Greater Raritan

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings
2021-01-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Amazon has opened a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board has joined 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, Jan. 5, 2021; Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, and Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Information sessions also were presented in November and December, 2020; 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.

Goodwill Capitol: A Virtual Discussion for Business Owners
2021-01-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
You can measure the success of your small business by more than just profit margins. In a Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, business participants can learn how giving back to the communities you serve can improve your business in more ways than one.

Use this link to save your spot and join the virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/goodwill-capitol

Join a burgeoning network of other small businesses with similar philanthropic pursuits. A renewed sense of purpose may occur for those who attend.
For more information, go to https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4588482.

Webinar postponed: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The following webinar was postponed on Jan. 4. A new date will be announced shortly.
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, Jan. 6, 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.

Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Session
2021-01-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-01-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Meeting
Passaic County Community College’s Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is hosting Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Sessions at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Monday, Jan. 18.
The new program is part of NJ HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship Grant, which allow students to earn while they learn with employers. This program includes 144 hours of technical instruction and 1,000 to 2,000 hours of On-The-Job learning.
For more information, email njhealthworks@pccc.edu or call 973-684-5974.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-01-06 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 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/561434949
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
Access Code: 561-434-949
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in January: Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

SkillUp Greater Raritan presented with Bernards Township Library
2021-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Employability 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 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 Zoom 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.
The event is presented in collaboration with the Bernards Township Library, and registration (with your email address) is required. Registrants will be emailed the link to join on Zoom about one hour prior to the start of the program. Go to the Bernards Township Library calendar page for January 2021 or register directly here.
For more information on GRWDB programs, visit www.thegrwdb.org, email info@thegrwdb.org, or call 908-203-6044.

Job Seekers Success Group: Overcoming Age Discrimination
2021-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is offering a Job Seekers Success Group for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change. The next group will be meet virtually on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The topic for this session is “Overcoming Age Discrimination” presented by Ken Sher, president of Sher Coaching. Age discrimination is described as “treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older.” So, it’s illegal to not offer a job because of age… but we all know that the reality is that it happens. But the reality, also, is that it’s still possible, and likely, that you will find an opportunity based on your great knowledge and experience that you’ve gained throughout your career… it just might take a little longer.
This talk will focus on helping you minimize the chance that age will be an issue, how to identify when the hidden objection of age comes up and how to handle it including: Identifying when your age may be an issue; How the “TRUST Success Model” can help you overcome any challenges; How to position yourself as the right person for the job; What to do to take age out of the equation; and What to include… and not include… in your marketing materials and interview answers.
This group is offered free of charge and are open to the entire community. Funding for this program is provided by grants from The Arnold A. Schwartz Foundation, Affinity Federal Credit Union and Magyar Bank. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invitation and to be admitted to the group. To register or for information about Career Counseling Services, contact Elise Prezant at eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org

Walmart Virtual Hiring Event
2021-01-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Partners in the Greater Raritan workforce system continue to look for new ways to assist employers with their hiring needs in 2021.
A Walmart Virtual Hiring Event for the company’s Flemington location being conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, is the latest example of this ongoing work. This event is supported by the Hunterdon County Business Service Representative in the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
During the Zoom event, Walmart representatives will give a brief presentation about the company, open positions (full-and part-time) and their benefits package. In addition, information on their “Dollar a Day” education program will be shared. The virtual event will be accessible from your phone, laptop or personal computer.
Click on the following link to RSVP for this event, https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0cN2UAI4n0uzauCkG9ZCp4SQAzvtTNJKqc_EP3KX6t5UREFIQjFDUE5HNFhOTjFGOTZZSFJGMVNNMi4u, or scan this QR Code. Once you RSVP, you will receive the login information.

Career Webinar: Making Connections Work For You
2021-01-12 09:00 - 10:00 | GoToMeeting
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 “Making Career Connections Work For You,” running from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and how they can be used by job seekers.
Information on the many other virtual services and programs offered by the GRWDB and system partners will be shared.
Reservations are requested but not required. Here are the meeting details:

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/432254333
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
Access Code: 432-254-333

For details and questions, call 908-203-6044, or email info@thegrwdb.org.

Career Webinar: The Art of Effective Communication
2021-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
A Jan. 13 career webinar, The Art of Effective Communication, will allow participants to review the different ways we communicate, and understand how we can communicate effectively. Tools for effective communication also will be shared.
This virtual workshop is presented in collaboration with the Franklin Township Public Library. The speaker is Jan Goodman, career coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center.
This virtual workshop will be conducted through Zoom, and registration is required. To register, contact Kerri Sullivan at ksullivan@franklintwp.org.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-01-13 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 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/295719837
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 295-719-837
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in January: Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair
2021-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce is conducting a Virtual Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
This event. is for graduating high school seniors, college graduates and unemployed workers. Job seekers are advised to have resumes available and research companies beforehand.
To register and for more information, visit https://www.gatewaychamber.com/event/details/Virtual-Job-Fair/6695.

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2021-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
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 being presented in collaboration with the Somerset County Public Library System. It will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, through a virtual platform. Registration is required.
To register, go to https://sclsnj.org; go to Program and Events, and click on Adults. Then click on January 15th to register.

