Greater Raritan

PharmScript Virtual Information Session
2021-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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. Tuesday, June 15, for PharmScript of Somerset in Franklin.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Pharmacy Technician – Customer Service and Pharmacy Technician – Data Entry
Attendees will be educated on the positions the company is currently hiring for, and learn about opportunities for growth and the next steps to apply.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or by going to this link: https://bit.ly/2TKgJwT.

NJ Civil Service Commission Information Session
2021-06-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Civil Service Commission has scheduled a Virtual Information Session at the Mercer County One-Stop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15.
During the free presentation, participants will hear an overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and get resource materials. Questions about the application process also will be addressed.
Register at the following link: https://forms.gle/sdKGfrgcQmpm1SVY7. An email with the event link will be sent prior to the day of the event.

RVCC Virtual Information Session
2021-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
A Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Tuesday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, participants will learn about the college’s Summer Session — beginning July 6 — and Fall Semester classes. The college plans to be open for all in-person classes beginning Sept. 1.
At the Virtual Information Session, students will learn about:

Academic programs designed to transfer to four-year colleges
Career programs that can prepare you for a job in a year or less
Earning credits for life and work experience
Special support services to help you make a successful transition to college
How to apply for financial aid and options for paying for college.

Register for the session and learn how to join here: Open Houses & Info Sessions | | Raritan Valley Community College, NJ
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Career Webinar: The Art of Effective Communication
2021-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
A June 16 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 Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. 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, go to https://sclsnj.org/. Click on Programs & Events; then click on Adults and go to June 16th on the calendar to register.

Workforce Development Challenges and Changes Due to COVID-19
2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
North Jersey Partners, a workforce and economic collaborative to which The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board belongs, received funding from the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development to perform a workforce focused survey of small businesses and a series of listening sessions during the pandemic. Rutgers University, Bloustein School of Public Policy and Employers Association of New Jersey are study co-authors.
The results of the study will be presented by the co-authors at the Together North Jersey Institute webinar, Workforce Development Challenges and Changes Due to COVID-19, being presented on Wednesday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Together North Jersey (TNJ) is a consortium of partners working to make the region more competitive, efficient, livable, and resilient through collaboration, technical assistance, and peer-exchange opportunities. TNJ planning region consists of the 13 counties in the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) planning area: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
Register for the link by going to http://shorturl.at/ruvyP.

Zeus Virtual Information Session
2021-06-16 11:30 - 12:30 | 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. Wednesday, June 16, for Zeus in Branchburg, NJ.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Machinist, Machine Operator, Maintenance Technician and QC Inspectors. Many of the positions are 12-hour night shifts (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) with Saturday overtime.
Attendees will be educated on the positions the company is currently hiring for, and learn about opportunities for growth and the next steps to apply.
To register, go to this link: https://bit.ly/3v0Jy59.

NJMEP Certified Manufacturing Associated Training Opportunity
2021-06-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | GoToMeeting
A 25-hour online program for a Certified Manufacturing Associated Credential is being launched by NJMEP. This program, done in partnership with ToolingU, is for the unemployed and underemployed and placement opportunities are available.
Learn more during GoToMeetings that can be attended at either 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, or 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17.
Details are in this flyer.

RVCC ESL/Bilingual Information Session
2021-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
An ESL/Bilingual Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Wednesday, June 16, from 2 to 3 p.m.
During the event, participants will learn about RVCC’s ESL programs, and hear the presentation in Spanish; participants also will learn how to transfer to four-year university.
Register for the session and learn how to join here: Open Houses & Info Sessions | | Raritan Valley Community College, NJ
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-06-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-23 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Looking for Industry Certification prep courses?
In today’s challenging job market, an industry certification in a demand occupation can help job seekers find new career success. SkillUp Greater Raritan, a free program for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides self-paced training in Business, Desktop and IT certifications.
More than 130 certifications are available. These include: Microsoft Office Specialist, Project Management Specialist, Professional in Human Resources, CompTIA, AWS Associated, CCNA and more. And program users also may be eligible to have the cost of their separate certification exam covered by Greater Raritan partners.
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.
June SkillUp Greater Raritan webinar
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/667594221
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 667-594-221
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for five Wednesdays in June: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23 and June 30. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

CareOne Hiring Event with Bergen Community College
2021-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16.
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 are in Somerset, Middlesex, Essex and Bergen counties.
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.
To register for the event, scan the QR code in the event flyer.

