Greater Raritan

Amazon Virtual Event
2020-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Amazon, with locations throughout New Jersey, is hosting a Virtual Event from 12 to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
During the virtual information session, participants will learn more openings and opportunities with the company and how to apply.
Interested applicants also can apply now at amazon.com/njjobs.

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction
2020-11-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County’s 5th Annual Garden of Literacy Brunch and Silent Auction will be conducted on Nov. 8 at The Olde Mill In in Bernardsville. (The event was originally scheduled for April 19 but was postponed).
The event include a deluxe buffet brunch, and gift baskets in a silent auction. The Outstanding Service Award will be presented to Patricia Flannery, a LVSC Board of Trustees members since 2008.
This is the organization’s largest annual event, but it had to be moved because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s volunteers continue to tutor students virtually, and connect the students to additional community resources.
Sponsorships to the Garden of Literacy Brunch are available; tickets are $70 per person.
For details, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egxwbnemc34800d2&llr=kz5rekmab&showPage=true.

Job Search 101: Career Webinar for Literacy Students and Teachers
2020-11-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | GoToMeeting
Adult ESL students spend months learning a new language and news skills in order to successfully walk along a career pathway. But looking
for jobs can be challenging.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, is a resource all residents, including literacy
students, can use to get connected to local employers.
A new free workshop, Job Search 101, will introduce literacy students and teachers to the board’s resources. The event is cosponsored by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County.
Interested community members can attend one of two upcoming webinars: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, or 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. This will be via GoToMeeting.
To register, RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org, or call 908-541-5790.

Zoom Open House for Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp
2020-11-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Zoom open houses are planned for the County College of Morris’ Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp.
The events are set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11; 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, and 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16.
The boot camp has open enrollment, continuous new classes and apprenticeship interview opportunities.
To register for an open house and receive zoom log-in information, visit www.ccm.edu/apprenticeships/. If you have any questions, email careerusa@ccm.edu.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2020-11-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” EmPoWER Director of Programs Cheryl Rinaldi will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping with stress in life, work and relationships.
The virtual series will run every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning Oct. 1, 2020, and ending Nov. 19, 2020.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight sessions will receive a $50 gift card to Amazon or a local restaurant.
To register or for questions, email Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
This fall, get free training in today’s skills!
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 dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
During this 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.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/749220493
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 749-220-493
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for the first three Thursdays in November: Nov. 5, 12, and 19. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career Webinar: Using Online Job Applications
2020-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Applying for a job and encountering an unfamiliar experience? When you submit an application online, your materials are first read by a computer program.
In this webinar running from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, participants will learn how to customize your resume with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats that applicant tracking systems read best, and understand what materials you might need ahead of time, just in case there is a time-limit for the application. Questions are encouraged.
Information and resources will be presented by staff members of the Great Raritan Workforce Development Board; this webinar is cohosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey.
To register for this program, go to https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4519407.

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2020-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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 is part of a Workforce Wednesdays series being presented in collaboration with the Franklin Township Public Library. It will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, via Zoom. Registration is required. The link to the Zoom workshop will be included in your confirmation email.
To register, email Kerri Sullivan at ksullivan@franklintwp.org.

Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Information Session for Veterans
2020-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
The County College of Morris is hosting an Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Information Session for veterans and their families at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, for the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp.
To register for the open house and receive zoom log-in information, visit https://www.ccm.edu/apprenticeships/.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
This fall, get free training in today’s skills!
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 dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
During this 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.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/462365277
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 462-365-277
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for the first three Thursdays in November: Nov. 5, 12, and 19. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Abilities Virtual Experience 2
2020-11-20 - 2020-11-22 | Virtual Event
Abilities Expo will present a new and improved, interactive, accessible virtual experience for the disability community worldwide from Nov. 20 to 22.
Admission to the Abilities Virtual Experience 2 is free.
The event is interactive and includes live interviews and question-and-answer sessions with stars from the disability community. Participants include Paul Amadeus Lane, a radio personality and tech/entertainment vlogger; Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker; and writer, storyteller, comic and Jersey girl Santina Muha.
Abilities VE2 participants also will find information on devices to help meet day-to-day challenges; chat directly with other attendees and exhibitors; share advice and get answers through discussion forums; get tips and tricks on how to boost immunity, make kitchens accessible and more in workshops series; and engage from home with wheelchair dance tutorials, adaptive fitness, yoga, service dog demos and more.
For more information and to sign up for Abilities VE2, go here.

Employment Support Strategies for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities
2020-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | GoToMeeting
New Jersey APSE is presenting a virtual seminar on Nov. 20 for Supported Employment providers.
This event, running from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will focus on those with the most significant disabilities, and provide tools Supported Employment providers can use to help those they work with obtain competitive, integrated employment.
To register, go here.

