Norwescap Essential Computer Skills training series
2022-10-11 08:45 - 13:00, 2022-10-18 08:45 - 13:00, 2022-10-25 08:45 - 13:00, 2022-11-01 08:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NORWESCAP North Plainfield, 170 Watchung Ave., lower level, North Plainfield, 07060, United States
Norwescap CLTC will offer Essential Computer Skills on Tuesdays from October 4 through November 1 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its North Plainfield training center. This series is designed to help participants build a strong foundation for the Job Readiness Computer Skills series which follows. The Essential series teaches participants to manage the Internet, take control of email, master schedules and never lose files again. The sessions are:
Session 1, Oct. 4 – Essential Computer Knowledge! – Build a foundation of computer terms and understand how Windows the operating system works.
Session 2, Oct. 11 – Manage Your Internet! – Learn tips and tricks for finding and saving favorite websites and pages.
Session 3, Oct. 18 – Take Charge of Your Email! – You will learn the importance of creating a professional email account, organizing and controlling incoming emails, personalized signatures and more.
Session 4, Oct. 25 – Master Your Schedule! – Learn how to take advantage of the many features in your email Calendar. Never miss an appointment again!
Session 5, Nov. 1 – Never Lose Your Files Again! – You will learn how to organize and find files, save them where they belong, copy and move files and much more.
These classes will be held in-person using Norwescap computers and Internet at 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield. Seating is limited so call to reserve a seat. To sign up and qualify, call Terry at 908-788-1453. For the North Plainfield center’s complete October schedule, go here.

Atlantic Health System Recruitment Event
2022-10-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Atlantic Health System is conducting an in-person Non-Clinical Support Recruitment Event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Morristown Medical Center’s Kahn Auditoriums A&B. The event will be closed for break from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
The system is looking to hire Food Service Representatives, Environmental Aides, Patient Safety Technicians, Unit Associates, Support Services Associates, Patient Transporters, Greeters & Screeners, and Patient Experience Liaisons at all of its facilities. All are encouraged to attend, especially veterans.
To register for the event, go here.

Multi-Employer Pharmaceutical Recruitment Event
2022-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Somerset County Human Services Building, 27 Warren Street, 1st floor conference room, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
An in-person Pharmaceutical Recruitment Event with two employers will be presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Department of Labor on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The employers, Lilly in Branchburg and Lupin in Franklin (Somerset), have a few dozen job openings.
The job fair will be conducted in the first-floor conference room at 27 Warren St., Somerville. All attendees are required to RSVP to attend, using this link: https://bit.ly/3rsAir1, or the QR code in the flyer. A follow-up confirmation email with parking and event details will be sent to registrants.
This is an opportunity to meet with employers, complete an application, and receive or set up an interviews.

FEMA Virtual Job Recruitment
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
FEMA is conducting a Virtual Job Recruitment event with the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 12 p.m.
The jobs, based in East Windsor, include Public Assistance Compliance Specialist; Public Assistance Compliance Coordinator; Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery); and Program Specialist.
To register, use this link: https://forms.gle/nenGbEc7EpBc9cGB6. An email reminder with the link how to attend will be emailed prior to the day of the event.

Optimum Hiring Event
2022-10-12 14:00 - 18:00 | Optimum, 30 Knightsbridge Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Optimum / Altice, at 30 Knightsbridge Road, Piscataway, is conducting a Hiring Event from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The company is hiring for full- and part-time positions. Many opportunities are available – and Internet is free for employees located in the company’s footprint. All are welcomed to attend and learn more about the company.

Somerset County Diversity Festival
2022-10-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Somerville, Grove and Main Streets, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
To celebrate that, October is Global Diversity Awareness month, the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners will host the fourth annual Diversity Festival on October 16, 2022, from 12-4 pm on Main and Grove Streets in downtown Somerville. The Diversity Festival is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate residents from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities and have a great day in downtown Somerville all at the same time.
This year’s festival offers something for everyone. The space has doubled, providing room for more food, more games, and more fun! We’ve added a second sound stage to accommodate more artists and will feature performances by a zydeco band, an Indian fusion duo, a jazz duo, an acappella chorus, and a Latin swing band. There will also be two dance performances.
For the first time ever, the festival will feature a KidZone where games and activities for our youngest county residents will be concentrated. There will be a BounceHouse, a DJ, two face painters, a henna artist and jugglers, in addition to all the games and activities we’ve planned. And best of all – there is no charge for any of this.
To make the day even more special, the organizing committee of county employees worked with the Somerset County Business Partnership to solicit prizes from their members and will have drawings throughout the day for an Iron Peak gift bag, tickets to the Raritan Valley Community College planetarium, a one-month membership to the Jewish Community Center, and class passes to Club Pilates. And do bring your appetite as there will be delicious, affordable offerings from food trucks, as well as a passport menu to make you aware of meal specials along Main Street. Come for lunch and stay for dinner.

