Greater Raritan

CANCELLED: One-Stop Career Day at Franklin Township Public Library
2020-04-21 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin Township Public Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the Franklin Township Public Library, offers residents of Franklin and surrounding communities the opportunity to meet with a Job Developer to learn about the many services available to job seekers and employers in Somerset County. The event will be conducted from 4 to 8 pm. Tuesday, April 21 at the Franklin Township Public Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset.
Appointments are available for an initial consultation. Email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

GRWDB Board Meeting - GoToMeeting
2020-04-16 15:30 - 16:30 | GoToMeeting
The GRWDB Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice Training Center, 91 Fieldcrest Ave., Edison. been postponed. The meeting will be conducted at 3:30 p.m . Thursday, April 16, as a GoToMeeting.

Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/941898565

You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Access Code: 941-898-565

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
2020-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToMeeting
SkillUp Greater Raritan was launched this winter by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. This free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties allows participants to access hundreds of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and more.
During this hour-long 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.
No registration is necessary.
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/941898565
You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 941-898-565
Sessions are planned on April 9, 16 and 23, at 2 p.m. each day. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

CANCELLED: Institute Of Medical Arts Open House
2020-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Institute of Medical Arts, 107 Park Ave., Suite 202, Plainfield, NJ, 07060, United States
The Institute of Medical Arts, at 107 Park Ave., suite 202, Plainfield, is hosting an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.
The vocational school, a partner of the Greater Raritan One Stop Career Center, will offer information on its medical assistant and medical billing and coding programs.
For more information, call 908-205-0591.

SkillUp Greater Raritan Introduction via GoToMeeting
2020-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToMeeting
SkillUp Greater Raritan was launched this winter by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. This free online learning portal for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties allows participants to access hundreds of different courses, ranging from Business Etiquette to Microsoft Office, and Human Resources to Customer Service, and more.
During this hour-long 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.
No registration is necessary.
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/941340029
You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (872) 240-3212; Access Code: 941-340-029
Sessions are planned on April 9, 16 and 23, at 2 p.m. each day. For more information, contact jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

GRWDB Literacy Committee - GoToMeeting
2020-04-07 14:00 - 14:30 | Call-in, NJ
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.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

U.S. Border Patrol Live Recruitment Webinar
2020-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a live recruitment webinar at 1 p.m. April 7. Participants will learn how they can become a U.S. Border patrol agent.
Register at http://sforce.co/2PKNwgm.

CANCELLED: Workshop: Incentives for Working while on SSDI
2020-04-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Hunterdon County Aging & Disability Resource Center, 4 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The Hunterdon County Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee is hosting an information session on work incentives at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Hunterdon County Aging & Disability Resource Center, Room 5B, 4 Gauntt Place, Flemington.
Elisa Cohen, from N.J. Work Incentives Network Supports (NJWINS) will talk about Working Incentives for Working while on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The presentation is designed for people who are already on SDDI and/or SSI , and are working or considering work. The presentation will not be addressing applying for SSDI or SSI.
People with disabilities, their caregivers and provider agencies are encouraged to attend, according to a news release from the county Department of Human Services. The event is open to all, including non-county residents. Those with disabilities, their families and caregivers will find it especially helpful, according to the news release.
Pre-registration is requested by calling 908-788-1361.

CANCELLED: disAbility Job and Volunteer Fair at SCSLNJ Bridgewater branch
2020-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | none, NJ
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s third job and volunteer fair for adults and teens (16 and up) with cognitive and developmental disabilities planned for April 4 has been cancelled.

Library system organizers plan on hosting the disAbility Job and Volunteer Fair in the fall.
Look for details on this and other library activities, including virtual options, at https://sclsnj.org.

CANCELLED: LGBTQ+ Youth Health Disparities Presentation
2020-04-03 08:30 - 12:30 | Somerville B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge No. 1068, 375 Union Ave., Bridgewater, NJ, 08876, United States
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender individuals have faced a variety of challenges in seeking healthcare. Sexuality minority individuals are often underserved or subject to inequitable or discriminatory practices in health care.
Philip T. McCabe, CSW, will speak about these and related challenges as he presents “LGBTQ+ Youth Health Disparities” at the April 3 Spring Forum of the Somerset County Commission on Child Abuse & Missing Children.
The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Somerville B.P.O. Elks Lodge, No. 1068, 375 Union Ave., Bridgewater.
Registration fee is $40; call Gretchen Craig at 908-704-6333, or gcraig@co.somerset.nj.us.

