SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill, for Free!
2023-10-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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 through cohort training, including the 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.
SkillUp Greater Raritan 2023
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/182669445
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 182-669-445
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
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.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting and In-Person
2023-10-05 12:00 - 13:30 | GoToMeeting and In Person, 27 Warren St., second-floor conference room, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
A quarterly GRWDB Board Meeting will be conducted at 12 p.m. Thursday, October 5; attendees may join in person in the second-floor conference room at 27 Warren St., Somerville, or via GoToMeeting.

The meeting will include an interactive presentation from Greater Raritan’s One-Stop Operator, a discussion on the Local Area’s First Steps Basic English literacy initiative and a variety of program updates. For questions, contact GRWDB Director Paul Grzella at 908-541-5790.

GRWDB Board meeting Oct 5, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/212058293You can also dial in using your phone:
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212: Access Code: 212-058-293Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website. Newcomers may RSVP to Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us.

Disabilities Job Fair and Career Expo
2023-10-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
A Disabilities Job Fair and Career Expo will be conducted from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Somerset County Wellness Center, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater.
This free event is designed to connect job seekers with agency career training and employment-readiness programs, and employers, who are highlighting their open positions while also gaining an understanding of the value of working with this population. Representatives from more than 30 local agencies and employers will be on hand. Employers include Saker ShopRite, SHI International, Dunkin Donuts, Hunterdon Medical Center, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Bridgewater Marriott, FedEx, American Water and many others. Check out this event map for the complete listing.
The event is presented by the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey in partnership with the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disabilities Services and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board Disabilities Committee.
For more information on this event, contact Nan Peterson (npeterson@sclibnj.org) or Jungwon DeVone (jdevone@sclibnj.org).

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2023-10-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering in October and November a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled “Bridge to Success.” These are challenging times. 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 Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning October 9, 2023, and ending November 27, 2023.
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.

Harm Reduction Conference at RVCC
2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Community in Crisis, Somerset County’s Peer Recovery Center, is conducting a Harm Reduction Conference from 6 to 98 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, at The Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg.
The event will feature several keynote speakers and panelists to discuss the latest trends in harm reduction. For more details, see this flyer.
Harm reduction emphasizes engaging directly with people who use drugs to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission; improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing; and offer low barrier options for accessing health care services, including substance use and mental health disorder treatment.
By equipping participants with life-saving tools and information, the mission is to create positive change and save lives. Supplies will be on hand.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer. For inquiries, email spopa@communityincrisis.org.

HSMC STEM Ecosystem Meeting
2023-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
The HSMC STEM Ecosystem is looking for leaders in Somerset and Mercer Counties interested in working with the organization to expand the resources and opportunities for students to find and succeed in STEM pathways.
Learn more at the next HSMC STEM Ecosystem meeting being conducted on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
Participants will learn about the initiative, which also serves Hunterdon County, and participate in Breakout Leadership Groups.
At 12 p.m., an optional hike and center exploration will follow.
To register to attend, go to https://shorturl.at/JMZ14.

Trinity Solar Recruitment Event
2023-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Paterson One-Stop Career Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Paterson, NJ, 07505, United States
Trinity Solar is having an In-Person Recruitment Event on Thursday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paterson One-Stop Career Center at 200 Memorial Drive, Paterson.
The company is hiring for Entry Level Sales. Representatives will be doing on-the-spot interviewing and hiring. Starting salary begins at $52, 000/year plus commission. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, 401k and more.
Positions are available in Passaic, Bergen, and Essex Counties.
To register for the event, use the QR code in this flyer or go to https://forms.office.com/g/Gf4YVMcQhM.

Career Disabilities Conference: Facing the Future 2023
2023-10-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
The Facing the Future annual conference on Friday, Oct. 13, in New Brunswick, highlights best practices in supporting people with disabilities in career planning, supported and customized employment, and transition from school to work. The conference is sponsored by The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities and NJ APSE.
The 2023 conference features 12 workshops on transition, support strategies, job coaching, and job development, and a keynote presentation by Collette Divitto, founded of Collettey’s Cookies and Collettey’s Non-profit Leadership Organization. The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St., New Brunswick.
Continuing Education Credits are offered for Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, and APSE Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP).
Go here to view the conference brochure. Go here to register to attend the event. registration is due by Sept. 25.
Registration fees: APSE Member Early Bird Registration – $155 until Aug. 25; APSE Member Registration – $185 starting Aug. 26; Non-Member Early Bird Registration – $185 until Aug. 25; and Non-Member Registration – $215 starting Aug. 26.

For more information, go here.

Financial Literacy Webinar: Saving Fitness
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Sidney Baldayaque, senior benefits advisor for the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) New York Regional Office, will present “Saving Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future” at 11 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2023.
This is the second workshop in a series of Financial Friday workshops being presented by the Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development.
Planning for a secure retirement can be challenging, but the sooner you start, the easier it will be. Baldayaque will discuss ways to increase your financial fitness and save for retirement, including making the most of employer-based retirement savings plans. The webinar aims to help participants start setting goals and putting your savings high on the list of personal priorities.
To register for this free Financial Friday Workshop, click here to register or scan QR code in this flyer.

Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School Open House
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Somerset County Vocational-Technical High School, 14 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School at 14 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, is hosting an Open House from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
This is an opportunity for students and their caregivers to learn about the many Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways available at the school. These include multiple pathways in the trades, the arts and the sciences.
To pre-register, call 908-526-8900, ext. 7298 or use the QR code in this flyer.

ShopRite of Clinton Job Fair
2023-10-14 11:00 - 14:00 | ShopRite of Clinton, 50 Walmart Plaza, Clinton, NJ, 08809, United States
ShopRite of Clinton is hosting a Job Fair at the store at 50 Walmart Plaza, Clinton, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
Open positions include Deli, Kitchen, Produce, Bakery, Service Clerks, and Cashiers.
The employer offers associate discounts, growth opportunities, flexible hours, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities.
To apply, go to the Job Fair or visit shoprite.com/careers or scan the QR code in this flyer.

ShopRite of Flemington Job Fair
2023-10-14 11:00 - 14:00 | ShopRite of Flemington, 272 Highway 202/31 North, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
ShopRite of Flemington is hosting a Job Fair at the store at 272 Highway 202/31 North, Flemington, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
Open positions include Deli, Produce, Seafood, Bakery, Grocery, Night Crew, Service Clerks, Pharmacy Clerks, Micro-Fulfillment Center and Order-Pick-up-Delivery.
The employer offers associate discounts, growth opportunities, flexible hours, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities.
To apply, go to the Job Fair or visit shoprite.com/careers or scan the QR code in this flyer.

GSETA 40th Annual Conference
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-19 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The 40th Annual Conference of the Garden State Employment and Training Association will be conducted on October 18 and 19, 2023, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
The theme is “Empower, Innovate, Lead,” and registration will open on May 15. The event will feature numerous breakout sessions and presentations with representatives from the New Jersey Department of Labor and New Jersey workforce development professionals.
More information on becoming a conference sponsor, with packages starting at $1,500.00, is available here.
Speakers are also wanted for the event. Speakers are provided food and housing for the duration of the conference.
For more information, contact Samantha Pfeiffer at info.gsetatraining@gmail.com.

Job Readiness Computer Skills at Norwescap in Flemington: Introduction to Canva
2023-10-18 08:45 - 13:00 | NORWESCAP Flemington, 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Job Readiness Computer Skills will be offered in person in October at Norwescap training center in Flemington. The Class time is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please call Terry to register, 908-788-1453.
October 24 and 26 –Office 365 Word, you must attend the first day before attending the second day
October 31, November 2 and November 9 – Office 365 Excel, you must attend the first day before attending the second day.
In addition, two other related courses will be offered in Flemington during the month.
October 18, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Introduction to Canva. Canva has become a new in-demand technical skill that employers require for some positions. Learn how easy it can be to use this tool is to create presentations, videos, flow charts, calendars, invitations, and social media posts. This is being offered thanks to a grant from Comcast.
October 25, 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Introduction to Coding will be presented by Karen Williams. Learn how coding works, how easy it is to create and generate your own coded creation. This is being offered thanks to a grant from Comcast.
This series is designed to prepare participants to return to the workforce with up-to-date computer skills. The Job Readiness series teaches participants to create professional documents, easy budgets and charts, get points across in a presentation, and learn secrets of a successful job search. These classes will be held in-person using the computers and Internet at the Norwescap location at 84 Park Ave. in Flemington,
To register for any of these sessions, call 908-788-1435.

Veteran and Spouse Career and Job Fair
2023-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Morris County One-Stop Career Center, 13 Emery Ave., Randolph, NJ, United States
The Morris County One-Stop Career Center in Randolph will be hosting an in-person Veteran and Spouse Career and Job Fair on Wednesday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In attendance will be employers in multiple industries along with training providers detailing programs that are free of charge to veterans through grants and other funding.
The aim of the free event is to assist Veterans who are job ready and provide resources for them to explore careers and learn about pathways. It is presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey.
Participating employers include: Marotta Controls – Manufacturing (DOD contractor, SpaceX, Marine); USPS – Transportation Logistics and Distribution; The Port Authority; Atlantic Health System – Health Care (CNA, food service, patient care technician); Community Hope – Veteran Resource Provider/Health Care; and the New Jersey Department of Corrections. More employers are being added daily.
Training partners include: Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services – Training Grants (CDL, welding, machinist); County College of Morris – Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp; Npower – Tech Fundamentals Program; and Transfer, which is bringing headsets to demonstrate virtual reality training that will be available in the future to learn topics like maintenance and manufacturing.
Registration is preferred but Walk-ins are welcome. To register, go here or use the QR code in this flyer.

