Greater Raritan

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | GoToMeeting
This fall, get free training in today’s skills!
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 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/974934485
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 974-934-485
Sessions are planned every Thursday in October, at 3 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2020-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 Director of Programs Cheryl Rinaldi 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 10 to 11 a.m. beginning Oct. 1, 2020, and ending Nov. 19, 2020.
Participation is limited to 12 people, and everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight sessions will receive a $50 gift card to Amazon or a local restaurant.
To register or for questions, email Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

Career Webinar: Job Skills Needed Today
2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
SkillUp Greater Raritan is an online learning portal offered as a free resource to residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.

Access to this service offers 5,000-plus courses in a variety of occupations and skills needed in today’s work world. During a webinar running from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, a Board staff member will offer a virtual tour of the program and talk about how this portal can help in career retooling, and also review other available resources.

* Use this link to join the virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/job-skills-needed-today

This event is co-sponsored by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey.

#JOBTOBERFEST Job Readiness Training series
2020-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
A virtual training series, #JOBTOBERFEST, is being conducted every Wednesday in October from 10 to 11 a.m. by the Port Authority of NY & NJ and Liberty International Airport.
The training session on Oct. 21 will focus on Resume Building for Emerging Talents.
RSVP here. All sessions will be conducted remotely as a webinar; additional information will be provided after the RSVP.

GRWDB Literacy Committee - GoToMeeting
2020-10-20 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/723991861
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 723-991-861
All are welcomed to attend. Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

Career Webinar: Making Connections Work For You
2020-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | GoToMeeting
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 “Making Connections Work For You,” running from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 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 co-hosted by the Franklin Township Library.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/374323653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 374-323-653
For more information, email grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
This fall, get free training in today’s skills!
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 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/522542781
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 522-542-781
Sessions are planned every Thursday in October, at 3 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

GRWDB Drive-Thru Job Fair at Raritan Valley Community College
2020-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, 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. 12p.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.

Drive-Thru Job Fair
2020-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is presenting a Drive-Thru Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Somerset Patriots’ TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Drive, Bridgewater.
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 500 one-page recruitment flyers detailing their companies’ available positions and how to apply. Flyers need to be dropped off by Wednesday, Oct. 7, 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 Oct. 15, job seekers are invited to come to the TD Bank Ballpark on Oct. 15 where they will drive through the ballpark’s parking lot to get the bag — one bag per car. No registration for job seekers is required. Staff distributing the bag of career information will be wearing masks and gloves; drivers should be masked as well.
More shareable information for job seekers is available here.
And please note: On Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. 1 p.m., Drive-Thru Job Fairs also are being conducted in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, by those counties Workforce Development Boards. The four events are part of a Central Jersey 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.

Career webinar: Mastering the Interview
2020-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. The virtual Mastering the Interview workshop being conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, will allow participants to explore how to prepare for an interview, become familiar with questions to expect, and ask the question they should think about asking.
The event, hosted by the Franklin Township Public Library system, will feature Jan Goodman, community outreach specialist and career coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center.
This workshop will be conducted through Zoom and registration is required. To register, email ksullivan@franklintwp.org. A link to the workshop will be included in a confirmation email.
This workshop inaugurates a new workshop series, “Workforce Wednesdays.” Look for more topics in the coming weeks.

Business Databases Webinar
2020-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
During a webinar running from 2 to 3 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 13, participants will discover how databases can help in business and consumer research. Somerset County Library System of New Jersey Adult Services Librarians Chris Murray and Carina Gonzalez will demonstrate how to use ReferenceUSA and DemographicsNow.
* Use this link to join the virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/business-databases
Visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4497313.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
This fall, get free training in today’s skills!
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 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/635000373
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 635-000-373
Sessions are planned every Thursday in October, at 3 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

The Changing Employment Landscape During Unprecedented Times
2020-10-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
The Business Networking Group of the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is hosting a networking event, The Changing Employment Landscape During Unprecedented Times, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, via Zoom.
Paul Grzella, director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, will speak about the mission and work of the board and its partners, and also share insights on what local labor market information is showing. The event and network will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and there will be additional networking time from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
The couvert is $18. To register, visit Jfedshaw.org/BNG, or call Lauren at 908-758-2003.

SCBP Minority Business Leaders Roundtable
2020-10-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Meeting
The Somerset County Business Partnership is launching a minority-owned business leaders roundtable forum to provide a unified voice for its members.
For the group’s first meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, participants will hear from Paula A. Gutierrez, MHA, CPTC – Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Babs Siperstein PROUD Center & Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset/RWJBarnabas Health. As Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Gutierrez drives the D&I strategy for RWJUH Somerset, an affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health, NJ’s largest academic healthcare system.
Go here to register for this virtual event.
The SCBP is looking for the community’s assistance in shaping this group, and welcome feedback; reach out to info@scbp.org.