CANCELLED: GRWDB One-Stop Committee Meeting
2020-04-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
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).
Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to ensure ample seating!

Recruitment Webinar: Port Authority of NY and NJ
2020-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
The Port Authority of NY and NJ is hosting a Recruitment Webinar for the Port Authority Police Department on Thursday, April 2, from 12 to 1 p.m.
The Open Application period runs from March 16 to April 5, and an initial $20 application fee is needed.
For the webinar, RSVP to Police_Recruitment@panynj.gov.
Interested and eligible candidates may start their journey at PAPDrecruit.com.

CANCELLED: Census Support Volunteer Training in Hunterdon County
2020-03-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2020-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 | United Way of Hunterdon County, 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd., Suite 4, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The 2020 Census is operating collaboratively around the nation with the goal of increasing the individual response rate. Hunterdon County’s Complete County Committee is part of this effort locally, working to ensure the county’s hard-to-county areas are not forgotten.
To advance this goal, United Way of Hunterdon County is hosting four training sessions in March for Census Support Volunteers, equipping attendees to respond to questions pertaining to confidentiality and how to operate tablets for Census completion.
All sessions will be held in the United Way offices in Flemington, on March 2, March 5, March 19 and March 26. Learn more and sign up for one of the sessions here.
Contact Katherine Abarca at Katherine@uwhunterdon.org or 908-782-3414, Ext. 28.

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: MarinoWare
2020-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The South Plainfield-based MarinoWare has cancelled a Recruitment Event planned for March 26 at the Somerville One Stop. Because there are several positions available, including Industrial Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Company Workers, General Shop Workers and Yard Hands, over-the-phone screenings are still planned. Interested job seekers should email the resume to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov, and include the position they are interested in along with the name of the company. That information will then be forwarded to MarinoWare.

CANCELLED: Recruitment Event: Anita's Angels
2020-03-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Reading-Large House, 119 Main Street, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Anita’s Angels is conducting a Job Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, 119 Main St., Flemington. Interviews will be conducted for nurses and home health aides to work with seniors in their home. Current cases are in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
Contact Kim at 908-788-9390 or email anitasangelsssc@aol.com.

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: The Arc of Somerset County
2020-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Arc of Somerset County has openings in its facilities throughout Somerset County. These positions include Direct Support Professional, Assistant Managers in Group Homes and the Day Program, and Residential Managers for Group Homes.
A Recruitment Event planned for Wednesday, March 25 at the Somerville One Stop Career Center has been cancelled, but interested candidates can schedule an interview in the main office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays.
To schedule an appointment, email amyt@thearcofsomerset.org.

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: Central Moving Systems
2020-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Central Moving Systems has openings for a moving driver and moving helper. While a Recruitment Event planned for March 25 at the Somerville One Stop has been cancelled, the company will still be doing screenings over the phone. Interested job seekers should email the resume to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov, and include the position they are interested in along with the name of the company. That information will then be forwarded to Central Moving Systems.
RVSP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

CANCELLED: Free Career Workshop: Mastering the Interview
2020-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Somerset Hills YMCA Career Forum, 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. As with any skill, we get better at it with preparation and practice. In this workshop, participants will explore how to prepare for an interview and become familiar with the types of questions to expect, as well as the questions they should think about asking.
The workshop, presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist for the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, will be conducted at the Somerset Hills YMCA Career Forum in Basking Ridge. The event is free but registration is requested. Contact 908-704-6351 or email jgoodman@co.somerset.nj.us.

CANCELLED: One-Stop Career Day at Hillsborough Library
2020-03-24 16:00 - 21:00 | SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Hillsborough Township and the Somerset County Library System’s Hillsborough Branch, offers residents the opportunity to meet with a Job Developer to learn about the many services available to job seekers and employers in Somerset County. Sessions will be conducted on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 4 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 24.
Look for signs at the Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Road, directing interested community members to meet with the job developer.
Appointments are available for an initial consultation. Email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the event.