Jersey Job Club in October - Resume Writing Workshop 1
2022-10-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of hybrid Jersey Job Club Workshops in October. These workshops are offered virtually, through Zoom, with a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
Dates and topics are:
Monday, Oct. 3, 9 to 10 a.m.: Path to Employment -: Planning Your Job Search – Workshop 1
Monday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, Oct. 17, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Monday, Oct. 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Monday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions
To attend virtually or in person, fill out this information/registration form. Once completed, email it to Richard.Peterson@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop, or call 908-704-3000 and ask for Rick or Mary Ann.

Jersey Job Club in October - Resume Writing Workshop 2
2022-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event

Wegmans Virtual Hiring Event
2022-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Wegmans is hosting a Virtual Hiring Event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.
The company is looking to fill a variety of positions in New Jersey. Interviews will be conducted by phone. Applicants can submit an application at https://jobs.wegmans.com and the hiring team will be in contact for a time for the phone interview.

Fiserv Veteran Virtual Recruitment Event
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Fiserv is hosting a Veteran Virtual Recruitment Event at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.
The Berkeley Heights-based fintech employer with locations around New Jersey has several openings, including: Business Systems Analyst, Senior; Senior Data Implementation Programmer; Program Manager, Senior; Implementations Professional; Technology Analyst Program-Application Development; and Summer Internship Program-Technology Majors.
The event is for veterans, members of the Guard or Reserve and military spouses. Attendees will learn about career opportunities and company benefits.
Register by using the link in this flyer, or go here.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson Job Fair
2022-10-19 14:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Diocese of Paterson Pope John Paul 11, 775 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ, 07013, United States
Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson is conducting an in-person Job Fair from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, oct. 20, at Pope John Paul II, 775 Valley Road, Clifton.
At the same time., a Virtual Job Fair for the positions also will be conducted. Go to the links in this flyer to schedule an interview for a position or positions.
On-the-spot interviews will be available for Licensed RN, LCADA, CADC, LSW, LPC, LAC and LMFT positions as well as various non-supervisor and supervisor roles, including directors and assistant directors.
Positions are available throughout Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties, and the positions include medical and health benefits and paid time off.
If you can’t attend, apply at www.ccpaterson.org/careers, or use the QR code in this flyer.
Contact laura@ccpaterson.org.

Maritime Transporation Logistics and Development Job Fair
2022-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Union County College Kellog Building, 40 W. Jersey St., fifth floor, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202, United States
Union County College is hosting an in-person Maritime Transportation Logistics and Development Job Fair at the college’s Elizabeth campus’ Kellog Building, 40 W. Jersey St., fifth floor, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Participants will learn about apprenticeship opportunities, credentialling programs, career pathways programs and opportunities for roles in drayage trucking, CDL-required pathways, marine terminal operations, warehousing and logistics in the Port of New York & New Jersey.
Prior to this job fair, participants who take eight courses at prologis.com/cwi will receive a gift card.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/port-authority-job-fair-tickets-432533297737 or use the QR code in the event flyer.

Somerset County DisABILITY Services Expo
2022-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater, NJ, 08876, United States
The 2022 Somerset County DisABILITY Services Expo will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater.
The free event will include workshops, information about financial-based program and exhibits from local agencies and community organizations, including the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
All community members are welcomed to attend.
The event is sponsored by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services.

Jersey Job Club in October - Acing the Interview Workshop 1
2022-10-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event

NJ Reentry Corp. Interfaith Conference - A Call To Action: Second Chances
2022-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
New Jersey Reentry Corp. is inviting religious leaders of all faiths from the state of New Jersey to its Interfaith Conference — A Call To Action : Second Chances.
The Keynote Speaker will be Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation and reentry program in the world.
The conference will be conducted on Monday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kean University,1000 Morris Ave., Union.
Register on Eventbrite by going here.
Share the English-language flyer and the Spanish-language flyer.

Jersey Job Club in October - Acing the Interview Workshop 2
2022-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event

Union County WOMEN Mean Business Summit
2022-10-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, United States
“Lessons in Leadership” is the theme of the Union County WOMEN Mean Business Summit being conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth.
Judith Persichilli, the N.J. Department of Health commissioner, is the keynote speaker for this “working women’s” summit.
Tickets are $55. Register by using the QR code in this flyer.
This is the first time the summit has been conducted in person since 2019.

Matheny Mobile Recruitment Event
2022-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | NJDOL Employment Services, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Matheny Medical & Educational Center in Peapack-Gladstone is conducting a Mobile Recruitment Event in Somerville from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. The in-person event, presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, will be in the parking lot at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
Matheny is recruiting for several different positions, including Direct Support Professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses, Physical Therapy Aide, Drivers, Housekeeping Aide, Food Service Worker, Teacher, Therapist and Paraprofessionals.
This will be an outside recruitment hosted in Matheny’s van. Attendees can talk with Matheny staff to get details on the open positions and begin the application process.
To register to attend, use this link: https://bit.ly/3EnQTUF, or the QR code in the flyer. A follow-up confirmation email with event details will be sent to registrants.

