Greater Raritan

Career Webinar: Making Your Job Search Work for You
2021-02-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | GoToMeeting
Making Your Job Search Work For You is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, and the Franklin Township Public Library.

In this 90-minute session running from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 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.

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/807775085
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 807-775-085
For questions, email events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-02-16 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, Feb. 16, 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, and hosted by the Hunterdon County Library System. 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 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.

Eli Lilly Virtual Information Session
2021-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Eli Lilly in Branchburg, NJ, is hiring. Find out everything you need to know at an upcoming Virtual Information Session presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
The virtual session will start at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and focus on the Operator – FDE position. Participants will learn more about
working in the facility, and related opportunities. For more information about jobs at Eli Lilly, visit https://careers.lilly.com/.
To register for the session, use the link or QR code in this flyer.

Walmart, Flemington, Opportunities Information Session
2021-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Walmart in Flemington, NJ, is hiring. Find out everything you need to know at an upcoming Opportunities Information Session presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
The virtual session will start at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, and focus on two positions: CAP 2 Team, and Stocking Team Associate. Participants will learn more about working in the facility, and related opportunities.
To register for the session, use the link or QR code in this flyer.

Webinar Búsqueda de Empleo
2021-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Una clase básica para ayudar al participante a navegar tres opciones de recursos en línea, diseñados para mejorar su perfil personal y profesional y estar mejor preparados a la hora de buscar empleo.
Use this link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/webinar-bsqueda-de
Informacion: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4618465

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
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, Feb 10, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/184987941
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States:+1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code:184-987-941
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in February: Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Traffic Plan Open House
2021-02-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Hampton Inn, 205 New World Way, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080, United States
Traffic Plan will conduct an Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Hampton Inn, 205 New World Way, South Plainfield.
No experience is required, and interviews will be available on the spot.
Use the QR code in this flyer for more information.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2021-02-10 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, Feb. 10, 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 register, please email Goodman at jgoodman@co.somerset.nj.us.

Virtual Financial Literacy Workshop sponsored by CJHRC
2021-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is hosting a free Virtual Financial Literacy Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 10.
The event is designed to help those who: are trying to establish credit for the first time; are trying to re-establish credit; are experiencing a life-style change; or have recently been denied credit.
If you are interested in registering, call 908 446-0037 by March 3, 2021, and speak to a CJHRC counselor. All participants need to complete phone counseling before being registered for the workshop. Phone counseling is offered on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The counseling session will be up to 1.5 hours in length. After the counseling session, participants will receive instructions via email regarding the workshop. Upon completion of both workshops, participants will receive a Financial Literacy Certificate of Completion.

GRWDB Disabilities Committee Meeting
2021-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 | 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. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Disabilities Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local disability services with each other and the One-Stop Career Center while seeking ways to expand and integrate local disability resources and services.
Because of the current Coronavirus situation, this meeting will be held remotely.
GRWDB Disabilities Committee Meeting
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/202241205
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 202-241-205
A meeting agenda will be posted here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for details.

PIM Brands Job Fair
2021-02-06 09:00 - 13:00 | PIM Brands, 1600 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08876, United States
PIM Brands, makers of Welch’s Fruit Snakes and other confections, is hosting an in-person Job Fair at its site in the Somerset section of Franklin on Saturday, Feb. 6. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1600 Cottontail Lane.
Attendees will learn about a variety of open positions at the facility, as well as the company’s medical and dental benefits, its 401k plan and opportunities for growth.
The facility has a some dozen open manufacturing positions, including Cook/Batch Maker, Industrial Electrician, Mechanics Team Leader, and Sanitation Lead. Open office positions include Inventory Control Coordinator, Project Engineer, and Receptionist.
Interested job seekers also can apply at: employment@pimbrands.com or https://www.promotioinmotion.com.