Manufacturing Day 2020 - Made in New Jersey
2020-10-02 07:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
National Manufacturing Day is an important way for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) to spread the word about the benefits that manufacturing provides to the Garden State.
As a supporter of Manufacturing Day, NJMEP is working to drive awareness of manufacturing, the career opportunities that are available, and the advanced technologies that are driving the industry.
This year’s celebration on Friday, Oct. 2, will be virtual, with NJMEP celebrating every New Jersey manufacturing business and essential employee.
Highlights include a Virtual Exhibit Hall focusing on the companies supporting the industry and the manufacturers that keep the world moving; breakout sessions ranging from Manufacturing Cyber Risks to exploring Workforce Strategies; and one-on-one strategy sessions allowing participants to talk with companies via video conference. The Virtual Exhibit all runs from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by the breakout sessions going to noon. The day ends with the one-on-one strategy sessions.
For more information and to register, go to https://www.njmep.org/manufacturing-day-2020-new-jersey/.

Career webinar: Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio
2020-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting
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 Thursday, Oct. 1, webinar, beginning at 7 p.m., is hosted by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. The presenter is Jan Goodman, the community outreach specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center.
* Use this link to join the virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/creating-a-dynamic-job.
Visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4498376.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-10-01 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
This fall, get free training in today’s skills!
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 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/280892981
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 280-892-981
Sessions are planned every Thursday in October, at 3 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career Webinar: Online Job Searching
2020-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
During this Oct. 1 webinar running from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., participants will reviewr nationwide, niche, and local employment websites, job related library databases and other useful sites, and how to avoid scams. Presented by Somerset County Library System of New Jersey Business Librarian Chris Murray.
* Use this link to join the virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/online-job-searching-2

Visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4501422 for details.

Amazon Virtual Information Session
2020-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
Amazon is having a Virtual Information Session on on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The deadline to register is Sept. 27.
Go here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amazon-central-jerseys-virtual-information-session-930-registration-119166533309

Certified Production Technicians Virtual Information Session
2020-09-29 10:00 - 11:00 | GoToMeeting
Manufacturing companies did not close during COVID and many are hiring. An upcoming virtual information session on a Certified Production Technician training opportunity will help participants learn about important aspects of working in a manufacturing environment. This includes training for a national recognized certification.
This session will be conducted from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, via GoToMeeting, and review Certified Production Technician training for eligible unemployed individuals through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Opportunity Partnership Grant Program.
For more information, contact Koleen Singerline at 732-310-3662 or ksingerline@njmep.org.

The Americans with Disabilities Act: Disclosure and Reasonable Accommodations in Employment
2020-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Barry Whaley, project director for the Southeast ADA Center at the Syracuse University College of Law, will provide an overview of the disability rights movement leading to the ADA and the goals and titles of the ADA.
The webinar, sponsored by the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
The presentation will then focus on Title I, the provision of reasonable accommodations to ensure equality in the workplace. Topics to be discussed include ADA Title I Employment Protections; reasonable accommodations; essential and tertiary job functions; rights and responsibilities of employees and employers; the employment professional’s role in disability disclosure; the elements of good disclosure; and the ADA, Employment, and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
For more information and registration details, go here.

Job Readiness with Port Authority: Resume Building
2020-09-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Meeting
The Terminal One Redevelopment Outreach team will present a virtual session on resume building from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
This is part of Job Readiness Workshop series and is presented in partnership with The Port Authority of NY & NJ.
Please visit www.anewewr.com.

GRWDB Quarterly Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2020-09-24 15:00 - 16:30 | GoToMeeting
The quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, as a GoToMeeting. The meeting will include a presentation on the updated budget for Program Year 2020 effective Oct. 1, 2020, a review of unemployment trends in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, discussion on upcoming career-development programs in the area, and other workforce-related issues. A full agenda will be available on Monday, Sept. 21.

GRWDB Board quarterly meeting
Thu, Sep 24, 2020 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291084429
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 291-084-429
Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. Newcomers, please RSVP to Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 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
Thu, Sep 24, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/822362589
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 822-362-589
Sessions are planned every Thursday in September, at 1 p.m. each week. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

Career Webinar: Relaunch! A New Perspective on Finding Meaningful Work in Challenging Times
2020-09-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Are you unemployed and trying to figure out how to enter a new career field? Are you a professional career counselor, career coach or counselor providing support for job seekers? Are you employed but unsatisfied with your job?
ReLaunch! A New Perspective on Finding Meaningful Work in Challenging Times is a virtual workshop aimed at providing career direction for different constituents. The free event will be conducted from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, via Zoom. The presenter is author Steven Simon, Ph.D., president and CEO of Human Services Outcomes Inc., who will deliver a message of hope and action for finding job fulfillment for the rest of one’s career.
The event is sponsored by the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the New Start Career Center, a program of the John J. Helrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. It is supported by the Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties.
Pre-registration is required. To register, go to https://conta.cc/3ePy3VS.

Virtual Career Fair
2020-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Somerset County residents are invited to take part in a Virtual Career Fair being conducted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23; the fair is hosted by the Somerset County Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center.
Employers scheduled to participate include: Allies Inc., Wegmans, Lowe’s, The Arc of Somerset, Wawa and Exxon.
This is a Zoom platform event. To participate, go to https://zoom.us/j/98575095901?pwd=[REDACTED] the meeting ID is 985 7509 5901, and the password is 350058.
For more information, contact Anthony Justo at 908-300-1015.

Explore LinkedIn With a Librarian Webinar
2020-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
Attendees to the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey webinar running from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, will learn to use LinkedIn, the primary social media platform for job networking. Presented by SCLSNJ Librarian, Errol Logan.

* Use this link to join the virtual program: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/explore-linkedin-with-a
Visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4501404.