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings
2020-11-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Amazon is getting ready to open a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is joining with Amazon to present community virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon’s application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more.
The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, and 11 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 1.
To register on Eventbrite, to go https://amazon_wfs_2greaterraritan_wfs.eventbrite.com.
The company’s online application also can be found at Amazon.force.com.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2020-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The job market continues to change, as does the way we look for work. In the career webinar, Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio, participants will discuss the value of presenting yourself as a complete package by using a resume as an introduction to an employer and backing it up with a portfolio presented at the interview.
The Wednesday, Dec. 2, webinar, beginning at 10 a.m., is presented in partnership by Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. The presenter is Jan Goodman, community outreach specialist/career coach for Career Center Training Services.
The workshop will be presented on the Zoom platform, and pre-registration is required. To register, please email Goodman at jgoodman@co.somerset.nj.us.

North Jersey Partners Dislocated Worker Grant Programs webinar
2020-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
The multi-region North Jersey Partners is offering training opportunities as part of a new Dislocated Worker Grant Program.
The opportunities for unemployed individuals suffering job loss due to COVID-19 include: Salesforce Administrator; APICS CPIM Certified Production and Inventory Control; and APICS CSCP Certified Production and Inventory Control.
An information session for the Salesforce Administrator program will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/129926366259.
Virtual classes start Dec. 14 and go through March 5.
Seating is limited. Email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
This December, get free training in today’s skills!
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 dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
During this 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.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/819098261
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
Access Code: 819-098-261
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in December: Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

North Jersey Partners Dislocated Worker Grant Programs webinar
2020-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
The multi-region North Jersey Partners is offering training opportunities as part of a new Dislocated Worker Grant Program.
The opportunities for unemployed individuals suffering job loss due to COVID-19 include: Salesforce Administrator; APICS CPIM Certified Production and Inventory Control; and APICS CSCP Certified Production and Inventory Control.
An information session for the APICS CPIM program will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/129967196383.
Virtual classes are in two sessions: Dec., 14-Jan. 20, and Feb. 1 through March 5.
Seating is limited. Email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

North Jersey Partners Dislocated Worker Grant Programs webinar
2020-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
The multi-region North Jersey Partners is offering training opportunities as part of a new Dislocated Worker Grant Program.
The opportunities for unemployed individuals suffering job loss due to COVID-19 include: Salesforce Administrator; APICS CPIM Certified Production and Inventory Control; and APICS CSCP Certified Production and Inventory Control.
An information session for the APICS CPSCP program will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Register at Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/130054978943.
Virtual classes meet from Dec. 15 through Jan. 28.
Seating is limited. Email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

Virtual Seminar: Let's Talk About L.I.F.E.
2020-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Will you be able to overcome the odds when a life-changing event happens?
During Let’s Talk About L.I.F.E., a virtual seminar running from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, participants will talk about living intentionally. The event will be led by Juanita Painson, a Franklin Township resident and business owner, along with a panel of experts.
Participants can learn how to unlearn old and broken methods of handling personal matters, and adopt new approaches designed to get positive results.
Topics being covered include estate planning, home and auto insurance, long-term and disability insurance, Medicare, home care, investments and self-care.
Reserve a spot by visiting https://juanitapainsonlifetoolkit.lpages.co/life-toolkit-lets-talk-about-aboutlife/.

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings
2020-12-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Amazon is opening a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is joining with Amazon to present virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon’s application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more.
The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8; 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15; and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Information sessions also were presented on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1; based upon response, these new dates were added.)
To register on Eventbrite, to go https://amazon_wfs_2greaterraritan_wfs.eventbrite.com.
The company’s online application also can be found at Amazon.force.com.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
This December, get free training in today’s skills!
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 dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
During this 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.
No registration is necessary.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/143732797
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 143-732-797
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in December: Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23. 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
2020-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 an hour-long webinar starting at 3 p.m. Dec. 9, 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.
The event is co-hosted by the Franklin Township Library.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/143732797
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 143-732-797
For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

First Student Virtual Recruitment
2020-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
First Student is looking for school bus drivers for locations in Chatham, Lincoln Park, Butler, Andover, Lafayette, Great Meadows, East Orange and Rochelle Park.
Interested applicants can learn more by attending a Virtual Recruitment through Zoom, starting at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10.
Go to this link to attend the virtual event.
Email omar.munguia@firstgroup.com or call 201-710-0903 to set up interview.

GRWDB Special Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2020-12-14 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on new features of thegrwdb.org; a review of a SkillUp Greater Raritan survey; a labor insight analysis report for the past quarter, a discussion of a proposed update to the 2013 Joint Agreement between the GRWDB and the freeholder boards in Hunterdon and Somerset counties; and several other topics. A link to the meeting packages page is below.

GRWDB Board meeting
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/600036253
Dial in: United States: +1 (224) 501-3412; Access Code: 600-036-253

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

NJAPSE Community Conversation
2020-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
All are invited to take part in an interactive virtual conversation about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on supported employment in New Jersey.
NJAPSE’s Community Conversation, running from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, will be led by facilitators who will work with conversation participants to identify action steps.
The event is free. Register by Dec. 11 here. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation and meeting details.