Pepsico Veterans Virtual Recruitment
2022-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Pepsico is hosting a Veterans Virtual Recruitment at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Available jobs in New Jersey include Merchandiser, Delivery Driver, Warehouse Person, Mechanic and Field Service Technician. New Jersey locations include Piscataway, Whippany, Kearny, Mays Landing, Jersey City and Asbury Park. Positions are also available throughout New York.
Veterans and Military Families are welcome to apply.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer or this link: https://forms.office.com/g/iTLuakc19e/.
The recruitment is presented by New Jersey Department of Labor Veteran Services.
For more information on Pepsico opportunities, visit https://www.pepsicojobs.com/main. The company also has a Veteran talent community; to join, go to https://pepsico.avature.net/veterans.

Delta Apparel Hiring Event in Cranbury
2022-10-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Delta Apparel Inc., 5 Santa Fe Way, Cranbury, NJ, 08512, United States
Delta Apparel Inc/DTG2Go is hosting a Hiring Event at its facility at 5 Santa Fe Way, Cranbury, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
The company is aiming to hire more than 100 individuals. Open positions include Production and Inventory Associates, Polaris Apparel Printers, Production Supervisor and Key Account Supervisor. A $750 sign-on bonus is available.
Registration is not required. Interested job seekers who can’t make the event can send resumes to marlene.leon@dtg2go.com.

Apprenticeship 101 Event for Employers
2022-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s New Jersey Apprenticeship Network and the N.J. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NJDVRS) are presenting an Apprenticeship 101 virtual training event for employers at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.
The training will provide an apprenticeship overview, including how to develop an apprenticeship and how to apply for available grants. Employers also will learn how they can partner with the NJDVRS for apprenticeship development and filling available positions.
Use the link in this flyer to join the meeting.

Mercer County Job & Career Fair
2022-10-26 15:30 - 18:00 | CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, NJ, 08628, United States
The County of Mercer is conducting a Job & Career Fair from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at CURE Insurance Arean, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton.
Many industries will be represented, including business, construction, health, warehouse and more.
The event also will include free resume assistance and career counseling.
To register, go here or use the link in this flyer.
For more information, visit https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/one-stop-career-center/.

How to Prep for and Ace an Interview Workshop
2022-10-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
Training Specialist Sherry Prindle will unravel the mysteries of “How to Prepare for and Ace an Interview” during a Zoom workshop being presented at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, by the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity.
This session goes beyond the obvious tips on nervousness and body language (though it covers those things) into simple, but not so subtle methods of influence and likeability.
Prindle brings 27 years of expertise as an international speaker, technical trainer, certified master coach, and consultant.
To register for the event, go here.
For information about this and other upcoming events, please call the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity today at 732-745-3955 (general) or 732-293-1341 (youth 16-24).
Recording of past workshops also can viewed on the Middlesex County YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVlnMeBuTQ5qu10aXTzxKrA.

Veteran's Day Virtual Recruitment Event with Sheet Metal Workers Local 25
2022-11-01 10:00 - 11:00
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Veteran Services are hosting a series of Veteran Virtual Recruitments in November to celebrate Veteran’s Day.
Veterans and their spouses are welcomed to attend the following events:
10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1: Sheet Metal Workers Local 25
10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2: Altice USA
11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4: PSEG
10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10: NJ Civil Service Commission
The four employers have a variety of positions. At each event, company representatives will provide current job opportunities, discuss the application process and answer questions.
The events will be virtual via Microsoft Teams. Registration is required. To register, use the QR code in the flyer or this link: https://forms.office.com/g/Kc7RLuccDy. A follow-up confirmation email with the link for each separate event and specific details will be sent to registrants.

GRWDB Literacy Committee - GoToMeeting
2022-11-01 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 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.
Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website.
This meeting will be virtual. Here are the meeting details:
GRWDB Literacy Committee
Tue, Nov. 1, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/788010405
You can also dial in: United States: +1 (224) 501-3412; Access Code: 788-010-405
All are welcomed to attend. Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

Power Systems Institute Information Session at RVCC
2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Learn how to become a line worker or substation electrician in the electric utility industry by attending an information session for the Power Systems Institute (PSI), Tuesday, November 1, from 6-8 p.m., at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg. The program is offered by Jersey Central Power & Light, a FirstEnergy Company, in partnership with Raritan Valley Community College. The information session will be held in the Conference Center at the College’s Branchburg campus.
The Power Systems Institute is a unique, two-year program featuring learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Tuition, books and lab fees will be paid by JCP&L for qualified students. Students who successfully complete the two-year PSI program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electric Utility Technology from RVCC.
The RVCC curriculum includes technical coursework in such areas as electrical fundamentals and electrical circuits, technology labs and business-specific courses, in addition to the required general education courses in such areas as English composition, technical math, computer literacy and interpersonal communications.
Outside the classroom, students receive hands-on lessons—from climbing utility poles to testing substation equipment—at one of FirstEnergy’s training centers. Following the second semester, qualified students are required to participate in a compensated, 10-week (40-hour/week) evaluated field experience. Work assignments begin in May and end in August. Pre-employment screening is required.
For information about the program, contact Inieka Stafford, 908-526-1200, ext. 8519. For additional information, visit Power Systems Institute or call 800-829-6801.
