Greater Raritan

Norwescap Core Computer Skills series in Spanish in North Plainfield: Basic Computer Knowledge
2024-04-16 08:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NORWESCAP North Plainfield, 170 Watchung Ave., lower level, North Plainfield, 07060, United States
Norwescap’s Core Computer Skills series is designed to help class participants build a strong foundation using computers. The April free series will be conducted in Spanish and in person at Norwescap’s North Plainfield training center, at 170 Watchung Ave., using the agency’s computers and internet. Class time for the following classes is 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Para ver el folleto del evento en español, haga clic aquí.
The class schedule:
Tuesday, April 16 – Basic Computer Knowledge – Build a foundation of computer terms and understand how Windows the operating system works.
Thursday, April 18 – File Management – Learn how to organize and find files, save them where they belong, copy and move files and much more. Also learn tips and tricks for finding and saving favorite websites and pages.
Tuesday, April 23 – Know Your email App – Learn the importance of creating a professional email account, organizing and controlling incoming emails, personalized signatures and much more. Participants also will learn how to take advantage of the many features in your email Calendar. Never miss an appointment again!
Thursday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 30 – Office365 Word. Learn how to create professional documents.
To reserve a seat, call 908-900-0060 ext. 1502.

RVCC Career Night: Paralegal Studies
2024-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Raritan Valley Community College will conduct several Career Nights in April that will offer prospective students information about educational opportunities and career pathways in such fields as business, engineering, paralegal studies, and criminal justice.
During the programs, which are free of charge and open to the community, participants will be able to engage with faculty members and/or industry partners in their respective fields at roundtable sessions. The Career Nights all will be conducted from 6-8 p.m. in the Event Center at RVCC’s Branchburg campus.
The following events have been scheduled:

Engineering Career Night, April 2
Business Career Night, April 9
Paralegal Studies Career Night, April 15
Criminal Justice Career Night, April 17

To register for an upcoming Career Night, go to www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information, contact Admissions at 908-526-1200 (Select Option 2) or admissions@raritanval.edu.

Two-Day Community Hope Resource and Job Fair
2024-04-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-12 14:00 - 18:00 | American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073, United States
The Community Hope Resource and Job Fair will be conducted over two days in April at American Dream at 1 American Dream Way in East Rutherford.
The event, directed to veterans, will be conducted from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 12, and from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13.
Representatives from community and veteran organizations will be in attendance, as will a variety of businesses offering a range of career opportunities. Attendees are reminded to bring copies of their resumes.
In addition, food and drink will be provided for free.
Advance registration for attendees is not required.
Employers and agencies wishing to have a table at this event may use the QR code in this flyer, or register at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAAA62AA5FDC61-48016342-jobresource.

Franklin Township Parks & Recreation Job Fair
2024-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Franklin Youth Center, 429 Lewis St., Somerset, NJ, 08873, United States
The Franklin Township Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Job Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Franklin Youth Center, 429 Lewis St., Somerset section of Franklin.
Seasonal and permanent positions as well as part-time jobs are available. These include: Youth and Senior Program Specialists; Senior Center Building Supervisors; Counselors in Training; Lifeguards; and Camp Staff.
Register using the QR code in this flyer or go to franklintwp.recdesk.com.
Walk-ins are also welcome on the day of the event.

Employers Wanted: Middlesex College Business, Computer Science and Paralegal Job/Internship Fair
2024-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
Is your business hiring for internships or positions for business majors, computer science major or paralegals? If so, you are invited to Middlesex College to meet and network with graduating seniors as well as first-year students interested in learning about externship programs and other opportunities available to them.
The college’s Business, Computer Science and Paralegal Job/Internship Fair will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in the college’s West Hall, Parkview Room, in Edison.
Interested business attendees may register here. Each employer will have access to one 6-foot table, and there is no charge to attend.
For more information, contact Charlotte Quigley at cquigley@middlesexcc.edu; she will send detailed info about the logistics including parking and directions to all registered attendees.

