Edge4vets Career and Jobs Webinars with NJ Transit
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Edge4Vets is offering a two-part Zoom workshop series designed in April to help prepare participants for jobs that can lead to careers at NJ Transit. The workshops are geared for veterans, National Guard members, active duty members, and their spouses.
The first event, running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, will teach participants how to translate their military skills for career success. The second event, running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, will connect participants to HR reps from NJ Transit to discuss jobs and career options.
To register or for more details, visit Edge4Vets.org.

Career Webinar: Making Connections Work For You
2021-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free services designed to help job seekers on a successful career pathway.

During “Career Connections,” running from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and how they can be used by job seekers.
Information on new virtual programs for community members also will be shared.
This event is presented by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey.
A link to save your spot and join the virtual program will be posted a later date.
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4711077.

GRWDB Literacy Committee - Special GoToMeeting
2021-04-14 15:00 - 15:30 | 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 Literacy Committee, which works with Title II literacy providers and volunteer literacy organizations in Hunterdon and Somerset counties to ensure literacy training is connected to the other services offered in Greater Raritan’s workforce system.
The committee is having a special virtual meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, to discuss the Notice of Grant Opportunity for the New Jersey Department of Labor’s Title II grant application, due April 23. This is a continuation of a discussion from the April 9 committee meeting about eligible applicants.
Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/573547885
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 573-547-885
All are welcomed to attend. Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-04-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employee Digital Literacy skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants will see how they can access thousands of different courses, including Digital Literacy (from computer skills to virtual collaboration tools) and Working from Home (from Discovering Your Strengths to Work/Life Balance).
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.
April SkillUp Greater Raritan webinar .
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/360146333
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 360-146-333
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in April: April 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

RVCC Virtual Spring Open House
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties are invited to learn about what Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg has to offer and how to enroll in Summer Sessions and Fall Semester classes during a Virtual Spring Open House, on Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. During the event, participants may apply for free and learn about:

* Innovative academic programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges & universities
* Honors College for high achieving students
* Career training programs designed in partnership with local industry
* Student clubs & athletics
* Financial aid options, including scholarships, loans and grants
* Free tuition for those who qualify for the NJ Community College Opportunity Grant
* Early college programs for high school juniors and seniors

For more information, contact admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or email admissions@raritanval.edu.<mailto:admissions@raritanval.edu>

To register, go to https://www.raritanval.edu/openhouse.

GRWDB Drive-Thru Job Fair at RVCC
2021-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) is presenting a Drive-Thru Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Raritan Valley Community College, Lamington Road, Branchburg.
Employers from Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to take part. The event is free and employers will not be present at this event. All they need to do is provide to the GRWDB 400 one-page recruitment flyers detailing their companies’ available positions and how to apply. Flyers need to be dropped off by Tuesday, April 6, at locations in Somerville and Flemington.
Companies are asked to register by emailing grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or by calling 908-203-6044. More shareable information for employers is available here.
The recruitment flyers provided by employers will be added to individual bags which also will include information on workforce-related programs available to job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
On April 15, job seekers are invited to come to Raritan Valley Community College; staff of GRWDB will be stationed in the parking lot across from the RVCC Workforce Training Center and will be handing complete packets to drivers – one per car. Registration for job seekers is not required, but is encouraged, so that participants can be connected to other career-related resources. Staff distributing the bag of career information will be wearing masks and gloves; drivers should observe safety protocols as well..
More shareable information for job seekers is available here.
And please note: On April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board will be conducting a Drive-Thru Job Fair at Robert E. Holmes Gardens, 14 Rev. Samuel Carpenter Blvd., Edison, 08820. The two events are part of a regional approach to let job seekers know that there are still opportunities available in their local areas.
Keep checking back to see what companies are participating the event. Each bag will include a master list of participants, along with their contact information.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2021-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | 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 Somerset 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 5 to 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 25, 2021, and ending April 15, 2021.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and participants 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, user the QR code on this flyer, or click here. For questions, email Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-04-20 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 Tuesday, April 20, 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 attend Zoom meeting, please email Jan Goodman at jgoodman@co.somerset.nj.us.

NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave: What Employers and Human Resources Need to Know
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Now more than ever, employees need time to give and receive care.
During a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 21, of the Somerset County Business Partnership’s HR Roundtable, program experts from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will talk about NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave, including what employers are covered under the law, who is eligible for benefits, and for what circumstances an employee can take leave, such as those related to COVID-19. Participants also will learn about their role in the application process and how to help employees apply for the right benefits. In addition, participants will learn how job protection aligns with NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits.
The presenters are Andrea Jensen and Taisha Rogers, claims examiners from the New Jersey Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance. The meeting/webinar begins at 9 a.m., and is free for all interested employers to attend. Go to the SCBP’s calendar page and click on the April 21 entry for NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave webinar.
SCBP’s HR Roundtable provides a resource to obtain information from people who specialize in the Human Resource arena. The group consists of individuals who have primary responsibility for hiring, firing, providing day to day direction to employees and are responsible to address any employee conflict or inquiries by government agencies. Health and Welfare Benefits is also an area in which the HR Roundtable provides discussion and direction.

Career Webinar: What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
2021-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don’ts in various resume and linkedIn practices.
This is a virtual workshop via Zoom, and pre-registration is required. A link will be included in participants’ confirmation emails. To pre-register, please contact Kerri Sullivan at ksullivan@franklintwp.org.
The program is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the Franklin Township Public Library..

CareOne Hiring Event with Bergen Community College
2021-04-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties – this is an “Earn and Learn” program. Participating CareOne locations include CareOne at Somerset Valley.
During the event, CareOne recruiters will be available, and participants will learn about the possibilities of this career pathway program, as well as tuition reimbursement benefits.
This program is part of New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship, sponsored by a $12 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Register at https://bit.ly/3qUAIJm.

New York City MTA Agency Spotlight on Skilled Trade Careers
2021-04-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Office of Citywide Recruitment, is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to host an Agency Spotlight on Skilled Trade Careers event from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.
MTA representatives will be sharing information about their skilled trade opportunities such as Car Maintainer, Car Inspector, Structure Maintainer (Ironwork and Sheet Metal) and Track Equipment Maintainer. These opportunities can lead to lifelong careers.
Interested candidates can register for the event by clicking here: http://bit.ly/0421SpotlightTransit

RVCC Virtual Health Sciences Career Night
2021-04-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May.
Health Sciences Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Business Presentation: Your Guide to Personal Branding
2021-04-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties Business Network Group is hosting “Your Guide to Personal Branding: Mastering the Digital Landscape,” Zoom event at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22.
The virtual event will be presented by Lila Schneider of Let’s B Media Creative Marketing Services. o Participants will leave with a personal branding worksheet, ideas for social media communications, and a “How-to’s & tips” worksheet on digital landscape.
The cost to attend is $18; the couvert goes towards the Federation’s humanitarian services.
Register at http://jfedshaw.org/bng.

RVCC Virtual Business, Criminal Justice & Paralegal Career Night
2021-04-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May.
Business, Criminal Justice & Paralegal Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22.
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Gloucester County Virtual Mega Job Fair & Resource Event
2021-04-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Gloucester County Virtual Mega Job Fair & Resource Event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, through a special online platform.
The event features more than 100 employers based in South Jersey (Gloucester, Camden, Salem, Cumberland and Burlington counties) and some are headquartered in Philadelphia. A variety of positions are available.
Register by using the link in the flyer; participants will upload their resume and answer three short questions.
For more informatin, contact the Gloucester County Department of Economic Development at 856-384-6930.

Amneal Job Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, for Amneal, a pharmaceutical company with locations in Bridgewater, Branchburg, Piscataway and East Hanover. The company is looking to fill the following positions (all levels and shifts), at the firm’s Branchburg and Piscataway locations: Manufacturing & Warehouse Operators, QA Inspectors, and QC Scientist/Chemist.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to bit.ly/2Q6KCG0.

