The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center serves Somerset

Greater Raritan One-Stop Training Services
c/o Somerset County Department of Human Services
27 Warren Street, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 3000
Somerville, NJ 08876-1262
Phone: (908) 541-5780
Fax: (908) 575-3958
www.wnjpin.net
www.grwib.org
The Greater Raritan
One-Stop Career Center
Serving Somerset & Hunterdon Counties
“Your First Stop to Securing a Job,
Training or Career”
Somerset County
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Patricia L. Walsh, Director
Peter Palmer, Deputy Director
Robert Zaborowski
Patrick Scaglione
Mark Caliguire
Hunterdon County
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Robert G. Walton, Director
William Mennen, Deputy Director
George Melick
Matthew J. Holt
Ronald M. Sworen
“One Stop Partners are equal opportunity employers with equal opportunity
programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for
individuals with disabilities.”
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One-Stop Career Center Training Services
27 Warren Street, 2nd Floor
Somerville, NJ 08876-1262
Phone: (908) 541-5780
Fax: (908) 575-3958
www.wnjpin.net
www.grwib.org
Unemployment Office/Employment Services
75 Veterans Memorial Drive East
Suite 102
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: (908) 704-3000
Table of Contents
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Greater Raritan’s One-Stop Career Center is part of a universal access system that combines local employment and training programs into easily accessible centers. Rather than going to more than one location to find a job, enroll in training or
apply for compensation benefits, a customer can access several employment related services in just “One-Stop”.
One-Stop Career Centers……………….. 2-5
Using County/State Resources if you
Lose your job…………………….............. .6
Full Services for Jobseekers at the
One-Stop…………………………............. 7
Self-Assessment Questionnaire………... 8-11
Workforce Learning Links……………….. 12-13
Greater Raritan One-Stop Partners……..14
Directions to the Greater Raritan
One-Stop…………………………………...16
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DIRECTIONS TO THE GREATER RARITAN
ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER TRAINING SERVICES
27 Warren Street, 2nd Floor, Somerville, NJ
FROM THE NORTH
Take Route 287 South to Exit 17, formerly Exit 13 (Route 202-206 South)
Landmark: Pass Bridgewater Commons Mall on left; stay to right
Turn right onto Route 22 East
Immediately after the 2nd overpass, turn right onto Grove Street (just past Kentucky Fried
Chicken) Take Grove all the way to the end and make a right onto Main Street and a quick
left onto Warren Street.. 27 Warren Street is the last building on your left.
FROM THE SOUTH (Via Route 287)
Take Route 287 North to Route 22 West
Landmarks: Pass The Courier-News and Fleet Bank on the right
Immediately after the 1st overpass, turn right (see sign for Somerville)
Bear right, go up over the overpass; this leads to Grove Street
Take Grove all the way to the end and make a right onto Main Street and a quick left onto
Warren Street. 27 Warren Street is the last building on your left.
FROM THE SOUTH (Via Route 206)
Take Route 206 North
Landmark: On Route 206 North approaching Somerville, look for a low stone wall on left
(Duke Gardens) Shortly past this wall, turn right onto Bridge Street (Somerville)
At 1st traffic light, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
The first left is Warren Street – 27 Warren Street is on the right.
FROM THE WEST:
Take Route 22 East into Somerville
Landmark: Pass Ethicon Inc. on left
Immediately after the 2nd overpass, turn right onto Grove Street (just past Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Take Grove all the way to the end and make a right onto Main Street and a quick left onto Warren
Street. 27 Warren Street is the last building on your left.
FROM THE EAST:
Take Route 22 West
Go under Route 287 overpass in Bridgewater
Landmarks: Pass The Courier-News and Fleet Bank on the right
Immediately after the next overpass, turn right (see sign for Somerville)
Bear right, go up over the overpass; this leads to Grove Street
Take Grove all the way to the end and make a right onto Main Street and a quick left onto Warren Street. 27 Warren Street is the last building on your left.
Note: To get to the Unemployment office go to the end of Warren Street
and turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive. Then turn left again into the
parking garage. Park on the upper levels. The Unemployment Office (75
Veterans Memorial Drive) is to the far right side of the parking garage.
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Greater Raritan One-Stop Partners
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
http://www.state.nj.us/labor
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
NJ State Employment and Training Commission
Unemployment Insurance
Employment Services
Veterans Workforce Programs
Senior Services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Trade Adjustment Act/North American Free Trade Agreement
Hunterdon County:
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Division of Social Services
Educational Services Commission
Office on Aging
Polytech/Institute of Advanced Studies
Raritan Valley Community College
The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA)
Somerset County
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Board of Social Services
Department of Human Services
Middle Earth
Office of Community Development
Office of Housing and Urban Development
Office on Aging
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools
The Jointure for Community Adult Education, Inc.
