GRWDB Executive Committee Meeting
2022-03-10 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | GoToMeeting
A meeting of the GRWDB Executive Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2022, at 4 p.m. The meeting package is available here. Message Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us about any questions.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2022-03-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-31 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free nine-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” We know these past months have been challenging. The stress-management techniques shared in this series will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning March 3, 2022, and ending April 28, 2022.
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.

Career Webinar: Make Connections Work For You
2022-03-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free services designed to help job seekers on a successful career pathway.

During “Make Career Connections Work For You,” running from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2022, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and how they can be used by job seekers.
The webinar is being co-hosted by the Bernards Township Library, and registration is required. To register, go to the Events Calendar of www.bernardslibrary.org and click on March 15, 2022. A link will be emailed to participants the day of the event.

Returnship Employer Webinar
2022-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Is your business having recruiting challenges? During a webinar starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, learn about one option available through the Bergen County Job Center Returning Program.
To register and for more information, visit returnship.bergenjobcenter.com.

Hunterdon Healthcare Nursing Virtual Hiring Session
2022-03-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Nursing Virtual Hiring Session for job seekers at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, for Hunterdon Healthcare in Flemington.
The company is interviewing for the following Nursing positions: Registered Nurse (RN); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Patient Care Assistant (CNA); • Unit Coordinator; and Home Health Aide (CHHA). Openings are available on different shifts in 15 departments/Areas of Specialties.
The employer will present a brief information session about the positions and the healthcare system. Then, one-on-one interviews will be conducted.
To register, use the QR code or this link: https://bit.ly/3HXEKon. In addition, attendees must email a copy of their resumes to Judith Hummer, HR at: jhummer@hhsnj.org (put VR March 16th in the subject line). A follow-up email will be sent with the information needed to access the virtual event.

XP Power Virtual Information Session
2022-03-18 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. Friday, March 18, 2022, for XP Power, a High Bridge, N.J.-based company providing power
suppliers, convertors and power-protection products for different industries.
The company is looking to fill the following position: Electronic Assemblers, performing a variety of tasks associated with the manufacture of electronic products. The starting rate is $18/hour, with an additional $2/hour shift differential.
Attendees will be educated on XP Power 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/3hZII4o.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction Webinar co-hosted by Somerset County Library System
2022-03-18 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. March 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.
The event is co-hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey and registration is required. Go the Events Calendar of https://sclsnj.org and click on March 18, 2022.

Career Workshop: Make Connections Work For You, at North County Branch of Hunterdon County Library System
2022-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Hunterdon County Library System North County Branch, 65 Halstead St., Clinton,, NJ, 08809, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, serving Hunterdon and Somerset counties, connects community members to a host of free services designed to help job seekers on a successful career pathway.

During “Make Career Connections Work For You,” running from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022 at the North County Branch of the Hunterdon County Library System in Clinton, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and how they can be used by job seekers.
The in-person workshop is being co-hosted by the Hunterdon County Library System, and registration is required. To register, go to https://hclibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar and go to March 18, 2022. For questions, contact Dana Neubauer at 908-730-6135 or dneubauer@hclibrary.us.

Hunterdon Healthcare Behavioral Health Virtual Hiring Session
2022-03-22 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 Behavioral Health Virtual Hiring Session for job seekers at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, for Hunterdon Healthcare in Flemington.
The company is interviewing for the following positions: Counselor; Therapist; Psychotherapist for Emergency Services; and Psychotherapist for Outpatient, Adolescent, and Addiction Programs.
The employer will present a brief information session about the positions and the healthcare system. Then, one-on-one interviews will be conducted.
To register, use the QR code or this link: https://bit.ly/3sJ20QM. In addition, attendees must email a copy of their resumes to Ariane Kegolis, HR, at akegolis@hhsnj.org. A follow-up email will be sent with the information needed to access the virtual event.

Career Webinar: Making Your Job Search Work for You
2022-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Making Your Job Search Work For You is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, and the Franklin Township Public Library.