NORWESCAP LinkedIn Course
2021-06-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course, Create Your LinkedIn Profile, from 4:30 t0 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16.
LinkedIn is a free employment-oriented online service and is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CV’s (written overview of your life’s work). Employers are looking for candidates to hire using this resource. It hosts more than 600 million professional profiles, which means nearly an unlimited supply of connections and job opportunities.
With LinkedIn, users build and maintain their networks, search for jobs, and build their professional reputations. Plus, it’s free.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center serves residents in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties.
For more information on the free course, to learn how to qualify for NORWESCAP’s free services, and to receive the course Zoom link, call Terry at 908-824-0582.

Certified Nurse Aide Apprenticeship Information Session
2021-06-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Virtual Information Sessions for a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Apprenticeship program will be conducted at 12:30 pm. Tuesday, June 8, and 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, on Zoom.
Participants will learn about this “earn while your learn” opportunity, presented by Mercer County Community College and Genesis.
The New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship is sponsored by a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
To register for either event, visit https://bit.ly/3oVUm36.

New Jersey Department of Corrections Virtual Information Sessions
2021-06-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Corrections will offer Virtual Information Sessions on four upcoming times and dates: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 17, and 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24.
Officers and supervisory staff will talk about career opportunities with the department.
Space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/2QTbtpy

Franklin Township-Area Virtual Mini Career Fair
2021-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Six employers based in and around Franklin Township, Somerset County, are featured in a Virtual Mini Career Fair, being conducted from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 17.
The event is focused on employers and job seekers in the Somerset/Franklin Township area. The Virtual Mini Career Fair is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOLWD) and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB), which services Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Since last December, the NJDOLWD and the GRWDB have collaborated on more than 30 Virtual Information Sessions for individual companies in the two counties. More than 1,300 job seekers have attended these virtual events; this is the first time a Career Fair with multiple companies is being offered as part of this career series.
Participants include: CVS, with locations in Somerset, Franklin and Piscataway; Geo-Technology Associates, PIM Brands and Power Container, which are located in Somerset/Franklin; RWJBarnabas Health, with locations in Somerville and New Brunswick; and SHI International Corp. Warehouse and Integration Center, located in Piscataway.
Interest participants can register at https://bit.ly/3uIGKJS. The event link will be provided upon completion of the RSVP.
For more information, call the GRWDB at 908-541-5790.

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant apprenticeship Virtual Open House
2021-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Kaizen Technologies is hosting a Virtual Open House from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, June 20, for its Certified Medical Administrative Assistant apprenticeship program.
Classes start on June 28; during the open house participants will find out more about this “earn while you learn” apprenticeship, which can start participants on upward career pathway in the healthcare field.
Register at 732-731-1138 or training@kaizentek.com.

RVCC Virtual Information Session
2021-06-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
A Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Monday, June 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. During the event, participants will learn about the college’s Summer Session — beginning July 6 — and Fall Semester classes. The college plans to be open for all in-person classes beginning Sept. 1.
At the Virtual Information Session, students will learn about:

Academic programs designed to transfer to four-year colleges
Career programs that can prepare you for a job in a year or less
Earning credits for life and work experience
Special support services to help you make a successful transition to college
How to apply for financial aid and options for paying for college.