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One-Stop Career Centers
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A HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
In today’s challenging economy, everyone is in “career transition.” Job
security is linked to the understanding of current labor market trends
and the demand for changing and transferable skill sets. Career management skills are needed to obtain and retain employment. All job
seekers, whether high level professionals recently laid off from work or
entry level workers with low-literacy skills can benefit from quality career services that provide the support and skills for effective career
planning.
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center serves Somerset and
Hunterdon Counties and provides employment readiness services for
individuals that fall into the following categories:
Career Ready: Those who are seeking self-sustaining, career
path employment, including recently dislocated workers.
Employment Ready: Those who have progressed to a level
where they are able to obtain some type of employment, although
the employment may not be self sustaining.
To Work Ready: Those who are able to participate in “To Work”
activities but who are not ready to get a job. Typically, they possess moderate workplace literacy skills, and minimal life skills.
Pre-Work Ready: Those who may have extremely low literacy
levels and require extensive support services.
“Your Road to a New Job or Career”
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One-Stop Career Center
Hunterdon County Workforce Learning Link
DO YOU NEED
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To make an educated career decision?
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to a career resource center
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To learn about training opportunities and funding assistance?
The One-Stop Career Center can offer you information on
available financial aid and grants for eligibility based training and
opportunities to improve your reading, math and computer skills.
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access
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
Sandhill Campus
215 Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
Contact: Marie Kisch or Fran Leddy
(908) 806-2795
(908) 806- 4915 (fax)
Note: All Workforce Learning Link locations are open: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am—4:30pm.
Available Programs
Assistance in performing work related duties as a result of a disability?
The One-Stop Career Center can offer you individualized career and
vocational counseling, ADA information and advocacy and training
on disability related services and support.
Adult Basic Education - Improve basic math, reading and writing skills to become
eligible for further training. Learn workplace skills that are required to be successful on
the job.
Information regarding work opportunities for military veterans?
The One-Stop Career Center has Veterans Representatives
who specialize in assisting former military personnel.
GED Preparation - Gain knowledge to pass the GED exam through individualized instructional programs that use computer technology. Internet-based lessons are available for home practice.
Services to Improve your reading level and basic skills?
The One-Stop Career Center has Learning Links which provide
adult learners with instruction in reading, writing and math,
communication; financial literacy; job search; and employability/
life skills instruction in a self-paced environment.
English to Speakers of Other Languages - Creative software programs are available
to practice real-life English and to help master proper speech.
Basic Computer Skills - Learn basic computer skills such as: typing, email, searching
the internet and basic Windows and Word. For the more experienced user computerbased instruction is offered in Outlook, Word and Excel.
Information regarding work opportunities for mature workers?
The One-Stop Career Center works with the NJ Department of
Labor to implement the Workforce 55+ and Experience Works
programs which help limited-resource residents age 55 and older.
Help in starting your own business?
The One-Stop Career Center provides information on the SelfEmployment Assistance Entrepreneurial Training programs (SEA).
Assistance in making the transition from prison to work?
The One-Stop Career Center offers employment services for
ex-offenders.
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Note: Individuals seeking literacy services for non-employment purposes
e.g. citizenship, personal growth etc. will be referred by the literacy coordinator
to the literacy services that meet their needs within the Somerset and Hunterdon
counties literacy community.
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Workforce Learning Links
The Workforce Learning Link is a unique program merging computer-based, selfpaced learning with staff-assisted instruction in a workshop setting. The program is
designed to assist customers who need to improve their math, reading, verbal communications or computer skills.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Learning Link Centers were created to provide employment-oriented literacy training to One-Stop Career Center customers in Somerville, Flemington and Franklin.
Core Services Menu
Job Search Assistance
Labor Market Information
Eligibility
Individual Career Counseling
The Workforce Learning Links are for all individuals who are at a 4th grade level or
above and want to improve their literacy skills. It does not matter if you have a job or
are unemployed, but you must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Workshops generally run six hours per day during regular business hours and all sites
can service those with hearing and/or sight impairments.
Each individual is required to meet with a career counselor and complete an employability plan. The Counselor will then schedule appropriate testing to determine
the individual’s literacy
level. Most people attend for six weeks.
Financial Aid Information
Resume Writing
Internet-based Job Search Workshops
Job Placement Assistance
Lists of Job Openings
Computer Access
Locations
Somerville Workforce Learning Link
Interviewing Skills Training
Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
27 Warren Street, 2nd Floor
Somerville, NJ 08876-1262
Contact: Marie Kisch or Fran Leddy
(908) 541-5781
(908) 575-3958
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Online Access
You may access general information about the OneStop’s services at http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/ labor by
clicking under topics under the Jobseekers Banner. You
may also file for Unemployment Insurance online at that
site by clicking on the Unemployment Insurance Tab.