In this 60-minute session running from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, staff members from the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will:

Offer tips on how to understand what your job search is telling you.
Share strategies for making sure you don’t get stuck in the search process.
Provide tools to create targeted plans focused on success.

Registration is appreciated. Contact events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.
To log-in and participate, join the meeting by going to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/517256245.
You can also dial in using your phone, +1 (872) 240-3212; Access Code: 517-256-245.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2022-03-23 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 Wednesday, March 23, webinar, beginning at 1 p.m., is hosted by the Hunterdon County Library System and presented in partnership by Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services. The presenter is Jan Goodman, community outreach specialist/career coach for Career Center Training Services.
The workshop will be presented on the Zoom platform, and pre-registration is required. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3rEF8Cq. To join Zoom meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87244589619; Meeting ID: 872 4458 9619

Fellowship Senior Living Virtual Information Session
2022-03-24 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, March 24, for Fellowship Senior Living in Bernards.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Security (SORA) / Porter – full time days; RN Supervisor – Night Shift; Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Care; Receptionist – Denville; Physical Therapist; Housekeeper / Porter – Full time, Day and Evening shift; Hospice Certified Home Health Aide; Driver; Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) / Caregiver/Home Care
Attendees will get details about the positions from company representatives, learn about the application process, 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/3I87BXn.

Catalent Virtual Information Session
2022-03-25 09:00 - 10:00 | 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. Friday, March 25, for Catalent Pharma Solutions of Somerset.
The company is looking to fill the following positions: Scientist, Pharmaceutical Development Technician, GMP Cleaner, Microbiologist, HR Generalist, and HR Coordinator.
Attendees will get details about the positions from company representatives, learn about the application process, 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/3q7NPnC.

Child Care Centers Virtual Job Fair
2022-03-29 12:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
A Virtual Child Care Centers Job Fair will be presented from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, by Community Child Care Solutions, the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
Seventeen child care centers in Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties are participating; representatives will share information about a variety of open positions and related benefits. Agencies may conduct pre-interviews for job candidates, too.
While this is a virtual Job Fair, attendees should dress as they would for an in-person event.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer or this link: https://bit.ly/3sI9d4F. The event link will be provided upon completion of the RSVP.

Richard Hall Community Health & Wellness Center Virtual Information Session
2022-03-29 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, March 29, for the Richard Hall Community Health & Wellness Center in Bridgewater.
The agency is looking to fill the multiple positions, including: Access Center Coordinator; Administrative Assistant; AOTS Case Manager; Bilingual Crisis Counselor – CPP; Billing Specialist; Business Specialist; Case Manager (CCBHC); Case Manager (PT, ISS); Clinical Supervisor (OPD); Intake Triage Specialist; Intake Triage Specialist (Bilingual); Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Attendees will get details about the positions, learn about the application process, 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/3thFcJ2.

Essex County Drive-Thru Job Fair
2022-03-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Branch Brook Park, Heller Parkway Entrace, Newark, NJ, 07104, United States
The Essex County Drive-Thru Job Fair will be presented from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Branch Brook Park/Essex County Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Heller Parkway Entrance, Newark.
A variety of employers, including UPS, Waste Management, ShopRite, Walmart, FedEx, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and the Council of Airport Opportunity are taking part.
Text RSVP to 862-216-2906.

SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill, for Free!
2022-04-06 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.

Hudson County Job Fair
2022-04-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (High Tech High School), One High Tech Way, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
The Hudson County Career Development Center, Hudson County Schools of Technology and the Hudson County One-Stop Career Center are presenting a Job Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (High Tech High School), One High Tech Way – Secaucus.
Employers interested in attending should call 201-369-5205, Ext. 3756.
Register by using the QR code in this flyer.

