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SUMMARY:OTG Open House Hiring Events
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAvailable 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. \nFor more information\, visit OTGexp.com/careers. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/otg-open-house-hiring-events-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Newark Liberty Airport\, Terminal C\, Newark\, NJ\, 07114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T000811Z
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SUMMARY:Brilliant Accounting Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAttendees will be educated on the open positions and will have  the opportunity to ask questions  and learn the next steps to apply. \nTo register\, use the QR code in the flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/3rFiREV. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-3-3-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220104T091500
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T202439Z
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SUMMARY:GRWDB Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/grwdb-executive-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Executive Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T233121Z
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SUMMARY:Banking Boot Camp Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nTo register\, call 908-788-1453. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/banking-boot-camp-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20211217T230343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T233247Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Dream\, Grow and Change in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Identify the roadblocks that are stopping you\, and understand how and why your values and belief system are important in planning your goals. \nDream\, 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. \nThe 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. \nFor 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. \nThis workshop will be led by Empowerment Coach Marie Webber. \nTo register\, call 908-788-1453.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/dream-grow-and-change-in-2022/
LOCATION:NORWESCAP North Plainfield\, 170 Watchung Ave.\, lower level\, North Plainfield\, 07060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T173951Z
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SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill\, for Free!
DESCRIPTION:Skillup Greater Raritan\, presented by Greater Raritan  Workforce Development Board\, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset\ncounties unlimited\, six-month access to 6\,000-plus online learning courses. Register to: \n• Explore more than 200 career paths\n• Build your skills and knowledge\n• Earn digital certificates and badges\, including the newly introduced Greater Raritan Entry-Level Job-Readiness Badge and the Greater Raritan New Manager Badge\n• Study for industry certifications to boost your resume. \nDuring  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. \nNo registration is necessary. \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/182669445 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (224) 501-3412 \nAccess Code: 182-669-445 \nSessions 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.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20211217T230343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T234542Z
UID:6084-1641461400-1641477600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Dream\, Grow and Change in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Identify the roadblocks that are stopping you\, and understand how and why your values and belief system are important in planning your goals. \nDream\, Grow and Change\, a NORWESCAP workshop\, is designed to help participants leave behind old habits to make room for new and improved ones. \nThe 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. \nFor 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. \nThis workshop will be led by Empowerment Coach Marie Webber. \nTo register\, call 908-788-1453.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/dream-grow-and-change-in-2022-2/
LOCATION:NORWESCAP North Plainfield\, 170 Watchung Ave.\, lower level\, North Plainfield\, 07060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T162249Z
UID:6147-1641906000-1641909600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Alpha 1 Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe company is looking to fill the following positions for Office Village Supply: Furniture Installer\, Delivery Driver (Non-CDL)\, Warehouse Associate and Sales Representative. \nThe company is looking to fill the following positions for Newtech Recycling: Delivery Driver (Non-CDL)\, Driver Helper\, Warehouse Associate and Computer Technician. \nAttendees will be educated on the open positions and will have  the opportunity to ask questions  and learn the next steps to apply. \nTo register\, use the QR code in the flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/338pd5L. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-3-3-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20211208T201156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T201156Z
UID:5997-1641916800-1641920400@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Pharmacy Technician Virtual Hiring Event with RVCC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/3rGshjx. \nFor details\, call Cynthia Mutterperl  at 908-526-1200\, ext. 8656\,  or email cynthia.mutterperl@raritanval.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/pharmacy-technician-virtual-hiring-event-with-rvcc/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeship Event,Recruitment Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20211217T231443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T233413Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Gratitude and Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed? \nJoin 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. \nRSVP by calling 908-788-1453. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/workshop-gratitude-and-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T162319Z
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SUMMARY:Pearl & Hoyt Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAttendees will be educated on the open positions and will have  the opportunity to ask questions  and learn the next steps to apply. \nTo register\, use the QR code in the flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/3sIuL1m. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-3-3-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T221535Z
UID:6172-1642503600-1642507200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:RWJBarnabas Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe medical center has Environmental Services\, Patient Transport\, and Food Service openings. \nAttendees will be educated on the positions the company is currently hiring for\, and learn about opportunities for growth and the next steps to apply. \nTo register\, use the QR code in the flyer or this link: https://bit.ly/3n4ZaDz. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-3-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Information Job Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T002030Z
UID:6051-1642514400-1642518000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Bernards Township Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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. \nRegistration 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20211105T220814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T221123Z
UID:5825-1642528800-1642536000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - New data TBA: Young Adults & Cannabis  Info Session
