon County’s Complete County Committee is part of this effort locally, working to ensure the county’s hard-to-county areas are not forgotten.
To advance this goal, United Way of Hunterdon County is hosting four training sessions in March for Census Support Volunteers, equipping attendees to respond to questions pertaining to confidentiality and how to operate tablets for Census completion.
All sessions will be held in the United Way offices in Flemington, on March 2, March 5, March 19 and March 26. Learn more and sign up for one of the sessions here.
Contact Katherine Abarca at Katherine@uwhunterdon.org or 908-782-3414, Ext. 28.

How to use SkillUp Greater Raritan
2020-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
SkillUp Greater Raritan is a new online learning portal introduced by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB). It’s free to use for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
A representative from GRWDB will present a workshop on how to register for the online tool and navigate some of its features and applications. The free workshop will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at the Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville.
To reserve a space, called 908-704-3000.

Recruitment Event: Viking Pest Control
2020-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Viking Pest Control has openings for a Pest Control Technician. Interested applicants can attend a Recruitment Event at the Somerville One Stop at 75 Veterans Drive, Somerville, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.
RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: Viking Pest Control
2020-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Viking Pest Control, a 40-year-old local business, is hosting a Job Recruitment event for the position of Pest Control Technician. The event will be conducted on March 3 at the Somerville One Stop at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive. For the event, RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.
Positions are open now, and applications can be submitted starting now at www.vikingpest.com/careers.

Free Career Workshop: NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life
2020-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Are you in the midst of a job search, and want to develop better listening skills and discover ways to lead a conversation? You’ll do this and more at the workshop, “NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life.”
The workshop will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Employment Services Jersey Job Club, meeting at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
To reserve your seat, call 908-704-3000.

RESET Job Fair in Middlesex County
2020-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge, NJ, 07095, United States
Recovery Employment Solutions – Education & Training is sponsoring a RESET Job Fair at the Woodbridge Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.
Some 50 employers are scheduled to attend.
All are welcomed to attend.

Recruitment event: Zeus
2020-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Zeus manufacturing in Branchburg is looking for machine operators. A recruitment event for the positions will be conducted at the Somerville One Stop Center on Veterans Memorial Drive on Feb. 27.
RSVP to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

One-Stop Career Day at Hillsborough Library
2020-02-25 16:00 - 21:00 | SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Hillsborough Township and the Somerset County Library System’s Hillsborough Branch, offers residents the opportunity to meet with a Job Developer to learn about the many services available to job seekers and employers in Somerset County. Sessions will be conducted on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 4 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 24. Look for signs at the Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Road, directing interested community members to meet with the job developer.
Appointments are available for an initial consultation. Email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the event.

Pancakes and Pokémon fundraiser
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Applebees, 244 Route 202, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
A Pancakes and Pokémon fundraiser will be conducted from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Applebee’s of Flemington on Route 202 North.
All money goes to StarThrower Group to help fund transportation and career training for disabled adults in the community.
Tickets are $10; children 3 and under eat free.
Visit www.starthrowergroup.com.

Winterfest 2020 North Plainfield
2020-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 | North Plainfield High School, 34 Wilson Ave., North Plainfield, NJ, United States
Somerset County, Census 2020 and North Plainfield High School are partnering to present Winterfest 2020 North Plainfield, a family fun winter carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at North Plainfield High School.
This free event, open to all community members will include lots of information about Census 2020 (including job applications, how to fill out the Census form and why it’s important), games and activities for children, and free pizza. Community service providers will offer information about transportation, employment, healthcare, housing and more.
Call 908-768-2693 for information.

Recruitment Event: Kwenyan And Associates
2020-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The Flemington-based Kwenyan and Associates is conducting a recruitment event at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Hunterdon One Stop, 6 Gauntt Place, Building #2, Lower Level Conference Room, Flemington.
Open positions include an outpatient mental health therapist, a van driver /van aide, and administrative assistant / receptionist.
RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: CentiMark Corp.
2020-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
CentiMark Corp., a national roofing contractor, is hosting a recruitment event on Feb. 19 at the Somerville One Stop Career Center on Veterans Memorial Drive. Open positions include a commercial roofing technician and a commercial roofing mechanic.
RSVP to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: Lowe's Open House Job Fair
2020-02-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Lowe’s, 315 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States
All Lowe’s stores will be hosting an Open House Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Spot interviews will be conducted at this walk-in event.

