State of the Workforce
Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties

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Business Services

The Workforce Investment Board and the Working Solutions Centers offer extensive services to help employers:

• find the right people for the right jobs
• train employees to boost productivity (including new hires)
• access government grants targeted for businesses

All employer services are provided using experienced Employer Services Team representatives who know the key sectors of the region’s economy. Employer services through the WIB provide ongoing customer support and keep paperwork to a minimum.

Key Employer Services include:

• On-The-Job Training, including training for new hires and for skill upgrades.
• Customized training to keep pace with the changing economy
• Employee Recruitment and Screening
• Human Resource Consulting
• Information on Empire Zone Tax Benefits
• Information on targeted tax credits for employers who hire individuals from one of eight targeted groups.
• Connections to Training Providers and support to design training packages.

For details on these services, contact our Working Solutions One Stop Centers:

• Herkimer County: (315) 867-1400
• Madison County: (315) 363-2400
• Oneida County (Rome): (315) 337-7300
• Oneida County (Utica): (315) 793-2229
• On the Web: www.working-solutions.org

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