Lowe's, Hillsborough, Opportunities Info Session
2021-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 (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 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, for Lowe’s in Hillsborough.
The company is looking to fill may positions: FT Overnight Receive Stocker, PT Unloader, FT CSA Flooring, PT CSA Electrical, PT CSA Plumbing, PT CSA Building Materials, PT Fulfillment, PT Cashier, and PT Customer Service.
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 this link: https://bit.ly/3DXrNcv.

Career Webinar: Stress Management
2021-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Today’s workforce is experiencing job burnout and stress due to unemployment in epidemic/pandemic proportions. People are stressed out,
insecure and fearful of the future.
Learn some coping strategies during a Stress Management webinar, being presented from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist/Career Coach, for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services. The webinar is cosponsored by the Franklin Township Public Library System.
Participants will learn to see stress in new ways, uncover ways to respond to what they are experiencing, and create an action plan to help reduce and manage stress.
This workshop will be delivered in a Zoom format, and preregistration is required. Go to events@franklintwp.org to reserve your spot.

NJMEP Certified Production Technician Training Opportunity
2021-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | GoToMeeting
An online program to train to become a Certified Production Technician is available from NJMEP. This program, for the unemployed and underemployed, includes placement opportunities.
Learn more during GoToMeetings that can be attended at either 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, or 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 15.
Details are in this flyer.
To join the meeting on either day, go https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/983649517. Dial in on (872) 240-3412; access code is 983-649-517.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-09-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
SkillUp Greater Raritan September meetings
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/795872925
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 795-872-925
Sessions are planned at 6 p.m. for five Wednesdays in September: Sept. 1, Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Thorlabs Virtual Information Job Session
2021-09-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Thorlabs in Newton is hosting a Virtual information Session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16.
The company has multiple positions open, including Shipping, Fiber Assembly, Electrical Assembler, Accounts Payable Clerk, General Helper, Coating Operator, Manufacturing Technician and Supplier Quality Technician. Details about the positions and the company’s benefits package will be discussed during the event. A sign-on bonus of $250 is available for those hired by Sept. 30, 2021.
Register here. An invitation link will be provided to registrants prior to the event.
Visit www.thorlabs.com/careers for more information.

Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career
2021-09-21 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 Tuesday, Sept. 21, 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.
Virtual Services, with Franklin Township
Tue, Sep 21, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/477060989
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 477-060-989
This program is hosted by the Franklin Township Library. For questions, email events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.

How to Apply to State and Local Jobs: Virtual Information Session
2021-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application process.
A session is coming up on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 12 to 1 p.m. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TrentonCSC2021.
For more information, email joseph.forte@csc.nj.gov.
For more information about the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, visit https://www.state.nj.us/csc/.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2021-09-23 12:00 - 13:30 | GoToMeeting
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, September 23, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on a new partner, Goodwill Industries of NY NJ, a presentation on the Greater Raritan Resume Portal, review of a new New Jersey Department of Labor Notice of Grant Opportunity, and updates on existing initiatives.

GRWDB Board Meeting

Thu, Sept. 23, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT)Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/366192477
Dial in: +1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 366-192-477
(Please note that this meeting was originally scheduled to be in a hybrid format, but was changed to a virtual format only because of COVID safety precautions.)

Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. Newcomers, please RSVP to Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

Securitas Hiring Event
2021-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Securitas, 240 Cedar Knolls Road, third floor, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
Securitas has full- and part-time security officer positions available throughout Somerset, Morris, Warren and Hunterdon counties.
Learn more during a Hiring Event being conducted from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, September 23, at 240 Cedar Knolls Road, third floor, Cedar Knolls.
Attendees should bring their resume.
For more information or to apply online, visit www.securitasjobs.com.

Hiring People With Disabilities: What Employers Need to Know - Webinar
2021-09-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
A webinar, “Hiring People With Disabilities: What Employers Need to Know,” will be conducted from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.
The event, featuring participation from a host of state, county and local labor, business and service organizations, will run from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.
Click on the registration link in the flyer, or go to this Zoom registration link.
The event is presented by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2021-09-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-09-30 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-07 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 nine-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” We know these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning September 23, 2021, and ending November 18, 2021.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes eight of the nine 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.

CVS National Career Day
2021-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
CVS is among the many companies in New Jersey looking to hire right now – in fact, the company has nearly 2,000 open positions in the state.
To help fill those jobs here, and around the nation, the company is hosting a virtual hiring event this Friday, Sept. 24.
Go to the National Career Day page to lean more.