Recruitment Event: New World Stainless
2020-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
New World Stainless, based in Somerset County, is looking for a Machine Operater/Tube Mill, and a production worker.
A recruitment event for the company will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Somerset County One Stop Career Center in Somerville.
To reserve a seat, email Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: United States Census 2020
2020-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
As the start of Census 2020 nears, the United States Census is planning a recruitment event for Census Takers on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Somerville One-Stop. This may be one of the final local recruitment events for this year’s Census. To reserve a seat at this event, email Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

RVCC Information Sessions, Campus Tours
2020-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is offering a General Information Sessions in February at the Branchburg campus. The sessions and campus tours are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7, from 10-11 a.m., and Monday, Feb. 17, from 10-11 a.m and 1 to 2 p.m. These will be conducted in the RVCC Event Center (Room A).
During the sessions, RVCC Admissions specialists will provide information about:

Enrolling in classes for a 10-week Spring Semester starting Feb 17, Summer Sessions or the Fall Semester
Programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country, and even in Europe
Career training programs, designed in partnership with local industry, that can be completed in a year or less
The admissions process
Financial aid options and scholarship opportunities
Free tuition for those who qualify, though RVCC’s participation in the New Jersey Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) Program

To register for an Information Session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit and click on February. For additional information, contact the Admissions Department at 908-526-1200, ext. 7009, or admissions@raritanval.edu.

RVCC Information Session on Automotive Technology Program
2020-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
An Information Session for Raritan Valley Community College’s Automotive Technology program will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the college’s Workforce Training Center.
During the event, prospective students will have an opportunity to learn about the program, meet with staff and faculty, and explore the career potential in the field of automotive technology. The5555 Auto Tech program offers Subaru, Ford, Chrysler, or Toyota manufacturer’s training, which can lead to higher starting salaries for students after graduation. Students in the program earn additional industry credentials from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), Snap-On, Procut, NC3, Lift-it-Right, and other industry partners.
For additional information about the College’s Automotive Technology program, visit www.raritanval.edu/autotech or contact Inieka Stafford at inieka.stafford@raritanval.edu.
To register for an Information Session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit and click on February.

Recruitment Event: Aerospace & Defense Job Fair
2020-02-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Marotta, 100 South Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ, 07981, United States
Marotta Controls is conducting an Aerospace & Defense Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at 100 South Jefferson Road in Whippany.
The growing technology firm has a number of positions open, including cost and pricing analysts, mechanical engineer, program manager and assembly and test technician.
To apply or for more information, visit marotta.com/careers-openings.

One-Stop Career Day at Frenchtown Library
2020-02-11 15:30 - 19:30 | Frenchtown Library, 29 Second St., Frenchtown, NJ, 08825, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the Borough of Frenchtown, offers residents the opportunity to meet with a Job Developer to learn about the many services available to job seekers and employers in Hunterdon County. The One-Stop Career Day will be conducted from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Frenchtown Library, 29 Second St., Frenchtown.
Appointments are available for an initial consultation. Email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the event.

Free career workshop: Don't Panic! A Recipe for Success in Times of Stress
2020-02-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Stress is a part of our lives. If you are stressed in your current employment situation, or need help facing a challenging situation, this workshop can help.
Don’t Panic! A Recipe for Success in Times of Stress, will provide tips on how to physically and mentally reduce the negative effects of stress. The free workshop will be offered from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
To reserve a seat, call Rick Peterson at 908-704-3000.

Apprenticeships Workshop
2020-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Looking to build a career? Apprenticeships are a great career pathway, allowing participants to combine formal learning with paid, on-the-job training.
A representative from Raritan Valley Community College’s Workforce Development Program will present Apprenticeships, As Strategy for Finding a Job and Building a Career, at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Suite 102, Somerville.
To reserve a space, called 908-704-3000.