RVCC Adult Learners' College Information Session
2024-04-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Members of the community interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Adult Learners’ College are invited to attend one of three special Information Sessions, Tuesday, March 12, Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, April 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day.
The events, which will include information about applying to RVCC, support services designed for non-traditional students, and paying for college and financial aid options, will be held in the Event Center at the College’s Branchburg campus.
Veterans are also encouraged to attend an Adult Learners’ College Information Session to learn more about how they can use their education benefits to attend RVCC. The Manager of International and Veteran Services will be on hand to answer any veterans’ questions about being an adult student at RVCC.
RVCC’s Adult Learners’ College is designed for adults age 25 and older who are looking to complete their college degree, explore a new career path, gain additional training, get a promotion at work, be the first member of their family to attend college, or improve their English.
In addition, seven-week semesters will be offered for some programs, providing adult students with a more convenient academic schedule to help them balance work, school, and family obligations. Adult students may enroll in workforce, certificate, or degree programs at RVCC. Some of the College’s programs that may be of interest to adult students include:

English as a Second Language
Phlebotomy Assistant Certificate
OSHA 10 Card
Welding Certificate
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certificate
Principles of Municipal Court Administration
Allied Health Certificate
Medical Assistant Certificate
Paralegal Certificate
Supply Chain Management Certificate
Fitness Certificate

RVCC’s Fall 2024 Semester begins August 28.
To register for an Information Session, go here.

Life Sciences and Healthcare Job Fair for Veterans at Felician University
2024-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Felician University, One Felician Way, Rutherford, NJ, 07070, United States
A Life Sciences & Healthcare Job Fair for Veterans is being conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Felician University, one Felician Way, Rutherford.
More than 50 employers are scheduled to participate in the job fair which will connect them to hundreds of job seekers, including men and women transitioning to civilian life, veterans with civilian experience, members of the National Guard and Reserve Forces and military family members. The registration and tables are free, and a continental breakfast for employers will be provided.
Three workshops will be conducted for job seekers during the event. These include:

Learn how to apply for Civil Service Jobs.
Transitioning Skills and Resume Writing.
Labor Market Information and Interviewing to Impress.

Job seekers may register to attend the event by using the QR code in this flyer.
The event is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, along with other regional employers, the New Jersey Industry Partnerships, Felician University and the Bergen County Job Center.

RVCC Career Night: Business
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States

RWJBarnabas Health Hiring Event
2024-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ, 08818, United States
RWJ Barnabas Health is hiring. Learn more at a hiring event being conducted at Middlesex College in Edison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.
Attendees will learn about the entry-level positions and the departments hosting the openings. Hiring managers will be in attendance and on-the-spot interviews may be conducted.
Pre-registration is encouraged via the QR Code in this flyer or by using this link.

NJBPU Payment Assistance Event
2024-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Somerville Public Library, 35 W. End Ave., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
NJ SHARES is hosting a NJ Board of Public Utilities Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (NJ BPU PAGE) grant event at the Somerville Library, 35 West End Ave., Somerville, on Monday, April 8, from 4 to 7 p.m.
This event is designed to help individuals apply for energy (gas and electric) assistance. Registration is not required.
Please reference this flyer for items to bring. For questions, call 908-458-8445.

Legal Services Job Fair
2024-04-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Legal Servives of Northwest Jersey, 100 Metroplex Drive, Edison, NJ, 08817, United States
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey (LSNJ) is hiring throughout the statewide network of Legal services organizations.
Positions throughout the state are open for attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and more. Learn more at a Legal Services Job Fair being conducted from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at LSNJ, 100 Metroplex Drive, Edison, in the first-floor conference center.
This event is being held in collaboration with:

The New Jersey State Bar
The Garden State Bar Association
Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey
Association of Black Women Lawyers – New Jersey
New Jersey Women Lawyers
New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association.