DESCRIPTION:A Young Adults & Cannabis Info Session will be conducted sometime in March at Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center\, 118 Lamington Road\, Branchburg. \nThis 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. \nThe free event\, open to all\, is co-presented by Visions and Pathways\, NJ Cannabis Certified\, and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. \nA general session from 6 to 7 p.m. will be followed by youth and parent break-out discussions from 7 to 8 p.m. \nWalk-ins are welcome\, space-permitting\, and masks must be worn by attendees. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/young-adults-cannabis-info-session/
LOCATION:Raritan Valley Community College Event Center\, 118 Lamington Road\, Branchburg\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20200327T144630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T221714Z
UID:6159-1642613400-1642617000@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Recruitment Webinar: Port Authority of NY and NJ
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register for the Webex webinar\, click here. \nInterested and eligible candidates may start their journey at PAPDrecruit.com.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/recruitment-webinar-port-authority-of-ny-and-nj-2/
LOCATION:Webex
CATEGORIES:Recruitment Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20191202T165404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T231944Z
UID:6580-1642680000-1642685400@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nGRWDB Board Meeting\nThu\, Mar 24\, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT)Please join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/620931277 \nYou can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (872) 240-3311; Access Code: 620-931-277 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. Newcomers\, please RSVP to Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/grwdb-board-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20191202T165404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T000109Z
UID:6233-1642680000-1642685400@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nGRWDB Board Meeting\n\nThu\, Jan 20\, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EST) \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/341551909 \nYou can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (224) 501-3412; Access Code: 341-551-909 \n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. Newcomers\, please RSVP to Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/grwdb-board-meeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20211115T222645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T233214Z
UID:6090-1642755600-1642766400@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Computer Fundamentals Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo 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. \nTo register\, call 908-788-1453. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/computer-fundamentals-spanish-language-2/
LOCATION:NORWESCAP North Plainfield\, 170 Watchung Ave.\, lower level\, North Plainfield\, 07060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20200306T212612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T232532Z
UID:6247-1643119200-1643122800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:GRWDB Literacy Committee - GoToMeeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. \nThis meeting will be virtual. Here are the meeting details: \nGRWDB Literacy Committee\nTue\, Jan 25\, 2022 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EST) \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/412003701 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (571) 317-3122 \nAccess Code: 412-003-701 \nAll are welcomed to attend. Newcomers\, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/grwdb-literacy-committee-2-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T220017Z
UID:6036-1643191200-1643194800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Franklin Township Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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. \nRegistration is appreciated. To register\, contact events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700. \nYou also may directly join the session from your computer\, tablet or smartphone; go to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/871771157. \nOr dial in to +1 (408) 650-3123; Access Code: 871-771-157. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T220249Z
UID:6185-1643191200-1643194800@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Krapf School Bus Opportunities Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAttendees will get details about the positions from company representatives\, and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nTo register\, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/33ny1Vn. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Community Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T000921Z
UID:6165-1643202000-1643205600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Aurora Kitchens & Interiors Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe company is looking to fill the following positions: Construction Assistant\, Carpenter\, Painter\, and Working Foreman. \nAttendees will be educated on the positions the company is currently hiring for\, and learn about opportunities for growth and the next steps to apply. \nTo register\, go to this link: https://bit.ly/3f9y6id. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Information Job Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T180432Z
UID:6207-1643277600-1643281200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Magna-Power Electronics Opportunities Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nFollowing a brief presentation about the company and the positions available\, the employer will conduct one-on one interviews. \nAll 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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Virtual Information Job Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T221601Z
UID:6168-1643364000-1643367600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Montauk Transport Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe company is looking to fill the following positions: Bus Drivers\, Diesel Mechanic and Mechanic Assistant. \nAttendees will be educated on the positions the company is currently hiring for\, and learn about opportunities for growth and the next steps to apply. \nTo register\, go to this link: https://bit.ly/31Lk5UC. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-2-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Information Job Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20220124T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T225421Z
UID:6259-1643364000-1643371200@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:ABM Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The North Jersey-based ABM has multiple job openings\, include Floor Tech\, General Cleaner and Lead Cleaner. \nLearn more during Virtual Information Sessions running from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, January 28\, 2022. Please note that this is a veterans-friendly company. \nJob details are in this flyer. To register\, visit https://bit.ly/3eVmY8s
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/abm-virtual-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Information Job Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20220127T192653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T192757Z
UID:6285-1643799600-1643828400@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Joint Law Enforcement Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:On Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Union County Sheriffs Office\, Union County Police Department\, Elizabeth Police\, NJ TRANSIT Police and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Police are hosting a Joint Law Enforcement Recruitment Event. \nThe event will be conducted at the Erxleben Recreation Center\, 513 Richmond St.\, Elizabeth. \nRegister at ucnj.org/recruitment.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/joint-law-enforcement-job-fair/
LOCATION:Erxleben Recreation Center\, 513 Richmond St.\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recruitment Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20200403T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T204029Z
UID:6115-1643814000-1643817600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill\, for Free!
