Greater Raritan

UPDATE: Recruitment Event: MarinoWare
2020-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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: Census Support Volunteer Training in Hunterdon County
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.

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, 2020-03-02 17:30 - 19:00 | United Way of Hunterdon County, 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd., Suite 4, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States

How to use SkillUp Greater Raritan
2020-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
SkillUp Greater Raritan is a new online learning portal introduced by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB). It’s free to use for residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
A representative from GRWDB will present a workshop on how to register for the online tool and navigate some of its features and applications. The free workshop will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at the Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville.
To reserve a space, called 908-704-3000.

Recruitment Event: Viking Pest Control
2020-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Viking Pest Control has openings for a Pest Control Technician. Interested applicants can attend a Recruitment Event at the Somerville One Stop at 75 Veterans Drive, Somerville, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.
RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: Viking Pest Control
2020-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Viking Pest Control, a 40-year-old local business, is hosting a Job Recruitment event for the position of Pest Control Technician. The event will be conducted on March 3 at the Somerville One Stop at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive. For the event, RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.
Positions are open now, and applications can be submitted starting now at www.vikingpest.com/careers.

Free Career Workshop: NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life
2020-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Are you in the midst of a job search, and want to develop better listening skills and discover ways to lead a conversation? You’ll do this and more at the workshop, “NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Tools for Real Life.”
The workshop will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Employment Services Jersey Job Club, meeting at 75 Veterans Memorial Drive, Somerville.
To reserve your seat, call 908-704-3000.

RESET Job Fair in Middlesex County
2020-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge, NJ, 07095, United States
Recovery Employment Solutions – Education & Training is sponsoring a RESET Job Fair at the Woodbridge Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.
Some 50 employers are scheduled to attend.
All are welcomed to attend.

Recruitment event: Zeus
2020-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
Zeus manufacturing in Branchburg is looking for machine operators. A recruitment event for the positions will be conducted at the Somerville One Stop Center on Veterans Memorial Drive on Feb. 27.
RSVP to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

One-Stop Career Day at Hillsborough Library
2020-02-25 16:00 - 21:00 | SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States

Pancakes and Pokémon fundraiser
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Applebees, 244 Route 202, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
A Pancakes and Pokémon fundraiser will be conducted from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Applebee’s of Flemington on Route 202 North.
All money goes to StarThrower Group to help fund transportation and career training for disabled adults in the community.
Tickets are $10; children 3 and under eat free.
Visit www.starthrowergroup.com.

Winterfest 2020 North Plainfield
2020-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 | North Plainfield High School, 34 Wilson Ave., North Plainfield, NJ, United States
Somerset County, Census 2020 and North Plainfield High School are partnering to present Winterfest 2020 North Plainfield, a family fun winter carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at North Plainfield High School.
This free event, open to all community members will include lots of information about Census 2020 (including job applications, how to fill out the Census form and why it’s important), games and activities for children, and free pizza. Community service providers will offer information about transportation, employment, healthcare, housing and more.
Call 908-768-2693 for information.

Recruitment Event: Kwenyan And Associates
2020-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Hunterdon One Stop, Building #2, 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The Flemington-based Kwenyan and Associates is conducting a recruitment event at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Hunterdon One Stop, 6 Gauntt Place, Building #2, Lower Level Conference Room, Flemington.
Open positions include an outpatient mental health therapist, a van driver /van aide, and administrative assistant / receptionist.
RSVP to Jessica.Johannesen@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: CentiMark Corp.
2020-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Somerville One-Stop Career Center, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
CentiMark Corp., a national roofing contractor, is hosting a recruitment event on Feb. 19 at the Somerville One Stop Career Center on Veterans Memorial Drive. Open positions include a commercial roofing technician and a commercial roofing mechanic.
RSVP to Amanda.Modale@dol.nj.gov.

Recruitment Event: Lowe's Open House Job Fair
2020-02-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Lowe’s, 315 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States
All Lowe’s stores will be hosting an Open House Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Spot interviews will be conducted at this walk-in event.