Career Webinar: Using Online Job Applications
2021-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToMeeting
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 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, participants will learn how to customize resumes with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats that applicant tracking systems read best, receive tips on to effectively set up resumes, and get a glimpse to how recruiters use and rate resumes as they go about their work. 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 Franklin Township Public Library.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/117099893
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (786) 535-3211
Access Code: 117-099-893
For questions, email events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-01-20 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 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/150598901
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 150-598-901
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in January: Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Business Services For Hunterdon County Employers
2021-01-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses.
During a virtual Info Session running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Hunterdon County. (Please note that this session was originally set for for Dec. 17 but rescheduled due to weather.)
Presenters include Jessica Johannesen, the NJDOL Business Service Representative for Hunterdon County; Amanda Modale, the Business Service Representative for Somerset County and a regional team supervisor; and Paul Grzella, director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, which services Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
This event is co-sponsored by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. A RSVP is required to attend. Visit www.hunterdonchamber.org or email info@hunterdon-chamber.org.

Webinar: Career Skill Tips for Success!
2021-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | GoToMeeting
When preparing for a job interview and using your soft skills to promote your abilities, small mistakes can lead to big consequences. Author and senior executive Anne Corley Baum wants to help job seekers make no mistakes and get results.
During a webinar at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Corley Baum will share interview tips and advice on soft skills – in the interview and on the job – to ensure career success. She’ll also answer questions!
The event, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is free.
Here are the meeting details:
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/744238909
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 744-238-909
For additional details or questions, call 908-203-6044.

Career Webinar: Online Job Searching
2021-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
In this Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar, participants will discover nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Business Librarian Chris Murray.
Use this link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, 2021: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/online-job-searching-2
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4591316.

Business Services For Somerset County Employers
2021-01-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses.
During “Growing Your Business: Department of Labor’s Business Services 101,” running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Somerset County.
Presenters include Jessica Johannesen, the NJDOL Business Service Representative for Hunterdon County; Amanda Modale, the Business Service Representative for Somerset County and a regional team supervisor; and Paul Grzella, director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, which services Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
This event is co-sponsored by the Somerset County Business Partnership. The event is free for partnership members. Go to the Somerset County Business Partnership website for more information and to register.

Job Opportunities Info Session for SHI Warehouse
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, for SHI International Corp. The company is looking to fill positions in its Warehouse and Integration Center in Piscataway.
Attendees will be educated on SHI as an organization and the Warehouse opportunities it is currently hiring for.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or by going to bit.ly/3nIiwMc.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2021-01-28 15:00 - 16:30 | 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.

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.

Practice Gratitude & Mindfulness
2021-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Feeling stressed? Don’t know where to go for help?
Kelsey Anderson of NORWESCAP will be present a virtual webinar, Practice Gratitude & Mindfulness, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.
For more information or to register, call 908-788-1453 or visit norwescap.org.

SKillUp Greater Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-02-03 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
SkillUp Greater Raritan webinar
Wed, Feb 3, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/730302717
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States:+1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 730-302-717
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.

Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in February: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career Webinar: Making Your Job Search Work for You presented with Bernards Township Library
2021-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Making Your Job Search Work For You is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, and the Bernards Township Library.

In this session running from 7 to 8:15 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, staff members from the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will:

Offer tips on how to understand what your job search is telling you.
Share strategies for making sure you don’t get stuck in the search process.
Provide tools to create targeted plans focused on success.

The event is presented in collaboration with the Bernards Township Library, and registration (with your email address) is required. Registrants will be emailed the link to join on Zoom about one hour prior to the start of the program. Go to the Bernards Township Library calendar page for February 2021 or register directly here.
For more information on GRWDB programs, visit www.thegrwdb.org, email info@thegrwdb.org, or call 908-203-6044.

GRWDB One-Stop Committee Meeting - GoToMeeting
2021-02-04 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.
Greater-Raritan One-Stop Committee Meeting
Thu, Feb 4, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/218437485
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 218-437-485
Meeting agendas will be posted here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for more information!

Career webinar: Defeating Unconscious Bias - 5 Strategies
2021-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Let’s face it, everybody has some unconscious bias. This is not in the context of talking about a preference for Mexican food or an inclination toward the color blue. The focus here is on those inflexible beliefs about whole categories of people that keep us from seeing others accurately, from making fair and appropriate decisions, and from building the kind of harmonious relationships that make our lives more successful.
In Defeating Unconscious Bias: 5 Strategies, Jan Goodman, the Community Outreach Specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, will address the hidden biases that can affect us all, and offer five simple, actionable and memorable strategies to enhance workplace productivity and innovation.
This virtual workshop, running from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, is offered in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System. Registration is required. G to https://sclsnj.org and Programs and Events; click on Adults, and then click on February 5th to register.

PIM Brands Job Fair
2021-02-06 09:00 - 13:00 | PIM Brands, 1600 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08876, United States
PIM Brands, makers of Welch’s Fruit Snakes and other confections, is hosting an in-person Job Fair at its site in the Somerset section of Franklin on Saturday, Feb. 6. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1600 Cottontail Lane.
Attendees will learn about a variety of open positions at the facility, as well as the company’s medical and dental benefits, its 401k plan and opportunities for growth.
The facility has a some dozen open manufacturing positions, including Cook/Batch Maker, Industrial Electrician, Mechanics Team Leader, and Sanitation Lead. Open office positions include Inventory Control Coordinator, Project Engineer, and Receptionist.
Interested job seekers also can apply at: employment@pimbrands.com or https://www.promotioinmotion.com.
