Greater Raritan

Jersey Job Club in February: Acing the Interview 1
2023-02-27 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of Jersey Job Club Workshops in February. These workshops will be virtual, through Zoom, but a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
The partners in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center have the expertise and knowledge to help job seekers have success. In Jersey Job Club workshops, a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Coach leads hour- to 90-minute-long discussions on topics aimed at assisting job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. There is no charge to attend.
Dates and topics are:

Monday, Feb. 6, 9 to 10 a.m.: Path to Employment -: Planning Your Job Search – Workshop 1
Monday, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, Feb. 13, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Monday, Feb. 27, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Monday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions

To attend virtually or in person, fill out an information/registration form. Once completed, email it to Richard.Peterson@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop, or call 908-704-3000 and ask for Rick or Mary Ann.

Jersey Job Club in February: Acing the Interview 2
2023-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Hillsborough Township Job Fair
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Hillsborough Municipal Building, Senior Activities Room, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States
The Hillsborough Business Association is hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough.
The employers scheduled to attend include: Reckitt; Pinnacle Health & Fitness; Somerset County; Atlantic Medical Group; Hillsborough Board of Education; Bridgeway Senior Healthcare; Iron Peak Sports & Events; Center for Education Advancement; Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Simply Sweets by Lauren; Right at Home; Insta Crystal LLC; Hillsborough Township; Brookdale Senior Living; and Primrose School. The GRWDB also will be on site offer career-development information.
Employers interested in joining the event can scan the QR code in this flyer.
Job seekers can simply join the event on Feb 28.
Here is the Spanish-language version of the flyer, too.
For more information, contact the Hillsborough Township of Office of Economic and Business Development Director Zuzana Karas at 908-369-4313, Ext 7106; zkaras@hillsborough-nj.org.

NJ Department of Corrections Virtual Career Fairs
2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Corrections is hosting a series of Virtual Career Fairs, with events scheduled at the following times and dates: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28; 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9; and 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.
Attendees will hear from officers and supervisory staff members who will talk about the different opportunities available around the state.
Space is limited for these Virtual Career Fairs, which will be conducted on MS Teams.
To register, go to https://bit.ly/2QTbtpy. Visit www.njdoc.gov for more information.

Honoring the Anniversary of FMLA and Exploring NJ Paid Leave Protections
2023-03-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The United States Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division & the Women’s Bureau along with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy will give a virtual presentation at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, “Honoring the 30th Anniversary of FMLA and Exploring New Jersey Paid Leave Protections.”
The webinar is part of a nationwide commemoration led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, which enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The webinar will focus on protections under federal and state law, including maternity leave and how it helps Black working families and other underserved communities. Among the presenters is NJDOL Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo.
The event is open to workers, employers, associations, advocates, community organizations and other New Jersey stakeholders. Attendance is free, but registration is required by going here.

SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill, for Free!
2023-03-01 15:00 - 16:00 | GoToMeeting
Skillup Greater Raritan, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset
counties unlimited, six-month access to 6,000-plus online learning courses. Register to:
• Explore more than 200 career paths
• Build your skills and knowledge
• Earn digital certificates and badges 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.

Allied Universal Virtual Information Session
2023-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting a Virtual Information Session for job seekers at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, for Allied Universal, an international security and facility services company.
The company is hiring for locations in Annandale and Bloomsbury, with openings for Security Officer (part-time and full-time) and Security Site Supervisor – Unarmed.
Attendees will get details about the positions from company representatives and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer or go to this ink: https://bit.ly/3Z8cEyW.

Career webinar: Ouch That Stereotype Hurts
2023-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In the career webinar, “Ouch That Stereotype Hurts,” participants will experience the impact of stereotypical comments, jokes and emails.
The program will help explore why people don’t speak up against stereotypes and other biased behaviors. Six techniques will be explored for speaking up.
The Zoom workshop, being presented from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 2, has the audience think about whether they are equally respectful and effective with a “diverse” range of people including those that are similar and dfferent. While we may never be completely free of all bias, we can work toward communicating in a bias-free way.
This program is in collaboration with the Greater Raritan One-Stop Training Center and the Somerset County Library System (SCLS).
To attend this workshop and register, please go to this link: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7067426.

