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SUMMARY:Jersey Job Club Workshop: Acing the Interview 1
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center in Somerville is hosting a series of Jersey Job Club Workshops in March and April. These workshops will be virtual\, through Zoom\, but a limited number of seats are available for in-person attendance at the One-Stop Career Center\, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive\, Somerville. \nThe partners in the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center have the expertise and knowledge to help job seekers have success. In Jersey Job Club workshops\, a Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Coach leads hour- to 90-minute-long discussions on topics aimed at assisting job seekers in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. There is no charge to attend. \nDates and topics are: \n\nMonday\, March 2\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview\nWednesday\, March 4\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions\nFriday\, March 6\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume\nMonday\, March 9\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More\nWednesday\, March 11\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment\nFriday\, March 13\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job\nMonday\, March 16\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview\nWednesday\, March 18\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions\nFriday\, March 20\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume\nMonday\, March 23\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More\nWednesday\, March 25\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment\nFriday\, March 27\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job\nMonday\, March 30\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview\nWednesday\, April 1\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions\nMonday\, April 6\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume\nWednesday\, April 8\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More\nFriday\, April 10\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment\nMonday\, April 13\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job\nWednesday\, April 15\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview\nFriday\, April 17\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 2 – Answering Interview Questions\nMonday\, April 20\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 1 – Top Notch Resume\nWednesday\, April 22\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Resume Writing Workshop 2 – Cover Letters and More\nFriday\, April 24\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Planning Your Job Search – Path to Employment\nMonday\, April 27\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Networking – Best (fastest) way to find a job\nWednesday\, April 29\, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Acing the Interview 1 – Preparing for the Interview\n\nTo attend virtually or in person\, fill out an information/registration form. Once completed\, email it to shiela.gaa@dol.nj.gov by the Wednesday before the scheduled workshop\, or for more information or assistance\, call 908-704-3000.
URL:https://thegrwdb.org/event/jersey-job-club-workshop-acing-the-interview-1-8/
LOCATION:Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center\, Somerville\, and virtual (hybrid event)\, 75 Veterans Memorial Drive\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:NAACP Virtual Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The NAACP Virtual Career Fair\, powered by TalentAlly\, is being presented from 12 to 4 p.m. Wednesday\, April 29. \nThe event aims to bring together top companies dedicated to building inclusive workplaces and will provide the opportunity for participants to have access to hiring managers looking for talent right now. \nThe event will include: \n\nDirect networking with inclusive employers\nOpportunities to explore new career paths\nAn event that is completely free and open to everyone\n\nTo secure a spot go to Virtual Career Fair | NAACP.
URL:https://thegrwdb.org/event/naacp-virtual-career-fair/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Career Fair
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SUMMARY:Virtual Career Series: Bridge to Success
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed in your job search? \nThe Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and Empower Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral\, social\, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home\, work\, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process\, and in life. \nThe virtual series will run every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning on March 11 and ending April 29. \nThe class is open to residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties and is limited to 20 participants; please note that participants must have their cameras on for every session. Those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. The program includes a $50 Amazon gift card for completion. \nTo register\, use the link in this flyer.
