Greater Raritan

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-04-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
April SkillUp Greater Raritan webinar .
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/360146333
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 360-146-333
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in April: April 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

CareOne Hiring Event with Bergen Community College
2021-04-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties – this is an “Earn and Learn” program. Participating CareOne locations include CareOne at Somerset Valley.
During the event, CareOne recruiters will be available, and participants will learn about the possibilities of this career pathway program, as well as tuition reimbursement benefits.
This program is part of New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship, sponsored by a $12 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Register at https://bit.ly/3qUAIJm.

Career Webinar: What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles
2021-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Talent development specialists from Peapack-Gladstone Bank will present a career webinar on What Employers Are Looking for in Applicant Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles on Wednesday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Christopher McNally, recruiter, and Erin Villagra, talent development specialist, will offer dos and don’ts in various resume and linkedIn practices.
This is a virtual workshop via Zoom, and pre-registration is required. A link will be included in participants’ confirmation emails. To pre-register, please contact Kerri Sullivan at ksullivan@franklintwp.org.
The program is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the Franklin Township Public Library..

NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave: What Employers and Human Resources Need to Know
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Now more than ever, employees need time to give and receive care.
During a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 21, of the Somerset County Business Partnership’s HR Roundtable, program experts from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will talk about NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave, including what employers are covered under the law, who is eligible for benefits, and for what circumstances an employee can take leave, such as those related to COVID-19. Participants also will learn about their role in the application process and how to help employees apply for the right benefits. In addition, participants will learn how job protection aligns with NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits.
The presenters are Andrea Jensen and Taisha Rogers, claims examiners from the New Jersey Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance. The meeting/webinar begins at 9 a.m., and is free for all interested employers to attend. Go to the SCBP’s calendar page and click on the April 21 entry for NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave webinar.
SCBP’s HR Roundtable provides a resource to obtain information from people who specialize in the Human Resource arena. The group consists of individuals who have primary responsibility for hiring, firing, providing day to day direction to employees and are responsible to address any employee conflict or inquiries by government agencies. Health and Welfare Benefits is also an area in which the HR Roundtable provides discussion and direction.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-04-20 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, April 20, 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.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2021-04-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-04-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-04-01 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.

GRWDB Drive-Thru Job Fair at RVCC
2021-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) is presenting a Drive-Thru Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Raritan Valley Community College, Lamington Road, Branchburg.
Employers from Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to take part. The event is free and employers will not be present at this event. All they need to do is provide to the GRWDB 400 one-page recruitment flyers detailing their companies’ available positions and how to apply. Flyers need to be dropped off by Tuesday, April 6, at locations in Somerville and Flemington.
Companies are asked to register by emailing grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or by calling 908-203-6044. More shareable information for employers is available here.
The recruitment flyers provided by employers will be added to individual bags which also will include information on workforce-related programs available to job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
On April 15, job seekers are invited to come to Raritan Valley Community College; staff of GRWDB will be stationed in the parking lot across from the RVCC Workforce Training Center and will be handing complete packets to drivers – one per car. Registration for job seekers is not required, but is encouraged, so that participants can be connected to other career-related resources. Staff distributing the bag of career information will be wearing masks and gloves; drivers should observe safety protocols as well..
More shareable information for job seekers is available here.
And please note: On April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board will be conducting a Drive-Thru Job Fair at Robert E. Holmes Gardens, 14 Rev. Samuel Carpenter Blvd., Edison, 08820. The two events are part of a regional approach to let job seekers know that there are still opportunities available in their local areas.
Keep checking back to see what companies are participating the event. Each bag will include a master list of participants, along with their contact information.

RVCC Virtual Spring Open House
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties are invited to learn about what Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg has to offer and how to enroll in Summer Sessions and Fall Semester classes during a Virtual Spring Open House, on Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. During the event, participants may apply for free and learn about:

* Innovative academic programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges & universities
* Honors College for high achieving students
* Career training programs designed in partnership with local industry
* Student clubs & athletics
* Financial aid options, including scholarships, loans and grants
* Free tuition for those who qualify for the NJ Community College Opportunity Grant
* Early college programs for high school juniors and seniors

For more information, contact admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or email admissions@raritanval.edu.<mailto:admissions@raritanval.edu>

To register, go to https://www.raritanval.edu/openhouse.