Career webinar: Defeating Unconscious Bias - 5 Strategies
2021-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Let’s face it, everybody has some unconscious bias. This is not in the context of talking about a preference for Mexican food or an inclination toward the color blue. The focus here is on those inflexible beliefs about whole categories of people that keep us from seeing others accurately, from making fair and appropriate decisions, and from building the kind of harmonious relationships that make our lives more successful.
In Defeating Unconscious Bias: 5 Strategies, Jan Goodman, the Community Outreach Specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, will address the hidden biases that can affect us all, and offer five simple, actionable and memorable strategies to enhance workplace productivity and innovation.
This virtual workshop, running from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, is offered in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System. Registration is required. G to https://sclsnj.org and Programs and Events; click on Adults, and then click on February 5th to register.

GRWDB One-Stop Committee Meeting - GoToMeeting
2021-02-04 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 One-Stop Committee, which provides strategy and direction for the services and programs offered by the One-Stop locations in Flemington (Hunterdon County) and Somerville (Somerset County).
Because of the current Coronavirus situation, this meeting will be held remotely.
Greater-Raritan One-Stop Committee Meeting
Thu, Feb 4, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/218437485
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 218-437-485
Meeting agendas will be posted here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for more information!

Career Webinar: Making Your Job Search Work for You presented with Bernards Township Library
2021-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Making Your Job Search Work For You is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, and the Bernards Township Library.

In this session running from 7 to 8:15 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 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.

The event is presented in collaboration with the Bernards Township Library, and registration (with your email address) is required. Registrants will be emailed the link to join on Zoom about one hour prior to the start of the program. Go to the Bernards Township Library calendar page for February 2021 or register directly here.
For more information on GRWDB programs, visit www.thegrwdb.org, email info@thegrwdb.org, or call 908-203-6044.

SKillUp Greater Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-02-03 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
SkillUp Greater Raritan webinar
Wed, Feb 3, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/730302717
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States:+1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 730-302-717
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.

Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in February: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Practice Gratitude & Mindfulness
2021-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Feeling stressed? Don’t know where to go for help?
Kelsey Anderson of NORWESCAP will be present a virtual webinar, Practice Gratitude & Mindfulness, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.
For more information or to register, call 908-788-1453 or visit norwescap.org.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2021-01-28 15:00 - 16:30 | GoToMeeting
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on new features of thegrwdb.org; a review of a SkillUp Greater Raritan survey; a labor insight analysis report for the past quarter, a discussion of a proposed update to the 2013 Joint Agreement between the GRWDB and the freeholder boards in Hunterdon and Somerset counties; and several other topics. A link to the meeting packages page is below.

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/600036253

Dial in: United States: +1 (224) 501-3412; Access Code: 600-036-253

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

Job Opportunities Info Session for SHI Warehouse
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, for SHI International Corp. The company is looking to fill positions in its Warehouse and Integration Center in Piscataway.
Attendees will be educated on SHI as an organization and the Warehouse opportunities it is currently hiring for.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or by going to bit.ly/3nIiwMc.

Business Services For Somerset County Employers
2021-01-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses.
During “Growing Your Business: Department of Labor’s Business Services 101,” running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Somerset County.
Presenters include Jessica Johannesen, the NJDOL Business Service Representative for Hunterdon County; Amanda Modale, the Business Service Representative for Somerset County and a regional team supervisor; and Paul Grzella, director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, which services Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
This event is co-sponsored by the Somerset County Business Partnership. The event is free for partnership members. Go to the Somerset County Business Partnership website for more information and to register.

Career Webinar: Online Job Searching
2021-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
In this Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar, participants will discover nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Business Librarian Chris Murray.
Use this link to save your spot and join the virtual program at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, 2021: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/online-job-searching-2
For more information, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4591316.

