Greater Raritan

Traffic Plan Open Recruitment Events
2021-03-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Traffic Plan, 25E Kearney St., Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Traffic Plan, at 25 E. Kearney St. in Bridgewater, continues to recruit for traffic control positions. The company invites job seekers to come to its office on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about open positions and complete an application.
Job seekers also can apply any time at trafficplan.com.
For more information, view this flyer.

Apertura de una Empresa en Nueva Jersey
2021-03-30 15:00 - 16:00
Iniciar un negocio puede ser complicado, especialmente ahora. ¡Déjanos ayudarte! Presentado por Nichole Russell del Centro de Mujeres para el Emprendimiento. En esta sesión liderada por el Centro de Mujeres para el Emprendimiento se presenterán los siguientes temas: consideraciones Generales, Escribir un plan de negocios, y mas.
A link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, will be posted at a later date.
Informacion: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4710929.

Krapf School Bus Opportunities Info Session
2021-03-30 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. Tuesday, March 30, for Krapf School Bus, a family-owned business with locations in New Jersey, New York, Pennyslvania and Delaware.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: School Bus Driver (CDL not needed to apply).
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions. The employer will then conduct one-on-one interviews.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to bit.ly/3cevtcU.

NORWESCAP Office 365 Online Course Series
2021-03-30 09:00 - 12:45, 2021-03-25 09:00 - 12:45, 2021-03-23 09:00 - 12:45, 2021-03-18 09:00 - 12:45 | Zoom
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series on Microsoft Office 365 on Tuesdays and Thursday, March 2 to April 1, from 9 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, Exce 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 Carol at 908-835-2624.

Bridgewater Professional Group Open House
2021-03-30 07:30 - 08:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Bridgewater Professionals Group, an active referral network supported by the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties, is hosting a special virtual Open House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30.
Anyone interested in highlighting their business and/or learning more about joining the BPG is invited to attend. There are rotating vacancies for a number of professional roles which attendees can learn more about during this event.
For more information, email Shaina Sherman at ssherman@jfedshaw.org.

Explore LinkedIn with a SCLSNJ Librarian
2021-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
Attendees of this Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar will learn to use LinkedIn, the primary social media platform for job networking. Presented by SCLSNJ Librarian, Errol Logan.
A link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, will be posted at a later date.
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4696086.

Career Webinar: Stop the Worry, So You Don't Miss the Magic
2021-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, in collaboration with the Franklin Township Public Library, will present author Karen Okulicz in a virtual webinar, Stop the Worry, So You Don’t Miss the Magic, at 11 a.m. Friday, March 26.
In this Distinguished Author Workshop, Okulicz will focus on worry and this question: What does worry add to our self-care during this
winding road of the COVID pandemic? The answer: Nothing!
Okulicz speaks form experience – she was unemployed twice in three years. What she has learned has been distilled in four books. The latest is “Stand! Choosing to be Self-Reliant!” She was share her experiences and techniques that put worry on the shelf.
This virtual workshop will be offered via Zoom. Registration is required. To register, contact Kerri Sullivan at ksullivan@franklintwp.org. A link to the Zoom workshop will be included in your confirmation email.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2021-03-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-18 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 eight-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” EmPoWER Somerset will lead the series which focuses on teaching different skills, including communication, building a support network, and coping with stress in life, work and relationships.
The virtual series will run every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 25, 2021, and ending April 15, 2021.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and participants are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight 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.

Veterans Information Session on State and Local Jobs
2021-03-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
In order to promote careers in state and local government, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission is scheduling a series of virtual information sessions for veterans. All New Jersey residents are encouraged to attend these free sessions running on the following times:
Tuesday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, March 25, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31, from 1: to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sign-up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSCVeterans.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2021-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 | GoToMeeting
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 23, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on several new programs of the GRWDB, including a resume online portal, a Chromebook loaner program, a new map resource for job seekers, and the April 15 Drive-Thru Job Fair at RVCC. There also will discussions on program performance measurements and the GRWDB Program Year 2021 budget. A link to the meeting packages page is below.

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/157672605
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 157-672-605

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

Allen Flavors Open House
2021-03-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Allen Flavors, 23 Progress St., Edison, NJ, 08820, United States
Allen Flavors is hosting an in-person Open House on Thursday, March 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its facility at 23 Progress St, Edison. Company representatives will be conducting interviews while following all CDC Covid-19 guidelines.
Allen Flavors https://www.allenflavors.com/ is a privately owned, innovative leader in the food and beverage industry offering an array of specialized services. The company works with middle market, entrepreneurial and select multinational food and beverage brands like Nestle. It has a growing collection of certified organic flavors, along with expertise in the development of customized ingredient kits.
For more information, call 908-561-5995, Ext. 135, regarding the event, the company and the positions.