Registration is required in advance.
Email Patti Koncius pkoncius@lsnj.org or Kat Medina kmedina@lsnj.org

Webinar on Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Program for Businesses
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Hunterdon County-based Hand in Hand Healthcare Solutions, LLC is the recipient of the GAINS Grant from New Jersey’s Department of Labor to support Registered Apprenticeships in Healthcare. These include CHW, CNA and CMA positions. The company can help New Jersey healthcare businesses develop and register a customized program with the U.S. Department of Labor. Funding up to $11,000 per Apprentice is available to support training and salary, allowing businesses to source talents locally and impact the local community.
To learn more, representatives of healthcare businesses are invited to take part in a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, April 4, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Use the link in this flyer to join, or go to https://meet.goto.com/592003301.
Visit www.handinhandhealthcaresolutions.com.

Customs and Border Protection Virtual Recruitment for Veterans
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The United State’s largest law enforcement agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is hosting a Veterans Virtual Recruitment Event from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3.
Veterans, military spouses, and Guard/Reserve members are encouraged to attend.
The agency has Patrol Officer positions available. During the event, job seekers will learn about the agency, the application process and work locations.
To register, use the QR code in this flyer or this link: https://forms.office.com/g/xVWUzZUBwL.

RVCC Career Night: Engineering
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States

Resource and Transition Fair for Youth with a Disability - Somerset County
2024-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
A Resource & Transition Fair will be conducted from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge section of Bernards.
This event, for youth ages 14 to 21 with a disability, will include information on paid internships and other work experiences available in a community setting. Placement is based on student interest. Information on Work Readiness Training, Resume Writing, Interview Practice,
Job and School Exploration also will be available.
RSBP by using the QR code in this flyer. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Semegran, director of Academic & Transition Services at the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA, the event sponsor), at psemegran@cea-nj.org or 908-782-1480

Businesses wanted for Hunterdon Central H.S. Career and Service Learning Fair
2024-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Junction Road, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
Hunterdon Central Regional High School is hosting its Career and Service Learning Fair on Wednesday, March 27, and area businesses and organizations are invited to attend.
The event is for the high school’s 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in learning about available area jobs, careers and volunteer opportunities. The two grades represent about 1,350 of the school’s students.
The event is being conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. at the high school’s Commons on the 11/12 Campus, 84 Route 31, Flemington.
Interested businesses and agencies may register by using the QR code in this flyer or use this link.
For questions, contact Event Coordinator Michelle Murphy at 848-391-6324 or mmurphy@hcrhs.org.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families Job Fair
2024-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | NJ DCF Professional Center, 30 Van Dyke Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 08812, United States
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) is hosting a Job Fair on Monday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NJ DCF Professional Center, 30 Van Dyke Ave., New Brunswick.
Many positions are available, including Analyst Trainee, Assistant Family Service Worker 1, Bus Driver, Clerk Typist, Family Service Specialist Trainee, Information Technology, Paralegal Technician Assistant, Personnel Trainee, Program Specialist Trainee, Repairer and Teacher.
No registration is required. For more information on available positions, use the QR code in this flyer.

Resource and Transition Fair for Youth with a Disability - Hunterdon County
2024-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 Route 31, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
A Resource & Transition Fair will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 Route 31, Flemington.
This event, for youth ages 14 to 21 with a disability, will include information on paid internships and other work experiences available in a community setting. Placement is based on student interest. Information on Work Readiness Training, Resume Writing, Interview Practice,
Job and School Exploration also will be available.
RSBP by using the QR code in this flyer. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Semegran, director of Academic & Transition Services at the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA, the event sponsor), at psemegran@cea-nj.org or 908-782-1480

EARN webinar on Building Strategy for Hiring and Keeping Workers
2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) invites you to attend its webinar “Building Local Partnerships: One Strategy for Hiring and Keeping Workers” on March 20, 2024, at 2 p.m.
People with disabilities are a major source of talent in the U.S. workforce. Hiring skilled disabled workers expands talent pools, drives retention, and boosts productivity. So, how can savvy organizations recruit and retain these candidates?
During this webinar, participants will learn from leaders as they share why forming local partnerships is key to hiring and keeping employees with and without disabilities, and discover practical strategies to help your organization, such as:
➡ Establishing and nurturing partnerships with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and service providers;
➡ Identifying shared goals, priorities, and benchmarks to measure program impact and effectiveness;
➡ Navigating challenges and managing change; and
➡ Celebrating successes to generate support and expand efforts.
Participation is free, but space is limited. Register here.

WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Webinar
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Are you a grower with less than five acres? And are you interested in accepted WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers?
Get information for the 2024 season by joining an online webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.
Register by using the QR code in this flyer or by going to https://go.rutgers.edu/aowkwyOw.

Good News Home Virtual Hire Event - afternoon session
2024-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Hunterdon County-based Good News Home is conducting a Virtual Hiring Event on Friday, March 15. Job seekers can attend either one of two sessions, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Full-time and part-time positions are available, and on-the-spot interviews may be conducted.
Available positions include Development Coordinator, Lead Behavioural Health Monitor, Behavioural Health Monitor, Peer Specialist, Case Manager and Registered Nurse.
Registration is required by going to https://www.goodnewshome.org/events-1.
Resumes are to be emailed to dawn@goodnewshome.org after registration is completed.

Good News Home Virtual Hire Event - morning session
2024-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event

Sheet Metal Workers Local Apprenticeship Application Information event
2024-03-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Essex County One-Stop Career Center, 50 S. Clinton St., East Orange, NJ, 07018, United States
The Sheet Metal Workers Local 25 will open Apprenticeship Applications starting on Monday, April 8. Detailed information can be found here.
In addition, interested applicants can learn more during a Recruitment Event from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Essex County One-Stop Career Center, 50 South Clinton St., Third Floor Essex County Job Development Unit, in East Orange.
For more information, call 201-507-0333, ext. 127, or email dbracero@SMW25.org.

Customs and Border Protection Virtual Recruitment
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The United State’s largest law enforcement agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is hosting a Virtual Recruitment Event from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12.
Assignments can be anywhere in the country, including in many locations in New Jersey. Sites include airports, marine terminals and cargo processing facilities. Refer to this event document for more details.
To participate in this event, register here. A Teams link will be sent prior to the state of the event.

Women in Agriculture 4-H Career Night in Bridgewater and via Zoom
2024-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Somerset County 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Young people in seventh grade to those just out of high school (13th grade) are invited to take part in the Women In Agriculture 4-H Career Night happening from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8.
This is a free hybrid event, so young people who want to explore a career in agriculture can join via Zoom or in person at the Somerset County 4-H Center, at 310 Milltown Road in Bridgewater.
This night is a marriage of two March events, as it invites participants to celebrate International Women’s Day and engage with local women working in agriculture as part of National Agriculture Month.
The local speakers include: a Hunterdon County veterinarian; the manager of Duke Farms in Hillsborough; a Rutgers University animal science extension specialist; and a research associate with the New Jersey Farm Bureau.
For the free event, the young attendees just need to come ready to learn and explore careers they’ve never had the opportunity to hear about.
Registration is required. To register, use the QR code in this flyer or go here. Registration closes Thursday, March 7.

Hunterdon County Business Awards
2024-03-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Copper Hill Golf and Country Club, 100 Copper Hill Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce is presenting its Hunterdon Business Awards event at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Copper Hill Golf and Country Club in Ringoes.
This annual event, hosted by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, honors the Hunterdon County Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Good Neighbor, Woman Business & Community Leader, Governmental Service Award, Tourism Award, Special Recognitions, and the Amazing Kids in Business.
“The Annual Awards Breakfast is a chance to acknowledge the best of the best here in Hunterdon County. The winners exemplify the ideal in business practices and achievement,” said Chris Phelan, chamber president.
For more information and to register, go here.

Webinar: I Want to Purchase an Affordable Unit - How Do I Begin?
2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:00 | NJ
The Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHR) will present a webinar, I Want to Purchase an Affordable Unit – How Do I Begin?, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
The webinar is free and will cover a variety of topics; a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
To register, use the link in this flyer or go to www.cjhrc.org and hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab and click on HRC Informational Series. Click on the webinar you want to register for, and it will bring you to a flyer with a link to register.
If you have questions or need help registering, contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0037.