GRWDB Literacy Committee - Special GoToMeeting
2021-04-14 15:00 - 15:30 | 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.
The committee is having a special virtual meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, to discuss the Notice of Grant Opportunity for the New Jersey Department of Labor’s Title II grant application, due April 23. This is a continuation of a discussion from the April 9 committee meeting about eligible applicants.
Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/573547885
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 573-547-885
All are welcomed to attend. Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

Career Webinar: Making Connections Work For You
2021-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 “Career Connections,” running from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and how they can be used by job seekers.
Information on new virtual programs for community members also will be shared.
This event is presented by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey.
A link to save your spot and join the virtual program will be posted a later date.
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4711077.

Edge4vets Career and Jobs Webinars with NJ Transit
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Edge4Vets is offering a two-part Zoom workshop series designed in April to help prepare participants for jobs that can lead to careers at NJ Transit. The workshops are geared for veterans, National Guard members, active duty members, and their spouses.
The first event, running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, will teach participants how to translate their military skills for career success. The second event, running from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, will connect participants to HR reps from NJ Transit to discuss jobs and career options.
To register or for more details, visit Edge4Vets.org.

Veterans Information Session on State and Local Jobs
2021-04-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Veterans Drive-Thru Resource Fair
2021-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, 101 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs office is hosting a Veterans Drive-Thru Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at 101 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville.
Participants will stay in cars as they drive through spaced vendor areas, stopping for information that they need along the way. There also will be space available to pull for longer discussions.
Masks are required for all vendors and attendees.

GRWDB Literacy Committee - GoToMeeting
2021-04-09 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.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be virtual. Here are the meeting details:
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/395677605
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 395-677-605
All are welcomed to attend. Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

NJMEP Certified Production Technician and Certified Logistics Technician Information Session
2021-04-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | GoToMeeting
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) is hosting an information session on upcoming trainings for Certified Production Technician or Certified Logistics Technician. Placement support for fulltime employment or apprenticeships is part of the program.
Information will be provided in sessions at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, and 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/484642909
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 484-642-909

Career Webinar: Making Connections Work For You
2021-04-06 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 “Career Connections,” running from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021, board staff will share these local, county, state and national resources, and how they can be used by job seekers.
Information on new virtual programs for community members also will be shared.
This event is presented by the Franklin Township Public Library.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/281068109
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 281-068-109
For more information, visit email events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.

COVID-19 Workplace Health/Safety & Employee Benefits Webinar
2021-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
New Jersey employers are working hard to keep their businesses open and safe during COVID-19. During What Employers Need to Know, a free webinar running from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development representatives will discuss COVID-19 health and safety standards, as well as state and federal worker benefits and protections. Topics will include earned sick leave, paid family and medical leave, New Jersey’s COVID-19 anti-retaliation law, and more.
This presentation is brought to you by the Somerset County Business Partnership, the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
Speakers include Mark Wadiak, Assistant Director, OSHA-PEOSH, and Holly Low, Manager of Strategic Outreach, Office of the Commissioner.

To register, go to the Somerset County Business Partnership calendar entry for COVID-19 Workplace Health/Safety & Employee Benefits.

Business Webinar: Starting a Side Hustle
2021-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Discover how to start a small business while maintaining a full-time job during this Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. Presented by Theresa Bonner of Third Child Wellness and Carina Gonzalez of Scene One Art and Libra Rina Yoga. The presentation will include researching your idea, getting registered as a business in NJ, basic marketing, and tips for success.
A link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 7 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2021, will be posted at a later date.
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4696104.

NORWESCAP Office 365 Online Course Series
2021-04-01 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.

NORWESCAP Pathways 2 Prosperity Series
2021-03-31 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
2021-03-31 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 31, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/226198989
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (786) 535-3211
Access Code: 226-198-989
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.

CareOne Hiring Event with Bergen Community College
2021-03-31 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Bergen Community College is hosting a virtual CareOne Hiring Event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31.
Participants will learn about how they can become a CareOne Community Healthcare Worker through an in-house internship program where participants are hired first and then trained for their position and duties – this is an “Earn and Learn” program. Participating CareOne locations include CareOne at Somerset Valley.
During the event, CareOne recruiters will be available, and participants will learn about the possibilities of this career pathway program, as well as tuition reimbursement benefits.
This program is part of New Jersey HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship, sponsored by a $12 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Register at https://bit.ly/3cy5Vrw.

Traffic Plan Open Recruitment Events
2021-03-31 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.
