Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2021-10-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

Marinoware Job Fair
2021-10-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Marinoware, 400 Metuchen Road, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080, United States
Marinoware is having an Onsite Job Fair from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at 400 Metuchen Road, South Plainfield.
Extensive benefits are part of the jobs package, and first and second shifts are available. Applicants can get paid as they train to become a skilled machine operator.
Call 908-225-1410 or visit marinoware.com/careers.

Amazon In-Person Delivery Driver Hiring Event
2021-10-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Amazon – DNJ7, 81 International Drive South, Budd Lake, NJ, 07828, United States
Amazon is hosting an In-Person Delivery Driver Hiring Event from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at its Delivery Station – DNJ7, 81 International Drive South, Budd Lake.
Amazon Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) are hiring delivery drivers of all experience levels. Seasonal and year round opportunities are available. The salary is $19.25/hourly and applicants may start in as soon as seven days. No resume or previous experience required.
Register to attend using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/WekvYUmu00
Information on how to apply to the position will be provided once registration is completed.

GRWDB Disabilities Employment Celebration
2021-10-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
The GRWDB Disabilities Employment Celebration is set for Oct. 12 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg.
The free event, running from 4 to 7 p.m., will feature a presentations for employers, “Helping Small Businesses Leverage the Talents of People with Disabilities,” given by team members from the Northeast Center for the ADS.
Employers with open positions also will be on hand for a Job Fair, to connect with job seekers about the businesses’ different opportunities. Agencies offering career-related services to this population will offer material and be in attendance to speak with attendees.
Employers with immediate job openings to be in attendance include Amazon, Goodwill NYNJ, Matheny, NJ Cannabis Certified, and Peapack-Gladstone Bank. In addition, Remetronix and Wegmans will participate virtually. Local agencies scheduled to be in attendance include Alternatives, The Arc of Somerset, Autism & Disability Employment National SME, the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, GoHunterdon, the Hunterdon Link, Progressive Center for Independent Living, Ridewise, the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, and the StarThrower Group.
In accordance with CDC recommendations, attendees must wear face coverings while on site and maintain six feet of social distancing. Capacity room limits will be maintained.
Community members who cannot attend the event in person will be able to listen to the presentations remotely; attendees also will be able to meet employers virtually as needed. Virtual attendance details will be available on the www.thegrwdb.org home page on Oct. 8.
Community members may attend all or any part of the event, and local employers are invited to listen to the first hour’s presentations. No registration is needed. Employers interested in being at the event to share job openings may register by contacting GRWWD Director Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or at 908-541-5790. Registrants can be accommodated through Oct. 8. Employers and service agencies also are invited to provide the GRWDB with information that will be shared with attendees.
The event is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board Disabilities Committee and Raritan Valley Community College.

Marotta Virtual Job Fair
2021-10-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Marotta will host a Virtual Job Fair from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, to discuss different opportunities at the aerospace and defense industry company.
The Montville-based company specializes in the design, manufacture and integration of precision control systems and electronics for the most demanding applications in aerospace, space and defense sectors. Senior Executives will be present to share a company overview and current opportunities, which include electrical engineer, assembly and test technician, development engineer, mechanical engineer and quality engineer.
This flyer details the open positions, and includes the registration link.
Call 973-334-7800 or visit www.marotta.com for additional details.

American Spraytech Virtual Information Session
2021-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, for American Spraytech in Branchburg. The company is looking to fill the following positions on two different shifts: Compounding QC Verifier; Chemical Compounder; Cleaning & Sanitization Technician; Incoming QC Inspector; Line QC; Machine Operator; Production Line Worker; Truck Driver; and Warehouse/Forklift Operator.
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 link: https://bit.ly/3AOVc6H.

Career Webinar: Using Online Job Applications
2021-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
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 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 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.
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 October 2021.
For questions, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-203-6044.

How to Apply to State and Local Jobs: Virtual Information Session
2021-10-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | 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/.

USPS Virtual Job Fair
2021-10-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The United States Postal Service is hiring. Learn more during a free Virtual Job Fair being conducted from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.
Seasonal and permanent positions are available immediately in a variety of roles.
To join the event, just use the QR code in the flyer.