Jersey Job Club in March: Path to Employment
2023-03-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of Jersey Job Club Workshops in March. These workshops will be virtual, through Zoom, but a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
The partners in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center have the expertise and knowledge to help job seekers have success. In Jersey Job Club workshops, a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Coach leads hour- to 90-minute-long discussions on topics aimed at assisting job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. There is no charge to attend.
Dates and topics are:

Monday, March 6, 9 to 10 a.m.: Path to Employment -: Planning Your Job Search – Workshop 1
Monday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job
Monday, March 13, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume
Monday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More
Monday, March 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview
Monday, March 20, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions

To attend virtually or in person, fill out an information/registration form. Once completed, email it to Richard.Peterson@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop, or call 908-704-3000 and ask for Rick or Mary Ann.

Jersey Job Club in March: Networking
2023-03-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Multi-Employer Manufacturing Recruitment Event in Somerville
2023-03-07 09:30 - 12:00 | 27 Warren St, Somerville, NJ 08876, 27 Warren St., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Catalent Pharma Solutions in Franklin Township, MRP Solutions in Somerset, PIM Brands in Somerset, Power Container in Somerset, and Zeus in Branchburg are hiring for many positions. Lean more at an in-person Recruitment Event, being conducted in the first-floor conference room at 27 Warren St. Somerville from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. (Please note that this event was scheduled for February 28, but was moved to March 7 because of expected inclement weather.)
The event is presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
The five manufacturing employers will be available for informational discussions, to complete applications and conduct one-on-one interviews with event attendees.
The event will be presented in the Somerset County Human Services building in Somerville. Registration is required. To register, use the QR code in the flyer or this link: https://bit.ly/3I8rUq2. A follow-up confirmation email with parking and event details will be sent to registrants.

Right at Home Recruitment Event
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting an in-person Recruitment Session at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, for the Hillsborough-based Right at Home, which has positions available throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties.
The agency is seeking to fill N.J. Certified Home Health Aide positions.
This in-person event, open to all job seekers, will be conducted at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive E., Conference Room B, Somerville.
Attendees will get details about the benefits offered by the company, including flexible schedules, competitive pay, and different benefits.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3qHGo6O.

Career Webinar: Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public
2023-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Do you get nervous when interviewing or making presentations at company meetings?
A career webinar, Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public, is designed to give participants tips and strategies to succeed in public-speaking situations.
The Zoom webinar will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, by Jan Goodman, community outreach specialist/career coach, for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center. This program is a collaboration with the Hunterdon County Library System.
To attend this workshop, register at the following link: https://hclibrary.libcal.com/event/10303813.

Resources for Growth for Businesses in Somerset County
2023-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Business Action and Somerset County are hosting a Small Business Resource Event at Raritan Valley Community College’s Conference Center in Branchburg from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 8.
Attendees will be able to connect and network one-on-one with dozens of government agencies as well as technical assistance providers and lenders. This includes help with finance, government contracting and business certifications. State and local resource providers, including Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, will be available with information.
Go to this Eventbrite link to register; this is not required. For more information, email jpaolini@co.somerset.nj.us.

RWJ New Brunswick Support Services Hiring Event
2023-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Middlesex College – New Brunswick, 140 New St., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
A Supportive Services Hiring Event for available positions at RWJ New Brunswick will be conducted on Thursday, March 9, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Middlesex College – New Brunswick, 140 New St., New Brunswick.
Available positions include Housekeeping, Patient Transport, Security, and Food and Nutrition.
Attendees will learn about the positions and departments, and on-the-spot interviews will be available.
To register, scan the QR code in the flyer; walk-ins are welcome.

ShopRite of Hunterdon County Virtual Information Session
2023-03-09 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. Thursday, March 9, 2023, for ShopRite of Hunterdon County.
The company is hiring for a variety of full-time positions, including: Produce, $15; Kitchen, $15; Deli, $15; Night Crew, $17.75; Bakery Night Crew Production, $17.75; and Online Pick Up Delivery, Night Crew, $17.75. The company is also hiring for the following part-time positions, all paying $15 an hour: Cashier, Service Clerks, Online Pick Up Delivery, Produce, Deli, Kitchen, and Dairy.
Attendees will get details about the positions from company representatives and have the opportunity to ask questions.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3kgS7JE.

