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SUMMARY:Norwescap Computer Class Series: Microsoft PowerPoint I
DESCRIPTION:Norwescap CLTC’s Computer Class Series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month’s free series will be conducted in person at the Flemington United Methodist Church\, 116 Main St.\, Flemington\, using CLTC’s computers and Internet. Class time for the following classes is 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nDec. 3\, 5 and 10: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create powerful\, interesting presentations.  Participants will learn how to use text\, images\, video\, photos\,  color and designs to customize presentations and make them interesting.  Guidelines to use in creating business presentations will be reviewed\, along with how to utilize templates\, and participants will practice giving presentations based on exercises completed in class. \nDec. 12: Skills Brush Up (Open Topic Day):  The computer instructor will be available in-person to answer questions\, review additional topics and provide overall support. Students can bring their personal computers and phones for troubleshooting and advice. This drop-in session is available to anyone who has taken a class in the past. Computers will be available for students to practice with or use to work on resumes\, job applications\, etc.        \nRegistration is required. Call 908-788-1453 Monday to Friday\, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/norwescap-computer-class-series-microsoft-powerpoint-i/
LOCATION:Flemington United Methodist Church\, 116 Main St.\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T100000
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SUMMARY:GRWDB Disabilities Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. One of those includes the GRWDB’s Disabilities Committee\, which works to coordinate and integrate local disability services with each other and the One-Stop Career Center while seeking ways to expand and integrate local disability resources and services. \nThis meeting can be attended in person\, at 27 Warren St.\, second-floor conference room\, Somerville\, or virtually via GoToMeeting. \nGRWDB Disabilities Committee\nDec 3\, 2024\, 10:00 – 10:45 AM \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/243397933 \nYou can also dial in using your phone: +1 (408) 650-3123; Access Code: 243-397-933. \nGet the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:\nhttps://meet.goto.com/install \nNewcomers\, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for details. \nFind the agenda on the Events – Meeting Packages tab of the website. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/grwdb-disabilities-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting and In Person\, 27 Warren St.\, second-floor conference room\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
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SUMMARY:Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services Center Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services Center is conducting a Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday\, Dec. 4\, at its location at 6 Gauntt Place (lower level) in Flemington. \nJob seekers\, community- and faith-based organizations and Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board partners are invited to enjoy light refreshments\, meet team members and learn about the many free career services available to residents and businesses in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. \nFor more information\, call 908-541-5780 or email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/greater-raritan-one-stop-career-center-training-services-center-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center – Flemington\, 6 Gauntt Place\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
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SUMMARY:SkillUp Greater Raritan - Learn a New Skill\, for Free!
DESCRIPTION:Skillup Greater Raritan\, presented by Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board\, provides residents of Hunterdon and Somerset\ncounties unlimited\, six-month access to 7\,000-plus online learning courses. Register to: \n• Explore more than 200 career paths\n• Do a career assessment and get recommended courses to build your skills and knowledge\n• Earn digital certificates and badges\, including the Greater Raritan Entry-Level Job-Readiness Badge and the Greater Raritan New Manager Badge\n• Study for industry certifications to boost your resume. \nDuring a monthly 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. Sessions are planned at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in 2024\, and no registration is necessary. \nJoin the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone by going to https://meet.goto.com/182669445. Potential platform users also can join the webinar by dialing in to +1 (224) 501-3412\, and using access Code 182-669-445. \nFor more information\, contact grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/skillup-greater-raritan-introduction-via-gotomeeting-4-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-8-5/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
CREATED:20241122T171940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T172057Z
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SUMMARY:Norwecap Computer Class Series: Microsoft PowerPoint II
DESCRIPTION:Norwescap CLTC’s Computer Class Series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month’s free series will be conducted in person at the Flemington United Methodist Church\, 116 Main St.\, Flemington\, using CLTC’s computers and Internet. Class time for the following classes is 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nDec. 3\, 5 and 10: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create powerful\, interesting presentations.  Participants will learn how to use text\, images\, video\, photos\, color and designs to customize presentations and make them interesting.  Guidelines to use in creating business presentations will be reviewed\, along with how to utilize templates\, and participants will practice giving presentations based on exercises completed in class. \nDec. 12: Skills Brush Up (Open Topic Day):  The computer instructor will be available in-person to answer questions\, review additional topics and provide overall support. Students can bring their personal computers and phones for troubleshooting and advice. This drop-in session is available to anyone who has taken a class in the past. Computers will be available for students to practice with or use to work on resumes\, job applications\, etc.        \nRegistration is required. Call 908-788-1453 Monday to Friday\, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/norwecap-computer-class-series-microsoft-powerpoint-ii/
LOCATION:Flemington United Methodist Church\, 116 Main St.\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T143000
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SUMMARY:GRWDB Youth Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. As part of this work\, the GRWDB is responsible for maintaining committees to help inform decision-making around services and priorities for targeted populations. \nOne of those is the GRWDB’s Youth Committee\, which works to coordinate and integrate local youth services with current partners while seeking ways to expand and develop local youth services. \nCommittee members who attended the November NAWDP National Youth Symposium will share insights from the conference. \nMeetings are open to the public. This meeting can be attended virtually or in person at 27 Warren St.\, second-floor conference room\, Somerville. \nGRWDB Youth Committee\nDec 5\, 2024\, 2:30 – 3:15 PM \nPlease join the meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/449129045 \nDial in using your phone: +1 (312) 757-3121; Access Code: 449-129-045. \nGet the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:\nhttps://meet.goto.com/install \nNewcomers\, please RSVP to info@thegrwdb.org for details.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/grwdb-youth-committee-2/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting and In Person\, 27 Warren St.\, second-floor conference room\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