Register for the session and learn how to join here: Open Houses & Info Sessions | | Raritan Valley Community College, NJ
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

RVCC Virtual Beauty Professions Information Session
2021-06-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Event
A Beauty Professions Virtual Information Session will be conducted by Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg on Tuesday, June 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
At the Virtual Information Session, students will learn about:

Career programs that can prepare you for a job in a year or less in cosmetology, esthetics, and make-up artistry.
Special support services to help you make a successful transition to college
How to apply and options for paying for college.

Register for the session and learn how to join here: Open Houses & Info Sessions | | Raritan Valley Community College, NJ
Contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or at admissions@raritanval.edu.

Amazon Virtual Hiring Event
2021-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Amazon is hosting a Virtual Information Session about job opportunities in the company’s New Jersey warehouses.
The event runs from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, and will include information on the company’s application procedures, its hiring process, benefits and opportunities for career growth.
Go to https://amazon-evening-june-8-22.eventbrite.com to register – registration ends two hours before the event.

Magna-Power Electronics Opportunities Info Session
2021-06-23 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. Wednesday, June 23, for Magna-Power Electronics in Flemington.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Assembler (Production, Final PCB and Sub-Assembly positions with starting pay at $16/hour, nodirect experience needed), Test Technician, Shipping/Receiving, and Applications Engineer.
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.

Sports Clips Information Session
2021-06-23 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. Wednesday, June 23, for Sports Clips, with locations in Bedminster, Flanders, Florham Park, Cedar Knolls, New Providence and Princeton, N.J.,
The company is looking to fill positions for Barbers, Hair Stylists and Cosmetologists.
Attendees will be educated on the positions the community-minded company is currently hiring for, and learn about opportunities for growth and the next steps to apply.
To register, go to this link: https://bit.ly/3g6zLGC.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | 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, June 23, webinar, beginning at 1 p.m., is hosted by the Hunterdon County Library System and 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, call Adult Services is 908-730-6135 or go to or go to https://bit.ly/3cIfTaF.

County College of Morris Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp Info Sessions
2021-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Starting a career in advanced manufacturing can lead to life-time success for job seekers.
The County College of Morris (CCM) is hosting a series of Zoom information sessions in May, June, July and August to explain the opportunities available in CCM’s Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp. The program features open enrollment and continuous new classes to fit participants’ schedules. Scholarship opportunities are also available.
To register, click on the dates in the flyer or email careerusa@ccm.edu for the meeting link. More information also is available at www.ccm.edu/apprenticeships/.

NORWESCAP Pathways 2 Prosperity Series
2021-06-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series, Pathways 2 Prosperity, on four Wednesdays beginning May 19 and running through June 23.
During this virtual series, tools aimed at helping participants achieve personal and professional success will be provided. The journey begins with knowing yourself and what’s important to you, according to a NORWESCAP news release. Self-awareness is the key to strong leadership skills and success. The journey continues with developing a Prosperity Plan and then taking concrete steps to make those goals become a reality. The program helps participants invest in themselves, and design pathways to living wage employment, not just a job; build savings, not just pay the bills; and really thrive.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center serves residents in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties.
To register and qualify for this free workshop, call Terry at 908-824-0582.

Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career
2021-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | GoToMeeting
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, is part of a national system of government professionals working to connect community members to searchable sources of information needed to plan first career steps or transition to new careers.
During Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career, a virtual presentation running from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, board staff will present an overview of some of the sometimes-overlooked national and state resources job seekers can use to identify opportunities that can lead to lifelong 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. To register, go to the Bernards Township Library calendar page for June 2021.
For questions, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-203-6044.

Reentry Employment Fair
2021-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Rowan College of South Jersey, Cumberland Campus, 3322 College Drive, Vineland, 08360, United States
Employers are invited to take part in a Reentry Employment Fair running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, June 24 at the Rowan College of South Jersey, Cumberland Campus, in Parking Lot K.
Employer participants will meet candidates looking for a second chance, and connect with agencies and organizations assisting justice-involved individuals. Participants will be supplied with a table and two chairs; they may bring their own tent/canopy.
Pre-registration is required; space is limited. Use the registration link in the attached flyer or email sjreentry@gmail.com.