Cannabis Legalization Youth Workshop
2022-04-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
A Youth Adults & Cannabis Info Session will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center in Branchburg.
This free 90-minute event is directed to youth attendees and their parents. It will feature a 90-minute panel discussions and workshop format and include information about the cannabis industry, related law-enforcement issues, the health benefits and risks of cannabis and career opportunities in the industry. The event is presented by: Sarah Trent, founder of NJ Cannabis Certified and Valley Wellness; Visions and Pathways, a youth-serving organization based in Somerset County; and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
Presenters are to include Sarah Trent, founder of NJ Cannabis Certified and Valley Wellness; Sam Padro, packaging supervisor for Verano Holdings, a cannabis grower in Readington; Dr. Teresa Simon, founder of Physicians Research Center and who is currently developing cannabis programming related to teens; Perry Shaw, a father of two teenagers and part of the Valley Wellness team; and Paul Grzella, Director, Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Pizza will be served during the event
Please use the following link to register: bit.ly/Cannabis_info_session. Walk-Ins are welcome as long as space allows; RSVP to guarantee a seat. Masks are required and current safety protocols will be followed.
For information, email info@thegrwdb.org.

Job and Volunteer Fair For Persons with Disabilities
2022-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Bridgewater Somerset County Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08876, United States
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey will host a Job and Volunteer Fair for persons with disabilities from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Bridgewater Somerset County Library at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater.
All are invited to this free event for adults and teens (16 and up) with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Attendees will learn about volunteer and employment opportunities in Somerset County. Participating employers will highlight their open positions and gain an understanding of the value of working with this population. Service organizations for people with disabilities will also highlight resources available to this community.
All teens and adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities are encouraged to attend. No registration is required.
See https://sclsnj.org/april-7-job-fair for vendor list. Additional employers and service organizations interested in participating may contact Darryl Voorhees at dvoorhees@sclibnj.org.
This program is made possible through a partnership with The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the Somerset County Business Partnership.

Christian Dior Hiring Event
2022-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Christian Dior Distribution Center, 283 Prospect Plains Road, Cranbury, NJ, 08512, United States
Christian Dior is hosting a Hiring Event for talent with disabilities, autism and/or neurodivergence starting at 10 a.m. Friday, April 8, at the Christian Dior Distribution Center, 283 Prospect Plains Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512.
Distribution Associate and Line Support positions are available on first and second shifts.
RSVPs are required to attend. Please send questions and/or RSVP with support and job seeker name to Jason Weppelman at jwepp@rangam.com. Independent job seekers are also welcomed to take part in the event.

The Art of Agreement Business Networking Group event
2022-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Quantum Wellness, 327 Route 202, Bedminster, NJ, 07921, United States
The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties’ Spring Business Networking Group event, “The Art of Agreement,” will be presented from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Quantum Wellness in Bedminster.
Attendees can enjoy networking, lunch and the presentation, which is a model for workplace wellness. Area employers in the three counties are invited to attend. The couvert is $35; walk-ins are $40.
To learn more and to register, visit www.jfedshaw.org/bng. Or call Lauren Edelman at 908-758-2003.

Right at Home Virtual Information Session
2022-04-12 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, April 12, for the Hillsborough-based Right at Home, which has positions available throughout Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
These include: Scheduling Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and N.J. Certified Home Health Aide.
Attendees will be get details about the benefits offered by the company, including flexible schedules, competitive pay, 401K and CHHA school sponsorships.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3qHGo6O.

Career Webinar CANCELLED: NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life
2022-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The “NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life” workshop set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, has been cancelled.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming is 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 helps participants understand how their minds works and most importantly make it work for each person.
The workshop was a collaborative event with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey and Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services.
For information on other upcoming library programs, visit https://sclsnj.org/ and click on Programs & Events. For information on other workforce programs, visit the Events – Calendar tab on www.thegrwdb.org

Annual Reentry Conference - Trauma, A Hero's Journey
2022-04-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Saint Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
NJ Reentry Corp is hosting its Annual Reentry Conference – Trauma, A Hero’s Journey, on Thursday, April 14th, 9:00am-4:00pm at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City.
The event’s featured speaker is U.S. Army veteran Daniel Rodriguez. A range of 20-plus speakers will also highlight different aspects of the veteran’s journey. For more information on the event, go to www.njreentry.org.
Register for the event at this Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/238344283167.