Webinar: Career Skill Tips for Success!
2021-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | GoToMeeting
When preparing for a job interview and using your soft skills to promote your abilities, small mistakes can lead to big consequences. Author and senior executive Anne Corley Baum wants to help job seekers make no mistakes and get results.
During a webinar at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Corley Baum will share interview tips and advice on soft skills – in the interview and on the job – to ensure career success. She’ll also answer questions!
The event, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, is free.
Here are the meeting details:
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/744238909
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 744-238-909
For additional details or questions, call 908-203-6044.

Business Services For Hunterdon County Employers
2021-01-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers an array of free services for businesses.
During a virtual Info Session running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, three system team members and partners will talk about the free services available to employers in Hunterdon County. (Please note that this session was originally set for for Dec. 17 but rescheduled due to weather.)
Presenters include Jessica Johannesen, the NJDOL Business Service Representative for Hunterdon County; Amanda Modale, the Business Service Representative for Somerset County and a regional team supervisor; and Paul Grzella, director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, which services Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
This event is co-sponsored by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. A RSVP is required to attend. Visit www.hunterdonchamber.org or email info@hunterdon-chamber.org.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-01-20 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
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/150598901
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 150-598-901
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in January: Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career Webinar: Using Online Job Applications
2021-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToMeeting
Applying for a job and encountering an unfamiliar experience? When you submit an application online, your materials are first read by a computer program.
In this webinar running from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, participants will learn how to customize resumes with the right keywords. They also will explore the various file formats that applicant tracking systems read best, receive tips on to effectively set up resumes, and get a glimpse to how recruiters use and rate resumes as they go about their work. Questions are encouraged.
Information and resources will be presented by staff members of the Great Raritan Workforce Development Board; this webinar is cohosted by the Franklin Township Public Library.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/117099893
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (786) 535-3211
Access Code: 117-099-893
For questions, email events@franklintwp.org or call 732-873-8700

Amazon Virtual Information Sessions on Somerset County Job openings
2021-01-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Amazon has opened a new large facility in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board has joined with Amazon to present virtual information sessions focusing on Amazon’s application procedure, hiring procedures, benefits and more.
The virtual events will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021; Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, and Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Information sessions also were presented in November and December, 2020; based upon response, these new dates were added.)
To register on Eventbrite, to go https://amazon_wfs_2greaterraritan_wfs.eventbrite.com.
The company’s online application also can be found at Amazon.force.com.

Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Session
2021-01-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Meeting
Passaic County Community College’s Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is hosting Pharmacy Technician Virtual Information Sessions at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Monday, Jan. 18.
The new program is part of NJ HealthWorks Scaling Apprenticeship Grant, which allow students to earn while they learn with employers. This program includes 144 hours of technical instruction and 1,000 to 2,000 hours of On-The-Job learning.
For more information, email njhealthworks@pccc.edu or call 973-684-5974.

Career Webinar: How to Thrive During Transition and Change
2021-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
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 Somerset County Public Library System. It will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, through a virtual platform. Registration is required.
To register, go to https://sclsnj.org; go to Program and Events, and click on Adults. Then click on January 15th to register.

Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair
2021-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce is conducting a Virtual Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
This event. is for graduating high school seniors, college graduates and unemployed workers. Job seekers are advised to have resumes available and research companies beforehand.
To register and for more information, visit https://www.gatewaychamber.com/event/details/Virtual-Job-Fair/6695.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2021-01-13 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Employability 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 have access to thousands of different courses, ranging from dozens of Microsoft Office tools, to Personal Productivity, Team Skills, Remote Working, and more.
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/295719837
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 295-719-837
Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. for four Wednesdays in January: Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career Webinar: The Art of Effective Communication
2021-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
A Jan. 13 career webinar, The Art of Effective Communication, will allow participants to review the different ways we communicate, and understand how we can communicate effectively. Tools for effective communication also will be shared.
This virtual workshop is presented in collaboration with the Franklin Township Public Library. The speaker is Jan Goodman, career coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center.
This virtual workshop will be conducted through Zoom, and registration is required. To register, contact Kerri Sullivan at ksullivan@franklintwp.org.
