Greater Raritan

Recruitment event: Zeus
2020-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Zeus manufacturing in Branchburg is looking for machine operators. A recruitment event for the positions will be conducted at the Somerville One Stop Center on Veterans Memorial Drive on Feb. 27.
RSVP to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

One-Stop Career Day at Hillsborough Library
2020-02-25 16:00 - 21:00, 2020-01-28 16:00 - 21:00 | SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Hillsborough Township and the Somerset County Library System’s Hillsborough Branch, offers residents the opportunity to meet with a Job Developer to learn about the many services available to job seekers and employers in Somerset County. Sessions will be conducted on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 4 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 24. Look for signs at the Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Road, directing interested community members to meet with the job developer.
Appointments are available for an initial consultation. Email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the event.

Pancakes and Pokémon fundraiser
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Applebees, 244 Route 202, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
A Pancakes and Pokémon fundraiser will be conducted from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Applebee’s of Flemington on Route 202 North.
All money goes to StarThrower Group to help fund transportation and career training for disabled adults in the community.
Tickets are $10; children 3 and under eat free.
Visit www.starthrowergroup.com.

Winterfest 2020 North Plainfield
2020-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 | North Plainfield High School, 34 Wilson Ave., North Plainfield, NJ, United States
Somerset County, Census 2020 and North Plainfield High School are partnering to present Winterfest 2020 North Plainfield, a family fun winter carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at North Plainfield High School.
This free event, open to all community members will include lots of information about Census 2020 (including job applications, how to fill out the Census form and why it’s important), games and activities for children, and free pizza. Community service providers will offer information about transportation, employment, healthcare, housing and more.
Call 908-768-2693 for information.

Recruitment Event: Kwenyan And Associates
2020-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The Flemington-based Kwenyan and Associates is conducting a recruitment event at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Hunterdon One Stop, 6 Gauntt Place, Building #2, Lower Level Conference Room, Flemington.
Open positions include an outpatient mental health therapist, a van driver /van aide, and administrative assistant / receptionist.
RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: CentiMark Corp.
2020-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
CentiMark Corp., a national roofing contractor, is hosting a recruitment event on Feb. 19 at the Somerville One Stop Career Center on Veterans Memorial Drive. Open positions include a commercial roofing technician and a commercial roofing mechanic.
RSVP to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: Lowe's Open House Job Fair
2020-02-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Lowe’s, 315 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States
All Lowe’s stores will be hosting an Open House Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Spot interviews will be conducted at this walk-in event.

Recruitment Event: New World Stainless
2020-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
New World Stainless, based in Somerset County, is looking for a Machine Operater/Tube Mill, and a production worker.
A recruitment event for the company will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Somerset County One Stop Career Center in Somerville.
To reserve a seat, email Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: United States Census 2020
2020-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
As the start of Census 2020 nears, the United States Census is planning a recruitment event for Census Takers on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Somerville One-Stop. This may be one of the final local recruitment events for this year’s Census. To reserve a seat at this event, email Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

RVCC Information Sessions, Campus Tours
2020-02-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is offering a General Information Sessions in February at the Branchburg campus. The sessions and campus tours are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7, from 10-11 a.m., and Monday, Feb. 17, from 10-11 a.m and 1 to 2 p.m. These will be conducted in the RVCC Event Center (Room A).
During the sessions, RVCC Admissions specialists will provide information about:

Enrolling in classes for a 10-week Spring Semester starting Feb 17, Summer Sessions or the Fall Semester
Programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country, and even in Europe
Career training programs, designed in partnership with local industry, that can be completed in a year or less
The admissions process
Financial aid options and scholarship opportunities
Free tuition for those who qualify, though RVCC’s participation in the New Jersey Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) Program

To register for an Information Session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit and click on February. For additional information, contact the Admissions Department at 908-526-1200, ext. 7009, or admissions@raritanval.edu.

RVCC Information Session on Automotive Technology Program
2020-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
An Information Session for Raritan Valley Community College’s Automotive Technology program will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the college’s Workforce Training Center.
During the event, prospective students will have an opportunity to learn about the program, meet with staff and faculty, and explore the career potential in the field of automotive technology. The5555 Auto Tech program offers Subaru, Ford, Chrysler, or Toyota manufacturer’s training, which can lead to higher starting salaries for students after graduation. Students in the program earn additional industry credentials from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), Snap-On, Procut, NC3, Lift-it-Right, and other industry partners.
For additional information about the College’s Automotive Technology program, visit www.raritanval.edu/autotech or contact Inieka Stafford at inieka.stafford@raritanval.edu.
To register for an Information Session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit and click on February.

Recruitment Event: Aerospace & Defense Job Fair
2020-02-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Marotta, 100 South Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ, 07981, United States
Marotta Controls is conducting an Aerospace & Defense Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at 100 South Jefferson Road in Whippany.
The growing technology firm has a number of positions open, including cost and pricing analysts, mechanical engineer, program manager and assembly and test technician.
To apply or for more information, visit marotta.com/careers-openings.

One-Stop Career Day at Frenchtown Library
2020-02-11 15:30 - 19:30 | Frenchtown Library, 29 Second St., Frenchtown, NJ, 08825, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the Borough of Frenchtown, offers residents the opportunity to meet with a Job Developer to learn about the many services available to job seekers and employers in Hunterdon County. The One-Stop Career Day will be conducted from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Frenchtown Library, 29 Second St., Frenchtown.
Appointments are available for an initial consultation. Email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the event.

Free career workshop: Don't Panic! A Recipe for Success in Times of Stress
2020-02-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Stress is a part of our lives. If you are stressed in your current employment situation, or need help facing a challenging situation, this workshop can help.
Don’t Panic! A Recipe for Success in Times of Stress, will provide tips on how to physically and mentally reduce the negative effects of stress. The free workshop will be offered from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
To reserve a seat, call Rick Peterson at 908-704-3000.

