3 Virtual Job Fairs To Fill 2,000 Amazon Jobs In Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Three virtual job fairs will be held over the next few weeks to help fill more than 2,000 open positions at Amazon's new warehouse in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.

The job fairs are being hosted by Amazon and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB).

"We want to continue offering information to those seeking work. In addition, these events will be a model we can build on to fulfill our mission to connect other employers and job seekers," said Paul Grzella, GRWDB director.

Two previous job fairs were hosted on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 which more than 60 people attended, so Amazon and GRWDB decided to collaborate on additional opportunities.

The additional virtual sessions are planned for:

• 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 (deadline to register is Dec. 6)
• 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 (deadline to register is Dec. 13)
• 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 (deadline to register is Jan. 3).

To register on Eventbrite, visit https://bit.ly/Amazon-Info-Session.

Each session will focus on Amazon’s application procedures, hiring procedures, benefits, and more. Information on local transportation options also will be shared. Community members will find up-to-date labor information about job trends and skill needs on the Resource/Labor Market Information tab of www.thegrwdb.org. Information about upcoming webinars and career-related programs can be found on the calendar tab of the site.

For questions, contact GRWDB Board Director Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us, or 908-203-6044.

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