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ON THE JOB TRAINING
USING COUNTY/STATE RESOURCES AND UNEMPLOYMENT
(Follow this step-by-step process if you lose your job)
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Access the U.S. Department of Labor website which provides
comprehensive information on dealing with a job loss:
http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekersdeal_jobloss.cfm
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The Department of Labor site also provides career related resources for all job seekers at: http://www.careeronestop.org.
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Contact the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center immediately. The One-Stop is the best source for career assistance,
they provide a full range of services and internet access.
Contact (908) 704-3000 for additional Information.
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Have you identified a potential
employer for a position requiring onthe-job training?
Take advantage of government workforce programs. This is
an opportune time to upgrade your skills to better place you in
a competitive job market: http://www.wnjpin.net
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Does the job that you have identified
pay more than the minimum wage?
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Are you able to work at least 30
hours per week?
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Inquire about short-term opportunities, internships or apprenticeships.
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Ask about Workforce Investment Act (WIA) services which
provide individual training grants up to $4,000 for dislocated
and displaced workers (In most cases you will still be able to
collect your unemployment insurance).
Contact (908) 704-3000 for additional information.
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Certain individuals who lose jobs due to transfers of jobs overseas may be eligible for additional benefits under the Trade
Act. Learn more at:
http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/benefits.cfm
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Immediately start the process of applying for unemployment
insurance to determine if you are eligible to collect benefits.
Become familiar with the terms and duration of your
(unemployment pay) as there are often strict rules that must
be followed to qualify and retain benefits.
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Bring this completed assessment with you when
you schedule an appointment
with the One-Stop.
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PERSONAL NEEDS
 Can you support yourself?
 Are you interested in being referred for:
 Personal counseling
 Financial counseling
 Disabiliites assessment
 Do you have a diagnosed disability?
 Do you have personal demands that
prevent you from going to training or
getting a job?
 Do you have an immediate need for
financial / medical assistance or housing?
The One-Stop Center offers:
Referrals to specialized services?
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Board of Social Services
- Housing Services
- Childcare resource and referral
 Aptitude, interest and emotional assessment
 Consumer credit counseling
 Self-service Resource Center for job search
activities, with computers, internet, phone, fax,
and copier available for use.
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One-Stop Partners are equal opportunity employers with equal opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request to individuals with disabilities.
Full Services for Job Seekers
At The One-Stop Career Center
Career Beacon workshops, which provide instruction on how to
look for a job, networking, resume writing, and selling yourself
Internet access to New Jersey’s Job Exchange, State/Civil Service and Federal job postings (http://www.state.nj/us/personnel)
Access to phone, fax and computer for job search assistance
Access to software programs to upgrade skills or learn new
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Professional Service Group (PSG) a support group of professionals seeking work. Peers will assist with resume writing, interviewing skills and networking opportunities
Programs for mature workers 55+
Veteran’s representatives specializing in assisting former U.S.
Military personnel
Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEA)
Workforce Learning Link Program (see page 13) to enhance
basic skills
English as a Second Language (ESL) referrals
General Educational Development (GED) preparation and testing
Basic Skills Testing
Individual skills assessment, career counseling and support services
Vocational Training Services in labor demand occupations
On-the-Job-Training (OJT)
Services for persons with disabilities through the Department of
Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Referrals to other agencies for supportive services (Health,
Housing, Childcare)
Please refer to the following page to complete an
assessment of your Individual needs.
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The Greater Raritan
One-Stop Career Center
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
By answering yes or no to the following questions you can conduct a quick assessment of your needs and see the types of services that are available at the
One-Stop Career Center. Complete the areas that directly relate to you.
IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT
 Do you have a complete resume?
 Do you know how to work with a recruiter?
FURTHER TRAINING BEFORE
EMPLOYMENT
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Can you support yourself while you are in
Training?
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Have you seen and collected advertisements for
Jobs in the field you are interested in?
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Have you ever taken an aptitude test? If so, do
you have the results?
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Have you ever taken a basic skills test? If so do
you have the results?
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Does your family support your desire to pursue
further training before obtaining employment?
 Do you know how to do a job search on the internet?
 Did your previous employer provide job transition services?
 Have you completed a skills evaluation? (Can you define your marketable skills?)
THE ONE-STOP CENTER OFFERS
 Are you a military veteran?
The One-Stop Center offers practical assistance with:
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Labor Market Information
Effective Job Search
Resume Writing
Interviewing
Networking
Career Counseling
Literacy Training
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Training orientation
Tuition Waivers (NJ State or County Colleges)
Training grants up to $4,000 (if eligible)
Additional unemployment benefits (if eligible) while
in training
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