NORWESCAP Pathways 2 Prosperity Series
2021-03-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-03-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a free virtual course series, Pathways 2 Prosperity, on four Wednesdays in March, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 10 to 31.
During this virtual series, tools aimed at helping participants achieve personal and professional success will be provided. The journey begins with knowing yourself and what’s important to you, according to a NORWESCAP news release. Self-awareness is the key to strong leadership skills and success. The journey continues with developing a Prosperity Plan and then taking concrete steps to make those goals become a reality. The program helps participants invest in themselves, and design pathways to living wage employment, not just a job; build savings, not just pay the bills; and really thrive.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center serves residents in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties.
To register and qualify for this free workshop, call Terry at 908-824-0582.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employee Digital Literacy skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants will see how they can access thousands of different courses, including Digital Literacy (from computer skills to virtual collaboration tools) and Working from Home (from Discovering Your Strengths to Work/Life Balance).
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 webinar
Wed, Mar 24, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/535211613
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 535-211-613
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for five Wednesdays in March: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Virtual Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Technology Information & Orientation Session
2021-03-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Mercer County One-Stop Career Center is hosting a virtual Advanced Manufacturing, Construction & Technology Information & Orientation Session at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, via Zoom.
Programs at Mercer County Community College include Advanced Manufacturing Bootcamp, Construction Project Management, Certified Production Technician, Uniform Construction Code, Amazon Web Services and more.
The registration link is in the flyer. Contact 609-989-6206 or email agonzales@mercercounty.org.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-03-23 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 Tuesday, March 23, webinar, beginning at 10 a.m., is 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 attend Zoom meeting, please email Jan Goodman at jgoodman@co.somerset.nj.us.

L.I.F.E. Toolkit Time Management Workshop
2021-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Everyone has 24 hours in a their day, yet we often have difficulty accomplishing our tasks and finish our days frustrated.
A Zoom seminar presented by The L.I.F.E. Toolkit from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, aims to help participants to regain control of their lives through time-management tools and techniques that prioritize the many pieces that make up their daily routines.
For more information, visit www.juanitapainson.com.

NORWESCAP Zoom 1 and Netiquette Two-Part Workshop
2021-03-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center is offering a two-part workshop on Friday, March 19, focusing on working in a virtual environment.
Zoom 101 will show participants the different tools and settings that can be used in Zoom to get the most out of the virtual platform. This workshop runs from 9 to 11 a.m. March 19.
Netiquette provides the Do’s and Don’ts for communicating on the web. This workshop runs from 1 to 3 p.m. March 19.
Prospective participants are urged to sign up for both workshops, as a way to feel comfortable using today’s essential work tools and methods.
NORWESCAP Career & Life Transitions Center serves residents in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties.
To reserve a seat for this two-part workshop, learn how to qualify for NORWESCAP services and receive the workshops’ Zoom link, call Terry at 908-824-0582.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-03-17 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employee Digital Literacy skills matter to hiring managers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Those needed skills are the subject of many courses offered in SkillUp Greater Raritan, a service of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. In this free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, participants will see how they can access thousands of different courses, including Digital Literacy (from computer skills to virtual collaboration tools) and Working from Home (from Discovering Your Strengths to Work/Life Balance).
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 webinar
Wed, Mar 17, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/855834205
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 855-834-205
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for five Wednesdays in March: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Kwenyan and Associates Opportunities Info Session
2021-03-17 09:00 - 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 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, for Kwenyan and Associates in Flemington. The company is looking to fill the following positions: Therapist (openings at multiple locations).
Attendees will be get details about the positions from company representatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions. The employer will then conduct one-on-one interviews.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to http://bit.ly/3kY9QBu.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Franklin Township Public Library
2021-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 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.
No registration is necessary.
The event is co-hosted by the Franklin Township Public Library.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/915820349
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 915-820-349
For more information, contact events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2021-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Times of transition hold challenges and opportunities. Strategies and philosophies being presented at the 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 Hunterdon County Library System. It will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, through Zoom. Pre-registration is required.
To register, go to http://hclibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar; then go to the date of the program and double click to register. Or email Dana Neubauer at dneubauer@hclibrary.us.

Virtual Information Session for pyramid Academy
2021-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
A virtual Information Session for a software developer position available at Pyramid Academy will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, by the American Job Center in Middlesex County.
To join the session, go to https://bit.ly/pyramidinformationsession; more details are available in the event flyer.