DESCRIPTION:Skillup Greater Raritan\, presented by Greater Raritan  Workforce Development Board\, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset\ncounties unlimited\, six-month access to 6\,000-plus online learning courses. Register to: \n• Explore more than 200 career paths\n• Build your skills and knowledge\n• Earn digital certificates and badges\, including the newly introduced Greater Raritan Entry-Level Job-Readiness Badge and the Greater Raritan New Manager Badge\n• Study for industry certifications to boost your resume. \nDuring  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. \nNo registration is necessary. \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/182669445 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (224) 501-3412 \nAccess Code: 182-669-445 \nSessions 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.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20220126T235951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T235951Z
UID:6283-1643828400-1643835600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Career Webinar: SMART Moves for 2022
DESCRIPTION:A Job Seekers Success Group for active job seekers who are unemployed\, underemployed or seeking a career change is offered by the Jewish Family Service of Somerset\, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. \nThe next virtual group meeting will be held on Wednesday\, February 2\, 2022 from 7 to 9 p.m. This Zoom meeting’s topic is “SMART Moves for 2022” presented by Terrence H. Seamon\, Career Transition Consultant\, The Ayers Group. \nMoving your career ahead depends on a few critical things. Seamon calls them “SMART Moves.” In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore these vital elements. Participants also will learn the skills of highly effective career transitioners and how to achieve goals and address obstacles and challenges more effectively.  The session also is an opportunity to expand networks\, make friends\, and share knowledge. \nThis group is offered free of charge and is open to the entire community. Funding for this program is provided by grants from The Arnold A. Schwartz Foundation\, Affinity Federal Credit Union and Magyar Bank. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invitation and to be admitted to the group. To register or for information about Career Counseling Services\, contact Elise Prezant at eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org or 908-725-7799\, Ext. 108.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/career-webinar-smart-moves-for-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T014034Z
UID:6250-1643896800-1643900400@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Fulton Bank Opportunities Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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\, February 3\, 2022\, for Fulton Bank. \nThe company is looking to fill may positions: Full-Time Market Sales & Services Specialist based in Somerville; Full-Time Sales & Services Specialist in Hillsborough\, Lake Hopatcong and Manville; and Full-Time Universal Banker in Flemington. \nAttendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives\, and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nTo register\, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3tEjPT8. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Virtual Information Job Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T013234
CREATED:20210119T225903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T001055Z
UID:6278-1643961600-1643997600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Refresco Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Refresco Beverages UA is conducting a Job Fair at is facilities at 92 N. Main St.\, Wharton\,  from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday\, February 4\, 2022. \nThe company is looking to fill several positions: Maintenance Mechanic – Quality Lab Tech; Production Machine Operator; and Warehouse Forklift Operator. \nTo register\, go here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/job-opportunities-info-session-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Refresco Beverages USA\, 92 N. Main St.\,\, Wharton\, NJ\, 07885\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recruitment Event
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR