Greater Raritan

Mercer Job & Career Fair
2023-10-25 15:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Job Readiness Computer Skills at Norwescap in Flemington: Office 365 Word
2023-10-26 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.

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, 2023-11-17 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.

Workshop for Entrepreneurs with SCORE
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.

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.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2023-10-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-20 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.

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

SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill, for Free!
2023-11-01 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.

Job Readiness Computer Skills at Norwescap in Flemington: Office 365 Excel
2023-11-02 08:45 - 13:00, 2023-11-09 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 and November 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.

AMALCO Virtual Recruitment
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
ALAMCO, American Aluminum Co., is hosting a Virtual Recruitment Event at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2.
Positions are available in the company’s Mountainside and Liberty Corner locations.
To register and for more details, use the QR code in this flyer or go here.

Carrier Clinic Hospitality Hiring Event
2023-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic, 252 County Road 601, Belle Mead, NJ, 08502, United States
Carrier Clinic, a HMH Behavioral Health Facility at 252 County Road 601 in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery, is conducting a Hospitality Hiring Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2.
The Hackensack Meridian facility is seeking to fill full-time and part-time positions for Housekeeping and Environmental Services, Food Service and Nutrition, Security, and Administrative Support. A $1,000.00 sign-on bonus is available for eligible roles, and healthcare benefits start on the first day of employment.
This in-person event, and on-the-spot interviews will be conducted.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. During the session, a Hunterdon County employer will share his experiences using the platform for training.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 6,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Learn more during a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. To participate, go to https://meet.goto.com/935313461.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

STEM and K-12 Education Apprenticeship Accelerator 2023
2023-11-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Passaic Community College, 1 College Boulevard, Paterson, NJ, 07505, United States
The net.America Corporation, in partnership with U.S. Department of Labor, is hosting STEM and K-12 Education Apprenticeship Accelerator 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Passaic County Community College in Paterson.
The event will showcase how Registered Apprenticeship Programs can help bolster STEM career education, K-12 education, and address STEM teacher shortages. The event will include live discussions, a keynote by NJIT professor Ashish Borgaonkar, expert panels with educators and employers, and Q&A sessions designed to provide insight into the state of STEM and K-12 education and the benefits that Registered Apprenticeship Programs offer to address common challenges.
Speakers will include leaders from U.S. Department of Labor, N.J. Department of Labor, Camden U, NJIT, Behler of America, Avatar Tech LLC, Becton Dickinson, and Passaic County Technical Vocational Schools.
To register for this free event, go here.

N.J. Rural Health Conference: Building Resilient Rural Communities
2023-11-09 08:00 - 16:00 | Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
The Second Annual Rural Health Conference event, hosted by the New Jersey Department of Health, will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Thursday, November 9, at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College East Road, Princeton.
The event, focusing on “Building Resilient Rural Communities,” aims to will provide information about health trends that will help raise the standard for rural health in New Jersey.
The event’s keynote speaker is Eduardo Sanchez, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, American Heart Association.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer or go to Apps4Org (d1y1dr9xzw7t4i.cloudfront.net).
For questions or more information, email NJST.RuralHealth@doh.nj.gov

Hackensack Meridian Health: Carrier Clinic Recruitment Event
2023-11-09 09:00 - 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 Session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, November 9, for Hackensack Merdian Health: Carrier Clinic in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery.
The agency is seeking to fill positions for Housekeeping / Environmental Sciences, Food Service / Nutrition, Security and Administrative Support. Full-time and part-time positions are available, and a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus is available for eligible roles.
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 this flyer or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3S2RPol.

CEA and Johanna Foods Hiring Event
2023-11-09 12:00 - 18:00 | CEA, 11 Minneakoning Road, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
CEA and Johanna Foods are hosting an open Hiring Event on Thursday, November 9, at CEA’s location at 11 Minneakoning Road in Flemington. The event will be open from 12 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Part-time and full-time positions in Light Assembly, Manufacturing and Human Services are available.
Scan the QR code in this flyer for a full list of open positions.
For more information, visit www.cea-nj.com or contact Elizabeth Bracco at 908-782-1480, Ext. 222.