Financial Literacy Workshop presented by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:15 | Virtual Event
According to Ramsey Solutions, “four out of every five US workers live paycheck to paycheck” and “about 40% of Americans wouldn’t even be able to cover a $400 emergency”? Are you part of that statistic?
Learn the importance of budgeting, tracking expenses, credit scores, debt to income ratios and more by attending Central Jersey Housing Resource Center’s (CJHRC) free virtual Financial Literacy Workshop on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Participants will learn about CJHRC’s unique Savings Match Program for those who live in Somerset, Hunterdon or Middlesex counties. This program requires monthly counseling and on-going budgeting and savings in order for clients to receive a 3:1 match up to $900 towards a specific goal. This can be an extremely beneficial program for those seeking to improve their spending and saving behavior.
To register, got to the link in this flyer.

Workshop for Entrepreneurs with SCORE
2023-10-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-28 10:30 - 12:30 | SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, 42 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ, 07059, United States
Ready to turn your business idea into a reality?
During a two-part workshop, SCORE business experts will you lead you through the key aspects of your business idea to help ensure success. The workshops will be conducted from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21 and October 28, at the Warren Township Library, 42 Mountain Blvd. Warren.
For more information or to register, use the QR code in this flyer, call 908-458-8453 or register in person at the library.

Job Readiness Computer Skills at Norwescap in Flemington: Office 365 Word
2023-10-24 08:45 - 13:00, 2023-10-26 08:45 - 13:00 | NORWESCAP Flemington, 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States

Job Readiness Computer Skills at Norwescap in Flemington: Introduction to Coding
2023-10-25 09:15 - 12:30 | NORWESCAP Flemington, 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States

SHI Veterans Virtual Recruitment Event
2023-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
SHI International Corp. headquartered in Somerset is hiring. Learn more at a Veterans Virtual Recruitment Event being presented from 11 a.m.to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25.
SHI is a privately owned provider of IT infrastructure, end-user computing, cybersecurity and IT optimization products and services. Information on available positions and the company will be shared. The following departments are hiring for multiple roles: Finance/Accounting; Information Technology; Marketing; Operations; and Sales/Sales Support.
The event is presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer or this link: https://bit.ly/46ACKyh. The event link will be provided upon completion of the RSVP.

Mercer Job & Career Fair
2023-10-25 15:30 - 18:00 | CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, NJ, 08628, United States
The Mercer County One-Stop Career Center is hosting a Job & Career Fair from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.25 at the CURE Insurance Area, Trenton. Attendees should use the entrance at Gate, Parking Lot 2, on South Broad Street.
A variety of careers, industries and trades will be represented. Those who preregister also can get free virtual resume assistance from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 24.
To register, click here.
For questions, call the One-Stop Career Center at 609-989-6523.

New Jersey State Government Job Fair
2023-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Essex County College, 303 University Ave., Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
Are you looking for a career in New Jersey State Government, college or university? Do you desire a career with great benefits, compensation and opportunity for advancement? Well, at an upcoming Job Fair you will have a chance to speak directly to hiring representatives and learn about immediate openings, submit your resume, and possibly schedule an interview on the spot.
The New Jersey Civil Service Commission is hosting a Statewide Job Fair on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Essex County College in Newark from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 40 state vendors are expected to be in attendance searching for talented individuals. See the attached pdf flyer for more information.
Please click here to register for the job fair. Free parking is available.

Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
2023-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, 27 Warren St., 2nd floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, Somerville, is hosting a Career Cafe series this fall.
Job seekers, community- and faith-based organizations and current Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board partners as well as area businesses are invited to stop by for coffee, cookies and conversation about the menu of Training Center’s services, including individual and cohort training opportunities, resume and job search assistance, literacy services and much more.
This information series will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on the following Fridays: September 29, October 27 and November 17. If you can’t make it those days or hours, the Training Center is open for walk-in service five days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Appointments during those times are also available. In addition, the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 6 Gauntt Place in Flemington is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and by appointment Thursday and Friday.
For questions about the Career Cafes and to learn more about available services, email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

Life Sciences and Healthcare Job Fair at RVCC
2023-10-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
New Jersey Industry Partnerships and local partners are presenting a Life Sciences and Healthcare Job Fair on Monday, October 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grand Conference Center at Raritan Valley Community College, Lamington Road, Branchburg.
Industry Partnerships unite talent with opportunity, with the goal of helping industries in New Jersey continue to grow and succeed.
More than 60 employers from Somerset and Hunterdon counties, and neighboring areas, have registered to attend the event, with the aim of connecting job seekers to hundreds of open positions. Here is the list of employers (with job titles) scheduled to take part.
In addition to meeting employers, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. attendees can take part in the career workshop, “Multiple Natures: Unlock the Secret of Your Natural Abilities.” The workshop is being led by Jan Goodman, the Community Outreach Specialist and Career Coach for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center.
There is no charge to attend the Job Fair or the workshop.
Registration is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Register by using the QR code in this flyer or clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3Pwoik7.
Questions may be directed to info@thegrwdb.org.
The event is presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, working with Raritan Valley Community College, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squib, the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey, and Ingenus Pharmaceuticals.

Job Readiness Computer Skills at Norwescap in Flemington: Office 365 Excel
2023-10-31 08:45 - 13:00 | NORWESCAP Flemington, 84 Park Ave., Suite E-104, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
