Community Job Fair And Networking Event To Be Held At RVCC

Press release from the Somerset County Government:

04/12/2022 1:25 PM

Middle school, high school and college-age young adults along with parents and guidance counselors can meet more than 30 employers and agencies at Life After High School - Career Paths for Youth, a free community event to occur on Thursday, April 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, Lamington Road, Branchburg.

During this event for employers and residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn about the many options available for workforce-bound students looking for a career path that supports financial security and independence. Employers who have immediate openings and are offering development programs are scheduled to be in attendance as well as various schools and agencies offering in-demand career training programs.

In addition, the conference is setting aside time for workforce members and community leaders to share their individual success stories with attendees. The event begins with a light meal, registration and networking at 5:30 p.m. Program presentations run from 6 to 6:45 p.m., and networking will continue through 8 p.m.

Prospective youth, parent and guidance counselor attendees can register here. Walk-ins are welcome. The event is free for exhibitors and attendees.

Businesses and agencies scheduled to attend (as of April 8) are: American Water; Atlantis Janitorial; Aurora Kitchens & Interiors; Bridges to Employment/Alternatives; Bridgeway Senior Healthcare; Chick-Fil-A Flemington; Fitz's Fish Ponds; Fulton Bank; Geo-Technology Associates; Girl Scouts Heart of NJ; Greenman-Pedersen; Hackensack Meridian Health-Carrier; Lab Corp.; Magna-Power Electronics; Middle Earth; NJ Cannabis Certified; NJMEP; Novacom; OASIS Northeast (ERG at AT&T); RWJBarnabas; SHI International Corp.; ShopRite of Hunterdon; Somerset County Park Commission; Somerset County Vo-Tech High School; Summit Health; The Briad Group; Thermo Fisher Scientific; UPS; and the U.S. Post Office. Businesses and organizations who would like to join this list should email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5785.

This event is presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board Youth Committee, Raritan Valley Community College, Hunterdon County and Somerset County, with the sponsorship support of Atlantis Janitorial, The Briad Group, Hackensack Meridian Health, Carrier Clinic, New Jersey American Water, Novacom, Oasis Northeast (ERG at AT&T), ShopRite at Hunterdon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Zeus.

The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB) oversees federally and state-funded career and employment services for businesses and residents in Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Weekly text alerts highlight career and job opportunities in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. Text “onestop” to 565-12 to sign up.

Questions? Contact GRWDB Board Director Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us, or 908-203-6044.

This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.