CREATED:20241122T172212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T172212Z
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SUMMARY:Norwescap Computer Class Series: Microsoft PowerPoint III
DESCRIPTION:Norwescap CLTC’s Computer Class Series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. This month’s free series will be conducted in person at the Flemington United Methodist Church\, 116 Main St.\, Flemington\, using CLTC’s computers and Internet. Class time for the following classes is 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nDec. 3\, 5 and 10: This class will explain how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create powerful\, interesting presentations.  Participants will learn how to use text\, images\, video\, photos\, color and designs to customize presentations and make them interesting.  Guidelines to use in creating business presentations will be reviewed\, along with how to utilize templates\, and participants will practice giving presentations based on exercises completed in class. \nDec. 12: Skills Brush Up (Open Topic Day):  The computer instructor will be available in-person to answer questions\, review additional topics and provide overall support. Students can bring their personal computers and phones for troubleshooting and advice. This drop-in session is available to anyone who has taken a class in the past. Computers will be available for students to practice with or use to work on resumes\, job applications\, etc.        \nRegistration is required. Call 908-788-1453 Monday to Friday\, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/norwescap-computer-class-series-microsoft-powerpoint-iii/
LOCATION:Flemington United Methodist Church\, 116 Main St.\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T191500
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
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SUMMARY:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center Workshop: Housing Downpayment and Closing Cost Resources
DESCRIPTION:Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a virtual webinar on Housing Downpayment and Closing Cost Resources from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday\, December 12. \nSusie Suter\, Program Manager for CJHRC\, will cover: \n\nWhen to apply for grants\nHomebuyer Education Requirements\nAffordability (Down payment Requirements & limits on mortgage amounts\nGrant opportunities\nKnow the terms and conditions of grants before you apply\nWhy home inspections matter\nCJHRC’s NEW Down payment Grant\n\nTo register\, use this link or contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0036. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/central-jersey-housing-resource-center-workshop-housing-downpayment-and-closing-cost-resources/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
CREATED:20241127T224434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T232053Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session on Free Pilot Training Program to Work in Life Sciences Industry
DESCRIPTION:SOKOL GxP\, a Somerset County-based provider of services to the pharmaceutical\, biotech and cell therapy industries\, is launching a pilot training program in early 2025 for those interested in getting hands-on training to work in clean rooms for the life sciences industry. \nFor this multi-month pilot program\, the training is completely free for participants\, and there are 20 slots available. Those who complete the program will get a certificate and a guarantee by SOKOL to get an interview with the company for possible employment placement. \nThe training program\, which does not require a college degree or prior experience in the life sciences\, will start in January and last for three to four months. It will include online courses which can be completed at the participant’s own pace as well in-person weekday sessions at the company’s training location at 23 Orchard Road\, Skillman section of Montgomery (in the Somerset Innovation Center). So\, pilot participants must be able to commute to the training location. \nA virtual Information Session about the training pilot program will be conducted on Tuesday\, December 17\, at 6 p.m. Use the QR code at the bottom this flyer to attend the session or go to this link to join the Teams meeting that evening. \nEnrollment for the pilot program will close on Dec. 31. \nFor more information or to start the application process to be part of the pilot\, visit the company website at https://www.sokolservices.com/copy-of-academy-demo-course. or use the first QR code in the middle of this flyer. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/virtual-information-session-on-free-pilot-training-program-to-work-in-life-sciences-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Training Program Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
CREATED:20241122T205622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T205622Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Air Marshal Service Virtual Recruitment Session
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Air Marshall Service (FAMS) will host a Virtual Job Recruitment and Info Session at 10 a.m. Wednesday\, December 18. \nThe mission of FAMS is to detect\, deter and defeat criminal\, terrorist and hostile activities that target the nation’s transportation systems. Federal Air Marshals are deployed to assess\, address and mitigate varying potential risks and threats to transportation and travelers. \nFor more information on application requirements and to register for the event\, see the information and QR code in this flyer or go to https://forms.office.com/g/Dh26uUPChV. \n 
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/federal-air-marshal-service-virtual-recruitment-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Information Job Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
CREATED:20240702T190131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T190131Z
UID:11904-1734606000-1734609600@www.thegrwdb.org
SUMMARY:Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employer Training Needs
DESCRIPTION:Employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions are conducted at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month – on September 19\, October 17\, November 21\, and December 19\, 2024. During each session\, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared. In addition\, other business-focused programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) and state partners will be reviewed. \nSkillUp 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: \n\nNew Hires – Onboarding standards\nCareer Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion\nManagers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers\, new and old\nTechnology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.\n\nEmployers 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. \nThis service is free to employers\, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in any one of the webinars\, go to https://meet.goto.com/510433933 \nFor details or to get started with the program immediately\, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/using-skillup-greater-raritan-for-employer-training-needs-4/
LOCATION:GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T081148
CREATED:20241122T172658Z
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SUMMARY:Norwescap Career & Life Club Virtual Workshop: Finding Employment
DESCRIPTION:Norwescap’s Career & Life Club will present “Finding Employment\,” a virtual event on Zoom happening at noon Thursday\, Dec. 19. \nJan Goodman\, a certified workforce development professional with the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center serving Hunterdon and Somerset Counties\, will present information to assist with job searches. \nTo register and receive the event link\, contact Terry at 908-788-1453.
URL:https://www.thegrwdb.org/event/norwescap-career-life-club-virtual-workshop-finding-employment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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