Power Container Corp. Virtual Information Session
2021-10-14 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. Thursday, Oct. 14, for Power Container Corp. in the Somerset section of Franklin. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Full-time Machine Operators, with two shifts – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Hourly pay is $15 to $18 depending upon experience.
Attendees will be educated on Power Container as an organization and the opportunities the company is currently hiring for.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer in this listing or by going to this link: https://bit.ly/2VEkipL.

Career Webinar - Build Your Resume
2021-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | GoToMeeting
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 GoToMeeting webinar, Build Your Resume and Build Your Career, cosponsored by the Franklin Township Library. The event will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.
To join the webinar:
Career Webinar – Build Your Resume
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/822607213
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 822-607-213
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: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2021-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during a virtual 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 Library System of New Jersey. It will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, through Zoom. Pre-registration is required.
To register, go to https://sclsnj.org. Go to Programs and Events and click on Adults; then click on October 18th to register

ARNA Marketing Group Virtual Information Session
2021-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, for ARNA Marketing Group on Branchburg, NJ.
The company is looking to fill positions in a Print Production environment, assisting in inserting packages and materials in the company’s fulfillment department. Positions are available on second shift, 1:45-10:15 p.m.
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/2ZLI30D.

NORWESCAP Office 365 Online Course Series
2021-10-19 08:30 - 12:45, 2021-10-21 08:30 - 12:45, 2021-10-26 08:30 - 12:45, 2021-10-28 08:30 - 12:45 | Zoom
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 23, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
During this virtual series, participants will learn how to access and use the free version of Microsoft Office 365 online including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The five-week virtual course will teach participants how to use all of the tools in Office 365 online. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and must qualify for this free course.
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.

CNA Apprenticeship Information Session
2021-10-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
See how you “earn while you learn” during a free Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Information Session being conducted on Zoom at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.
The program, part of the New Jersey Healthworks Scaling Apprenticeship project, is being presented by Genesis of Cranbury and Mercer County Community College.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/3oVUm36.

Career webinar: NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life
2021-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Are you in the midst of a job search, and want to develop better listening skills and discover ways to lead a conversation? You’ll do this and more at the virtual workshop, “NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life.”
Neuro-Linguistic Programming was designed to take the way you view the world and flip it around so that, in a very short amount of time, you can rearrange your thinking patterns and transfer opportunity into success. This introductory training is designed to help participants understand how their minds works and most importantly make it work for each person.
The workshop, a collaborative event with the Franklin Township Public Library, will be presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services.
The workshop will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, via Zoom. Registration is required. To pre-register, email events@franklintwp.org.

Roche Hiring Event
2021-10-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Roche, 1080 Route 202 (#500), Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Roche, at 1080 Route 202 (#500) in Branchburg, is hosting in-person Hiring Events from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21.
Open positions include Lab Technician, Production Technician – Filling, Production Technician – Packaging, Material Handler, Sr. Manufacturing Mechanic, and Manufacturing Supervisor.
There are sign-on bonuses for several positions and shift differentials are available.
Use the QR code in the flyer to pre-register or go to go.roche.com/ branchburghiringevent.

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2021-10-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented during a virtual 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 being hosted by PSGCNJ (Professional Service Group of Central NJ). It will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, through Zoom ; registration is required.
To register, go to https://bit.ly/3lugf9W. The Meeting ID is 525-652-585. Join by dialing 646-558-8656.

Alternatives Virtual Information Session
2021-10-27 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, Oct. 27, for the Alternatives, with locations in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Direct Support Professionals and other Group Home positions in Somerville, Raritan, Somerset and Flemington. Applicants must be 18 years old, have a High School Diploma or GED, and have a valid driver’s license.
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/3AS1JgW.

Hunterdon County YMCA Virtual Information Session
2021-10-28 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. Thursday, Oct. 28, for the Hunterdon County YMCA.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: School Age Child Care (SACC): AM Site Coordinator, Assistant Site Director (PM ), Site Director, Child Care Aide, and Child Care Youth Aide. Aquatics: Lifeguard, Lifeguard Trainer, Swim Instructor and Swim Team Coach. Youth & Family Programs: Youth Program Instructor and Men’s Basketball Referee. Child Learning Center: Part-Time Toddler Teacher and Full-Time Preschool Room Teacher. Fitness: Personal Trainer.
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/3lJZG9X.