URL:https://thegrwdb.org/event/virtual-career-series-bridge-to-success-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Experienced Talent Recruitment Event at Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan One-Stop is hosting an Experienced Talent Recruitment Event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday\, April 30\, in the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Center for Business & Entrepreneurship\, 119 Main St. Flemington. \nThis career fair\, presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB)\, will focus on employers with full- and part-time hiring opportunities for experienced workers\, 55 years and older. While this event is the latest in the quarterly series of recruitment events hosted by the partners\, it is open to all job seekers. \nEmployers will be available for informational discussions and more. In addition\, resources tables will feature information on programs and services available in Hunterdon County. \nThe list of participating employers as of April 10 includes Anita’s Angels\, Aunt Mary’s Dispensary\, Bon Venture Services\, BrightStar Care of Hunterdon\, Chick-fil-A of Flemington\, Hunterdon County government\, Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission\, Krapf School Bus\, Right at Home\, ShopRite of Hunterdon County\, The Arc of Hunterdon County\, UNICOM Science and Technology Park\, Winnewald Day Camp and Woolverton Inn. \nRegistration is strongly encouraged; those who pre-register may be considered for pre-scheduled on-site interviews being conducted by some of the participating employers. The registration form includes the updated list of employers with available job titles\, and instructions for resume sharing to be considered for the on-site interviews will accompany registration confirmation. Walk-ins are welcome but on-site interviews may not be possible. \nTo be considered for an interview\, please register using the QR code in this flyer or the following link: https://bit.ly/4miOEWF. \nTo help prepare for the event\, attendees are invited to Future Forward at Every Age\, a virtual workshop\, running from 11 a.m.to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday\, April 22. \nThe event\, hosted by the GRWDB\, will be presented by Anthony Sharp Jr.\, a Workforce Development Professional\, national Workshop Leader\, and Certified Digital Career Strategist. \nWhether you’re re-entering the workforce\, changing careers\, or navigating a transition\, this interactive workshop is designed to help participants leverage their experience\, sharpen their professional message\, and use modern tools to move forward with confidence. \nWhile the April 22 workshop is connected to the recruitment event\, it is open to all interested job seekers\, and registration is required. To register for the workshop\, go to https://bit.ly/4beopgi or by using the QR code in this flyer. \nFor questions about either the April 22 workshop or April 30 event\, email info@thegrwdb.org. or call 908-541-5790.
URL:https://thegrwdb.org/event/experienced-talent-recruitment-event-at-hunterdon-county-chamber-of-commerce/
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SUMMARY:RVCC Second Annual Ophthalmic Science Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will host its second annual Ophthalmic Science Career Fair\, Thursday\, April 30\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program\, which is free of charge\, will be conducted in the cafeteria in RVCC’s College Center (second floor). \nThe event is open to current and prospective students\, alumni\, apprentices\, licensed opticians\, and anyone interested in learning more about career opportunities within the optical field. \nRecruiters and representatives from a variety of optical businesses and organizations will be available to speak with attendees about employment opportunities\, career paths\, and the many directions available within the profession. \nEmployers interested in participating are encouraged to contact Judy Quinones\, RVCC Adjunct Instructor\, Ophthalmic Science\, at judy.quinones@raritanval.edu\, by April 15. \nRVCC offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Ophthalmic Science and an Ophthalmic Science Certificate – Apprenticeship Option program. To learn more about the programs\, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/academic-programs/academic-departments/health-science.
URL:https://thegrwdb.org/event/rvcc-second-annual-ophthalmic-science-career-fair/
LOCATION:Raritan Valley Community College cafeteria\, 118 Lamington Road\, Branchburg\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair
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SUMMARY:Pathways to the Future\, A Celebration for National Apprenticeship Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board’s Youth Committee is hosting Pathways to the Future\, a free in-person celebration for National Apprenticeship Week 2026\, at the Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center in Branchburg on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \nThis event is open to middle school\, high school and college-age youth as well as recent graduates and other job seekers. \nBusinesses and union organizations\, school programs\, service providers\, governmental agencies and other entities are invited to take part in the event as exhibitors and use this opportunity to network with attendees. In addition\, a light meal will be served and there will be time set aside for workforce members and community leaders to share their career success stories. \nOrganizations registered to attend as of April 10 include A Votre Service Events LLC | AVS Events and Floral Art Institute\, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters\, Edison Job Corps\, Hunterdon County Vocational School\, Indigo Station LLC\, Qunnections Management Group\, LLC\, Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center\, Schaible`s Plumbing\, Heating\, and Water Treatment\, Vanguard Energy Partners and\nVisions & Pathways. \nTo register to attend this event as an exhibitor\, go to https://bit.ly/4tWnNTH\, email nbrown@somersetcountynj.gov or call 908-203-6047. Employer registration will close on Monday\, April 27. \nCommunity members have the option to register by going to https://bit.ly/4rZWuGV. Walk-ins are welcome. \nThere is no charge to attend this workforce development event as an exhibitor or as attendee. \nFor more information\, email info@thegrwdb.org.
URL:https://thegrwdb.org/event/pathways-to-the-future-a-celebration-for-national-apprenticeship-week-2026/
LOCATION:Raritan Valley Community College Event Center\, 118 Lamington Road\, Branchburg\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeship Event
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