Apprenticeships Workshop
2020-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Looking to build a career? Apprenticeships are a great career pathway, allowing participants to combine formal learning with paid, on-the-job training.
A representative from Raritan Valley Community College’s Workforce Development Program will present Apprenticeships, As Strategy for Finding a Job and Building a Career, at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Suite 102, Somerville.
To reserve a space, called 908-704-3000.

Recruitment Event: Amazon in Randolph
2020-02-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Morris County One-Stop Career Center, 13 Emery Ave., Randolph, NJ, United States
A Community Open House featuring Amazon will be conducted on Feb. 5, 2020, at the Morris County One-Stop Career Center, 13 Emery Ave., Randolph. Sessions are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and multiple positions are available for Warehouse and Shopper Team members. Details on how to find and apply to their current jobs will be provided at the event.

Career webinar: 5 Strategies to Defeat Unconscious Bias
2020-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
Let’s face it, everybody has some unconscious bias. In the virtual workshop, Defeating Unconscious Bias, the focus 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.
The “Defeating Unconscious Bias” workshop, offered in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System, is designed to address the hidden biases that can affect hiring, team building and challenges the ability to create inclusivity in both professional and personal settings. The workshop includes simple, actionable, and memorable strategies to enhance workplace productivity and innovation by addressing bias.
Registration is required. To register, go to https://sclsnj.org; go to Programs and Events, click on Adults, and click on February 5th.

RVCC Information Session on Beauty Professions Programs
2020-02-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
A Beauty Professions Information Session will be conducted from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Workforce Training Center at the Raritan Valley Community College’s Branchburg campus.
During the Beauty Professions Information Session, participants will learn about RVCC’s programs in Cosmetology and Esthetics (Skin Care) as they view and participate in hands-on hair demonstrations; meet the programs’ director; and take part in a question-and-answer segment.
RVCC’s next Esthetics program will be offered Feb. 24 to Aug. 25. Classes for each are held Monday through Friday.
To register for an Information Session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit. For information about the college’s Cosmetology or Esthetics programs, contact Marcia Bird at 908-526-1200, ext. 8618 or marcia.bird@raritanval.edu.

GRWDB Disabilities Committee Meeting
2020-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
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. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Disability Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local disability services with each other and the One-Stop Career Center while seeking ways to expand and integrate local disability resources and services.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to ensure ample seating!

RVCC Information Sessions, Campus Tours
2020-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is offering a General Information Sessions in January at the Branchburg campus. The sessions and campus tours are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, from 4-5 p.m., and Friday, Jan. 31, from 10-11 a.m. Both will be held in the RVCC Event Center (Room A).
During the sessions, RVCC Admissions specialists will provide information about:

Enrolling in classes for the 14-week Spring Semester starting January 21, and a 12-week session staring Feb. 3
Programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country, and even in Europe
Career training programs, designed in partnership with local industry, that can be completed in a year or less
The admissions process
Financial aid options and scholarship opportunities
Free tuition for those who qualify, though RVCC’s participation in the New Jersey Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) Program

To register for an Information Session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit and click on January. For additional information, contact the Admissions Department at 908-526-1200, ext. 7009, or admissions@raritanval.edu.

Recruitment Events: Alternatives Inc.
2020-01-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Alternatives Inc., 600 First Ave., Raritan, NJ, United States
Alternatives Inc., based in Raritan Borough, provides a variety of support services to adults with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses throughout Central Jersey.
The organization is doing immediate interviews for direct support professionals during Walk In Wednesdays on Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Visit www.alternativesinc.org, or call 908-685-1444.

GRWDB One-Stop Committee Meeting
2020-01-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
The first 2020 of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s One-Stop Committee will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center.
The committee will review it’s mission statement and discuss other topics.
The committee meeting is open to the public, and all are invited to attend. A call-in option is available.
Call GRWDB Director Paul Grzella at 908-203-6044.

Recruitment Event: United States Census 2020
2020-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The United States Census 2020 is looking to fill open positions for Census Takers. Interested applicants can apply online any time at www.2020census.gov/jobs.
In addition, a recruitment event will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Flemington County One-Stop in Flemington. To reserve a seat, email Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

Census 101: An Introduction to the 2020 Census
2020-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Meals on Wheels Flemington Cafe, Senior Center, 4 Gauntt Place, Lower Level, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Census 101: An Introduction to the 2020 Census and How It Affects Our Communities, will be presented at 12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Meals on Wheels Flemington Café, in the Senior Center at 4 Gauntt Place. All are invited to this free event.
For more information, call 908-284-0735 or 908-782-4156.

Recruitment Event: Fairbridge Somerset
2020-01-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Fairbridge Somerset, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ, 08873, United States
Fairbridge Somerset is hosting at a recruitment event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, as the hotel facility looks to fill a number of positions. Job seekers should bring copies of resumes and certificates to 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset section of Franklin.

Recruitment Event: Viking Pest Control
2020-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Viking Pest Control will be at the Somerville One Stop on Jan. 23 for a recruitment event, hiring for a service technician. A one-on-one interview with the employer will be conducted at the event. RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

Free workshop: New Year, New Job
2020-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Are you an adult ESL student ready to use your new language skills to find a job? Are you a literacy tutor or a conversation group leader who wants to help students gain new employment skills and increase their marketability?
The new free workshop, New Year, New Job, cosponsored by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, aims to help attendees find better-paying jobs. Resources will be reviewed, and strategies will be shared by job-seeker coach John Hadley.
There is no cost to attend. For more information or to RSVP, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.