CANCELLED: 2020 Perfect Vision: An Employer Resource and Information Event
2020-03-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
“Focus on Business Success in 2020 with Perfect Vision” is a first-ever event for Hunterdon County-based employers featuring different speakers focusing on job-related resources any business owner can use. Speakers have been invited from the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, Wage & Hour, OSHA, Apprenticeships, WOTC, Federal Bonding, and programs for Veterans, Vocational Rehabilitation, and On-the-Job training.
Attendees can come for one presentation or multiple — whatever fits their schedules.
Sign up to receive additional information by sending an email to: Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

CANCELLED: GRWDB Youth Committee Meeting
2020-03-18 10:30 - 12:00 | teleconference, NJ, United States
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 is the GRWDB’s Youth Committee, which works to coordinate and integrate local youth services with each other and the One Stop while seeking ways to expand and develop local youth services.
Because of the current Coronavirus situation, this meeting will be held remotely, with details on the meeting agenda when it is posted. Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to ensure ample seating!

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: Lilly
2020-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Branchburg-based manufacturing and operations facility of Lilly has openings for several positions, including Operator, Planner / Scheduler for Maintenance and Maintenance Technician. The company had scheduled a recruitment event for these positions on Wednesday, March 18, at the Somerville One Stop, but the event has been cancelled. However, the company is encouraging residents to send a resume to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov, and apply online at https://careers.lilly.com.
Everyone that completes these two steps for their open positions will receive a phone screening.

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: Orion's Home Healthcare
2020-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Orion’s Home Healthcare has an immediate need to hire CHHA’s for clients in Hunterdon County. A Recruitment Event planned for March 18 at the Flemington One Stop has been cancelled because of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, but job seekers interested in apply should reach out to susanaorionshomehealtcare@gmail.com. for immediate consideration.

CANCELLED: Voter Registration Day
2020-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | NJ Reentry Corp., 57 Livingston Ave., Suite 3, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Under a new state law, those on probation and parole are now eligible to vote.
Eligible voters are invited to participate in a Voter Registration Day being conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 at 57 Livingston Ave., Suite 3, New Brunswick.
The event is sponsored by NJ Reentry Corp. and the League of Women Voters of Middlesex County.
Call 732-509-9304.

RVCC Disability Support Services Session
2020-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Prospective students, parents and guardians, and high school educators and administrators are invited to attend “Transition to College,” Thursday, March 12, 9-11 a.m., in Raritan Valley Community College’s Event Center in Branchburg. The program will offer information about disability support services and other assistance available to students as they consider transitioning from high school to RVCC.
The program will include a student panel and workshops about RVCC’s Disability Services department, wellness and financial aid. To register, go here.
Call the Admissions Office at 908-526-1200, ext. 7009 or email admissions@raritanval.edu.

Free Seminar on NJ's New Expungement Law
2020-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902, United States
The New Jersey statute on expungement was revised in a law signed on Dec. 18, 2019. If someone has been arrested, has a private criminal complaint signed against them in Municipal Court, or has a criminal record (even if the charges were dismissed or received a Conditional Discharge under N.J. law), past criminal arrests and convictions can be expunged/erased in certain instances.
Speakers Kenneth Vercammen and Allan Marain will discuss the process and address questions during a seminar on the “New Expungement Law for Removal of Criminal Arrests and Convictions” running from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road.
This event is open to adults and registration is required. Call the library at 732-246-3545 or sign up at northbrunswicklibrary.org.

Recruitment Event: Zeus
2020-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Zeus, a polymer extrusion manufacturer with offices in Branchburg, has openings for machine operators. A Recruitment Event for Zeus will be conducted on Tuesday, March 10, at the Hunterdon One Stop Career Center in Flemington. All are invited.
RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov to reserve a seat.

Apprenticeships Workshop
2020-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Looking to build a career? Apprenticeships are a great career pathway, allowing participants to combine formal learning with paid, on-the-job training.
A representative from Raritan Valley Community College’s Workforce Development Program will present Apprenticeships, As Strategy for Finding a Job and Building a Career, at 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, at the Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Suite 102, Somerville.
To reserve a space, called 908-704-3000.

Census Support Volunteer Training in Hunterdon County
2020-03-05 10:30 - 12:00 | United Way of Hunterdon County, 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd., Suite 4, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