Waste Management Hiring Event
2023-03-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Waste Management, 208 Patterson Ave., Hamilton, NJ, 08610, United States
Waste Management is in need of filling positions for CDL Drivers and Diesel Mechanics in Trenton. Learn more at a Hiring Event begin conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 10, at the Waste Mangement’s facility at 208 Patterson Ave., Hamilton.
The company offers a variety of benefits, stability and other perks, according to its promotional material.
Those interested in learning more at the March 10 event may use the QR code in the flyer or visit www.careers.wm.com. Walk-ins are also welcomed during the Hiring Event. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is also available for the Diesel Mechanics position.

Thomas Edison State University Open House
2023-03-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Thomas Edison State University, 301 W. State St., Trenton, NJ, 08618, United States
An Open House is being conducted from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, by Thomas Edison State University, George A. Pruitt Hall, 301 W. State St., Trenton.
Information on undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees and graduate certificates, including completing courses at a distance, will be available.
Attendees can meet one-on-one with staff, and application fees will be waived during the Open House.
Visit TESU.edu/openhouse or call 609-777-5680.

Jersey Job Club in March: Resume Writing Workshop 1
2023-03-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club in March: Resume Writing Workshop 2
2023-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Center for Educational Advancement Recruitment Event
2023-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting an in-person Recruitment Event at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, for the Flemington-based Center for Educational Advancement, which has positions available in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties.
The agency is seeking to fill Employment Specialist positions.
This in-person event, open to all job seekers, will be conducted at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive E., Conference Room B, Somerville.
The employer will conduct a brief information session on the position and its requirements, followed by one-on-one interviews.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3ZzU6rG.

Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic Recruitment Event
2023-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are presenting an in-person Recruitment Session at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, for Hackensack Merdian Carrier Clinic in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery.
The agency is seeking to fill positions for Environmental, Housekeeping and Food Service Associates, all shifts.
This in-person event, open to all job seekers, will be conducted at the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive E., Conference Room B, Somerville.
Attendees will get details about the benefits offered by the company, including flexible schedules, competitive pay, and different benefits.
To register, use the QR code in the flyer link in this listing or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3J1O10C.

Jersey Job Club in March: Acing the Interview 1
2023-03-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Jersey Job Club in March: Acing the Interview 2
2023-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States

Multi-Employer Manufacturing Recruitment Event in Flemington
2023-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington, NJ, 08812, United States
An in-person Manufacturing Recruitment Event with three employers will be presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and the New Jersey Department of Labor on Tuesday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The employers, Custom Alloy Corp. in High Bridge, Georgia-Pacific in Milford and Johanna Foods in Flemington, have dozens of job openings.
The job fair will be conducted in the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, 119 Main St., Flemington. All attendees are required to RSVP to attend, using this link: https://bit.ly/3LaeXxP, or the QR code in the flyer. A follow-up confirmation email with parking and event details will be sent to registrants.
This is an opportunity to meet with employers, complete an application, and receive or set up an interview.

USPS Virtual Information Session
2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The United States Postal Service is hosting a Virtual Information Session from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21.
City Carrier Assistants positions in Paterson and surrounding towns are available. The positions start at $19.33 per hour.
To attend, register here, or scan the QR code in the flyer.

Career Webinar: Using Online Job Applications
2023-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 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.
The event is presented in collaboration with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. To register or for more information, go to this link.

Community Hope Veterans Job Fair
2023-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridgewater Commons, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Community Hope, a local social-service agency assisting veterans around the region with a variety of career and personal needs, is hosting a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the Bridgewater Commons Mall Community Hub (second floor), 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater.
Area employers are invited to participate by registering here or using the QR code in the flyer.
Veterans interested in attending may also pre-register or simply attend the event on March 22.
For more information, email djennings@communityhope-nj.org.