Veterans Virtual Recruitment with Sheet Metal Workers Local 25
2023-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
In honor of Veterans Day, Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development are hosting a Veterans Virtual Recruitment event from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, November 13.
Sheet Metal Workers Local 25, headquartered in Carlstadt, offers apprenticeship courses through its training center that can lead to a career pathway. Apprentices participate in on-the-job training and classroom study, and typical apprenticeship opportunities include HVAC Service Techs, Welders/Fitters, manual CAD Draftspersons, Forepersons/PM, HVAC Duct Fabricators/Installers/Detailers, Testing and Balancing, and Building Construction.
Registration is required, and veterans, military spouses, and Guard/Reserve members are encouraged to register.
Use the QR code in this flyer or go to https://forms.office.com/g/FhriYCPWu7.

Veterans Virtual Recruitment with Altice USA
2023-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
In honor of Veterans Day, Altice USA and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development are hosting a Veterans Virtual Recruitment event from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 14.
Altice USA is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, serving nearly 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states; services include Optimum Fiber Internet, Optimum TV and Optimum Mobile. They also operate a4, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional, and national businesses and clients, as well as hyper-local, national, international, and business news networks. Positions include Retail Sales Consultants, Field Service Technicians, Broadband Technicians, Residential Direct Sales, Enterprise Sales, Advertising Sales representatives, and more.
Registration is required, and veterans, military spouses, and Guard/Reserve members are encouraged to register.
Use the QR code in this flyer or go to forms.office.com/g/uh4mCiVDED

GRWDB Literacy Committee - GoToMeeting
2023-11-14 14:00 - 14:45 | 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.
The committee’s next meeting will be on GoToMeeting:
GRWDB Literacy Committee
Nov 14, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/243900045
Dial in using your phone: +1 (872) 240-3412; Access Code: 243-900-045
Meeting agendas can be found here on the GRWDB website.
All are welcomed to attend. Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org to join.

Workforce Wednesdays Workshops: Registered Apprenticeships with Daniel Correnti
2023-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development is hosting a Workforce Wednesday Workshop on Registered Apprenticeships at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.
This webinar is designed to give individuals and business employers an overview of Registered Apprenticeship; an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential.
The workshop presenter is Daniel Correnti, a project manager for Business Engagement and Sector Strategies, which includes the areas of Apprenticeship, Business Services, and Industry Partnerships.
To register, scan the QR code in this flyer or click here.
For information about this and other upcoming events, along with other job seeker or employer services, call the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity at 732-745-3955.

Middlesex County Fall 2023 Job Fair
2023-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
The Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development is presenting its Fall 2023 Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, November 16, at Middlesex College, West Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Parking is available in Lots 1 and 2.
Attendees will meet dozens of employers actively hiring and learn about what skills they are seeking and positions they are filling. Attendees include various state department divisions, county offices, and a variety of private businesses. County and state agencies also will be on hand with different types of resource tables. Go here to see the confirmed business partners as of Oct. 30.
Use the QR code in this flyer to pre-register or go to https://tinyurl.com/mvr3ds5c.
Go here to view the Spanish-language version of the flyer.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-11-16 11:00 - 11:45
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. During the session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in the Nov. 16 webinar, go to https://meet.goto.com/355769917.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Webinar: Young Women in Apprenticeship
2023-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
On Thursday, November 16, at 2 p.m. the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau will host “Young Women in Apprenticeship: Starting Early on the Road to High Pay,” a National Women in Apprenticeship Day webinar. The 90-minute webinar will focus on creating access to good-paying jobs for youth and young adult women. I
t will highlight the importance of educating young women on the advantages of apprenticeship, feature programs and training opportunities, discuss recruitment strategies, and share information on U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship programs. Presenters will include businesses and organizations offering apprenticeships and apprentice testimonials.
To register for the event, go here.

GRWDB Operations Committee Meeting - GoToMeeting
2023-11-16 15:00 - 15:45 | 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 One-Stop Operations 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).
This meeting will be via GoToMeeting.
GRWDB Operations Committee meeting
Nov 16, 2023, 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/845323709
You can also dial in using your phone: +1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 845-323-709.
Meeting agendas are posted here on the GRWDB website.
Newcomers, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for more information!
Please note: this meeting was originally set for 3 p.m. but was moved up an hour because of a scheduling conflict.