Career Webinar - Build Your Resume with Hiration
2021-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s new Resume Portal, powered by Hiration, gives residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties free access to a powerful tool to create and review targeted resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.
Learn more about this free platform during a Zoom webinar, Build Your Resume with Hiration and Build Your Career, presented by the GRWDB and Hiration at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27. In addition to reviewing the platform, a Hiration representative will review resume writing best practices and job search tips.
To join the webinar, on Sept. 27 click the below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/94615429033?pwd=[REDACTED] Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or dial +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592. Webinar ID: 946 1542 9033; Passcode: [REDACTED]
To get started, go to the Resources – Resume Portal tab of www.thegrwdb.org.
For more information or to register, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-09-27 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 Monday, Sept. 27, webinar, beginning at 10 a.m., is hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey 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, go to https://sclsnj.org/; click on Programs & Events, and then click on Adults and go to Sept. 27th on the calendar.

NJMEP Certified Production Technician Training Opportunity
2021-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | GoToMeeting
An online program to train to become a Certified Production Technician is available from NJMEP. This program, for the unemployed and underemployed, includes placement opportunities.
Learn more during GoToMeetings that can be attended at either 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, or 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 29.
Details are in this flyer.
To join the meeting on either day, go https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/179015357. Dial in on (872) 240-3412; access code is 179-015-357..

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Bernards Township Library
2021-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is a free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Participants have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and more.
During an hour-long webinar starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, 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 resources are shared.
Registration is required by going to the Bernards Township Library website, www.bernardslibrary.org, and clicking on the Sept. 28 entry.
For questions, email grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5790

How to Apply to State and Local Jobs: Virtual Information Session
2021-09-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling virtual information sessions, which are free for all to attend. Each presentation includes an hour overview of how to apply for state and local jobs and provides resources materials. Representatives also answer questions about the application process.
Sessions are scheduled: Monday, October 4, from 12 to 1 p.m.; Thursday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 4 p.m.; and Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 , from 1 to 2 p.m.
To RSVP, sign-up at: https://bit.ly/Sessions-in-2021.
In addition, Spanish language sessions are scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, and 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6. Sign up.Inscribase: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LatinoHispanicOutreachFall2021.
For more information, email joseph.forte@csc.nj.gov.
For more information about the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, visit https://www.state.nj.us/csc/.

Center for Greater Expectations Opportunities Info Session
2021-10-05 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. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 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, and Childcare Providers.
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 this link: https://bit.ly/3hy8qNy.

NORWESCAP Resumes Done Right
2021-10-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom
A good resume is the first step in finding a good job.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a class on “Resumes Done right” from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5.
The session will offer professional assistance on putting resumes together, drafting cover letters, conducting mock interviews and more. This session is appropriate for those starting from scratch or doing resume updates to stay current.
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 908-788-1453.

Navigating the ADA, Drug Use and Treatment
2021-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services is presenting a virtual Disability Discussion from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Navigating the ADA, Drug Use and Treatment will be presented by The Northeast ADA Center, Yang Tan Institute, LR School, Cornell University.
To register for this virtual event, call 732-745-4013 or email Brittany.rivera@co.middlesex.nj.us. Registrants will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation via email.

Remetronix Virtual Information Session
2021-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, for Remetronix.
The company, with a facility in Clifton, is hiring for statewide positions: Mechanical Installation Service Technicians, dispatched from their homes; must be able to travel, with three to five nights a week away from home. Candidates should have a mechanical/technical background; veterans welcomed.
The employer will provide information on the position’s requirements, discuss the benefits package and the application process, and answer questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer in this listing or by going to this link: https://bit.ly/39xedOZ.

Career webinar: Align Your Potential in Multiple Natures Workshop
2021-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Each person has a unique set of traits which provides a predisposition towards different types of work and activities.
This Multiple Natures virtual workshop focuses on a career and life assessment tool that can help one achieve perfect alignment. The assessment assists individuals in their quest for self-improvement and finding the flow to fulfill their true potential.
During this virtual workshop running from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, Multiple Natures Practitioner Jan Goodman will help participants unlock the secret of their unique natures to help them identify and engage their natural abilities to the highest level.
Goodman is the community outreach specialist and career coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services. This program is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center and Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties.
Space is limited and preregistration is required. Each workshop participant must take the Multiple Natures assessment in advance. To pre-register, contact Goodman at (908) 704-6351 or jgoodman@co.somerset.nj.us. Links to the assessment will be provided via email on Monday, Sept. 20.

Using Virtual Resources to Plan Your Career
2021-10-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
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 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8. 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.
This program is hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. To register, go to https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/5099179.
For questions, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-203-6044.
