Quality Touchpoints Virtual Information Session
2021-12-08 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. Wednesday, December 8, 2021, for Quality Touchpoints, an Amazon delivery company based in Hillsborough, N.J.
The company has Delivery Driver positions in and around Newark, N.J., starting at $19.25 per hour, plus benefits and sign-on bonus.
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 or this link: https://bit.ly/31d9tgx.

CNA Apprenticeship Program Information Session
2021-12-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Rowan College at Burlington County, 900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054, United States
Rowan College at Burlington County is hosting an Information Session on its Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program on Dec. 9 and Dec. 15 at the college’s Mount Laurel Campus.
Participants will be informed about this earn-while-you-learn, registered apprenticeship program. There are immediate openings for qualified candidates.
The Dec. 9 program will begin at 9 a.m. in Laurel Hall, room 308; the Dec. 15 program will begin at 5 p.m. in Laurel Hall, room 320.
To register, visit https://rb.gy/tofjk5.
This program is supported a NJ Healthworks Scaling Apprenticeship Grant.

OTG Open House Hiring Events
2021-12-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Newark Liberty Airport, Terminal C, Newark, NJ, 07114, United States
OTG, located at Newark Liberty Airport, Terminal C, is hosting Open House Hiring Events on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees should go to the terminal’s Lower Level, Door 6.
Available positions include cooks, bartenders, servers, dishwashers, cashiers, management and more. Masks are required for attendees, who must pass a background check. Applicants should be in business casual attire and be 18 years old or older. Bonuses and benefits are available.
For more information, visit OTGexp.com/careers.

Power Container Corp. Virtual Information Session
2021-12-09 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. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, 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 or the following link: https://bit.ly/3De46LE.

Brilliant Accounting Virtual Information Session
2021-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 at11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, for Stephen G. Brilliant, M.S., CPA of Hillsborough.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Staff Accountant and Administrative Assistant (both full-time), Per Diem Accountant for tax season, and a college internship for the spring.
Attendees will be educated on the open positions and will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn the next steps to apply.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/3rFiREV.

GRWDB Executive Committee Meeting
2022-01-04 09:00 - 09:15 | GoToMeeting
A meeting of the GRWDB Executive Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 9 a.m. The meeting package is available here. Message Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us about any questions.

Banking Boot Camp Information Session
2022-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
If you are serious about starting a career in the banking industry and want to gain the necessary skills to be job ready, then join NORWESCAP Career & Life Transition Center’s first Banking Boot Camp Information Session being conducted virtually at 10 a.m. Jan. 4.
The camp will focus on the technical skills and soft skills that are a must for this career pathway. During the Information Session, participants can ask questions and then sign up for the nine-week program, running from January 20 to March 17. The information session will provide dates, times and locations.
To register, call 908-788-1453.

Workshop: Dream, Grow and Change in 2022
2022-01-05 09:30 - 14:00 | NORWESCAP North Plainfield, 170 Watchung Ave., lower level, North Plainfield, 07060, United States
Identify the roadblocks that are stopping you, and understand how and why your values and belief system are important in planning your goals.
Dream, Grow and Change, a NORWESCAP Career & Life Transition Center workshop, is designed to help participants leave behind old habits to make room for new and improved ones.
The workshop will be conducted from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two different locations on two days: Wednesday, January 5, at 170 Watchung Ave., lower level, N. Plainfield, NJ 07060; and January 6, at 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ 08822.
For the creative component of the workshop, participants will make a 2022 vision board; participants should bring to the workshop any pictures, magazines or other imagery they would like to include (and don’t mind cutting) in a vision board.
This workshop will be led by Empowerment Coach Marie Webber.
To register, call 908-788-1453.

SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill, for Free!
2022-01-05 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Skillup Greater Raritan, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset
counties unlimited, six-month access to 6,000-plus online learning courses. Register to:
• Explore more than 200 career paths
• Build your skills and knowledge
• Earn digital certificates and badges, including the newly introduced Greater Raritan Entry-Level Job-Readiness Badge and the Greater Raritan New Manager Badge
• Study for industry certifications to boost your resume.
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.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/182669445
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 182-669-445
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in 2022. For more information, contact grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Workshop: Dream, Grow and Change in 2022
2022-01-06 09:30 - 14:00 | NORWESCAP North Plainfield, 170 Watchung Ave., lower level, North Plainfield, 07060, United States
Identify the roadblocks that are stopping you, and understand how and why your values and belief system are important in planning your goals.
Dream, Grow and Change, a NORWESCAP workshop, is designed to help participants leave behind old habits to make room for new and improved ones.
The workshop will be conducted from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two different locations on two days: Wednesday, January 5, at 170 Watchung Ave., lower level, N. Plainfield, NJ 07060; and January 6, at 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ 08822.
For the creative component of the workshop, participants will make a 2022 vision board; participants should bring to the workshop any pictures, magazines or other imagery they would like to include (and don’t mind cutting) in a vision board.
This workshop will be led by Empowerment Coach Marie Webber.
To register, call 908-788-1453.

Alpha 1 Virtual Information Session
2022-01-11 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, Jan. 11, 2022, for Alpha1, doing business as Office Village Supply and Newtech Recycling in the Somerset section of Franklin, N.J.
The company is looking to fill the following positions for Office Village Supply: Furniture Installer, Delivery Driver (Non-CDL), Warehouse Associate and Sales Representative.
The company is looking to fill the following positions for Newtech Recycling: Delivery Driver (Non-CDL), Driver Helper, Warehouse Associate and Computer Technician.
Attendees will be educated on the open positions and will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn the next steps to apply.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/338pd5L.

Pharmacy Technician Virtual Hiring Event with RVCC
2022-01-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
The Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Program at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will host a Virtual Hiring Event on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m.
This grant-funded program provides remote, classroom and on-the-job learning in an occupation that can be done in hospital or retail settings and offers competitive wages. Program participants work with a Success Coach throughout the duration of the training.
Register at https://bit.ly/3rGshjx.
For details, call Cynthia Mutterperl at 908-526-1200, ext. 8656, or email cynthia.mutterperl@raritanval.edu.

Workshop: Gratitude and Mindfulness
2022-01-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Are you feeling stressed?
Join the NORWESCAP Career & Life Transition Center for a virtual Gratitude & Mindfulness workshop running from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12. The session will focus on how to use these two pillars to reduce stress in participants’ lives.
RSVP by calling 908-788-1453.

Pearl & Hoyt Virtual Information Session
2022-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, for Pearl & Hoyt in Bridgewater.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Retail Sales Representative and Team Lead; these are retail B2B positions, and offer the opportunity to advance internally to other positions in the business working with multiple industries serving multiple clients.
Attendees will be educated on the open positions and will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn the next steps to apply.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/3sIuL1m.

RWJBarnabas Virtual Information Session
2022-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville.
The medical center has Environmental Services, Patient Transport, and Food Service openings.
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 or this link: https://bit.ly/3n4ZaDz.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Bernards Township Library
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
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 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, 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. Go the Events Calendar of www.bernardslibrary.org and click on January 18, 2022. A Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day of the event.

POSTPONED - New data TBA: Young Adults & Cannabis Info Session
2022-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
A Young Adults & Cannabis Info Session will be conducted sometime in March at Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg.
This two-hour workshop is geared for young adults and their parents. It will feature local speakers focusing on different aspects of the growing cannabis industry in New Jersey. Presentations will include a general overview of the industry and related career opportunities; details on the impact on new laws and policing efforts; cannabis health benefits and risks; and additional presentations. Open discussions will follow the presentations.
The free event, open to all, is co-presented by Visions and Pathways, NJ Cannabis Certified, and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
A general session from 6 to 7 p.m. will be followed by youth and parent break-out discussions from 7 to 8 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, space-permitting, and masks must be worn by attendees.

Recruitment Webinar: Port Authority of NY and NJ
2022-01-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Webex
The Port Authority of NY and NJ is hosting a Recruitment Webinar for the Port Authority Police Department on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. See the event flyer for details about the position’s requirement and details.
To register for the Webex webinar, click here.
Interested and eligible candidates may start their journey at PAPDrecruit.com.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:30 | GoToMeeting
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 24, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on new local labor reports and updated data products as well as information on different board programs for employers and job seekers.

GRWDB Board Meeting
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT)Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/620931277
You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (872) 240-3311; Access Code: 620-931-277

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

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:30 | GoToMeeting
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, January 20, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on a recent Employment Survey, a presentation on new badges for SkillUp Greater Raritan classes, policy votes for an On-the-Job Training program and Incumbent Worker Training program directed toward employers, and discussion on other initiatives.

GRWDB Board Meeting

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EST)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/341551909
You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (224) 501-3412; Access Code: 341-551-909

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

Computer Fundamentals Workshop
2022-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 | NORWESCAP North Plainfield, 170 Watchung Ave., lower level, North Plainfield, 07060, United States
Computer Fundamentals is being offered by the NORWESCAP Career & Life Transition Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Jan.21, at its North Plainfield location at 170 Watchung Ave. This is a free class.
No computer experience? No problem. Class participants will learn how to use a computer mouse and keyboard, navigate in a computer and the important terms to understand when working with computers. This course is designed for anyone who has not spent much time using a computer. This course is a pre-requisite course for those thinking of taking the NORWESCAP Office 365 five-week course.
To register, call 908-788-1453.

GRWDB Literacy Committee - GoToMeeting
2022-01-25 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, Jan 25, 2022 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EST)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/412003701
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 412-003-701
All are welcomed to attend. Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Franklin Township Public Library
2022-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | GoToMeeting
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 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, 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 appreciated. To register, contact events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.
You also may directly join the session from your computer, tablet or smartphone; go to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/871771157.
Or dial in to +1 (408) 650-3123; Access Code: 871-771-157.

Krapf School Bus Opportunities Info Session
2022-01-26 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, January 26, 2022, for Krapf School Bus, a family-owned business serving New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
The company is looking to fill the following position: School Bus Drivers; $1,000.00 sign-on bonus available. No experience is required – willing to train.
Attendees will 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/33ny1Vn.

Aurora Kitchens & Interiors Virtual Information Session
2022-01-26 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, January 26, 2022, for Aurora Kitchens & Interiors in Somerville.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Construction Assistant, Carpenter, Painter, and Working Foreman.
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/3f9y6id.

Magna-Power Electronics Opportunities Info Session
2022-01-27 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. Thursday, January 27, 2022, for Magna-Power Electronics in Flemington.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Transformer Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Production Assemblers, Applications Engineer, Machine Operator (Machining Department), Software Developer, and R&D Test Engineer.
Following a brief presentation about the company and the positions available, the employer will conduct one-on one interviews.
All interested candidates must apply through Magna-Power’s career link at https://magna-power.com/company/careers. Applicants should note that they were referred to the “Virtual Event.” After the application is reviewed for consideration, applicants will receive information on attending the Virtual Event where the employer will conduct the one-on-one interview.

Montauk Transport Virtual Information Session
2022-01-28 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. Friday, January 28, 2022, for Montauk Transit in the Somerset section of Franklin.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Bus Drivers, Diesel Mechanic and Mechanic Assistant.
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/31Lk5UC.