Center for Greater Expectations Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, for the Center for Greater Expectations in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Residential Associates for Adults and Adolescents, various shifts.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to bit.ly/3smq5L0.

RVCC Virtual Science & Engineering Career Night
2021-04-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Learn how the degree and certificate programs at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg can start you on the path to a rewarding career at a variety of Virtual Career Nights in April and May.
Science and Engineering Career Night will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Career Webinar: What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
2021-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don’ts in various resume and linkedIn practices.
This is a virtual workshop via Zoom, and pre-registration is required. To pre-register, go to http://conta.cc/2O3jV4l.
The program is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the New Start Career Network, a program of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University.

Career Webinar: Job Search 101 for English Language Learners
2021-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
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 free virtual workshop, Job Search 101, introduces literacy students and teachers to the board’s resources. The event is presented by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey.
A link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 will be posted a later date.
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4711095.

Lowe's, Hillsborough, Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, for Lowe’s in Hillsborough.
The company is looking to fill the more than 30 positions: Seasonal CSA, FT CSA Appliances, FT CSA, Flooring, FT CSA Windows and Walls, 2 PT Seasonal CSA, Cashier, 13 seasonal Overnights Receive Stock, 6 seasonal Receive Stock Days, 5 PT Seasonal Cashiers, 3 seasonal CSA Inside Lawn and Garden, 3 Seasonal OSLG, PT Pro Cashier PT CSA Building Materials.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to bit.ly/3eiLAHM.

Webinar: Career Skill Tips for Success! (Rescheduled from April 7)
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | GoToMeeting
Author and senior executive Anne Corley Baum wants to help job seekers make no mistakes and get results during the career search.
During a Career Skill Tips webinar at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, Corley Baum will share interview advice and information on soft skills – including common mistakes people make that keep them from success, how to use soft skills to stay on track and successful, and how and why perception is reality. She’ll also answer questions!
The event, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is free. (Please note: this event was originally set for April 7 but has been rescheduled to accommodate a change in the presenter’s calendar.)
Here are the meeting details:
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/713204621
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 713-204-621
For additional details or questions, call 908-203-6044.

Magna-Power Electronics Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, for Magna-Power Electronics in Flemington.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Transformer Assembler, Production Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Purchasing/Planning
Coordinator, Stock Room Clerk, Shipping & Receiving Clerk/ Forklift Operator, Electronic Test Technician. Starting at $16/hr.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
This event will be virtual, from the jobseekers’ PC, Tablet or Phone.
All interested candidates can submit their resume to the attention of Ryan Roberts, HR at rroberts@magna-power.com and indicate the job title. All resumes will be reviewed for consideration and applicants will receive notification on next steps.

American Aluminium Company Opportunities Info Session
2021-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29, for American Aluminum Company in Mountainside. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Three Machine Operators, One Tool Maker Trainee.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to bit.ly/2QOmfgk.

Roche Molecular Systems Virtual Information Session
2021-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, for Roche Molecular Systems in Branchburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Third Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, and Various Shifts (Monday to Saturday) for Sr Filling / Packaging Mechanic, Filling / Packaging Mechanic, and Associate Filling / Packaging Mechanic.
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to bit.ly/3vhjH9J.

NORWESCAP Office 365 Online Course Series
2021-05-04 09:00 - 12:45 | Zoom
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, May 4 to June 3, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
During this virtual series, participants will learn how to access and use the free version of Microsoft Office 365 online including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The five-week virtual course will teach participants how to use all of the tools in Office 365 online. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and must qualify for this free course.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center serves residents in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties.
To reserve a seat in this course, learn how to qualify for NORWESCAP services, and receive the Zoom link, call Carol at 908-835-2624.

Online Training with SkillUp Greater Raritan
2021-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board offers free access to 5,000-plus courses in IT, remote working, business, and much more through its SkillUp Greater Raritan program. This training is presented by Paul Grzella, Director of The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. This webinar will show residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties how they can access as many of these courses as they want from their computer, tablet or phone, anytime, anywhere.
A link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021, will be posted at a later date.
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4711149.
