Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 04-30-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-01-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/6/26 – Masonic Care Community Walk-In Wednesday Job Fair from 12:00PM – 2:00PM located at the Masonic Care Community Health Pavilion, 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY. 
• 5/6/26 – Turbo Machined Products Open Interviews from 11:00AM – 1:00PM located at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 5/7/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. 
• 5/14/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 5/19/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, May 19th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM! 
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 5/27/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
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• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now! 
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• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed in the at link and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!
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• Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Modern Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. The next training runs June 8-August 26, 2026. The program is offered by the Manufacturers Talent Institute, NYS Department of Labor, and NYS Empire State Development.

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday May 4, 2026 

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Rome, NY

Part time for a bar and restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook menu items including wings, pizza, and other simple dishes. Manage kitchen operations independently during shifts. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. Requirements: Reliable with dependable transportation. Previous kitchen experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1617592

Monday May 4, 2026 

Job Title: Kiln Operator                                                                       City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a metal industry supplier. Duties: Review a work order, set the kiln temperature based on the materials involved and order specifications, then load the kiln with material. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Prior powered industrial lift truck certification/operation of at least one year preferred.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1622515     

Tuesday May 5, 2026 

Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                       City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a nursing home. Duties: Clean resident rooms and common areas of facility using cleaning chemicals. Sweep, mop, dust and refill containers for paper products. will be required to stand on ladder no more than 3 feet above floor for dusting, curtains etc. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1621924

Tuesday May 5, 2026

Job Title: Count Room Associate                                                        City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Perform the tasks of collecting slot machines and table games drop boxes; counting and strapping currency contained in the drop boxes; and organizing other paperwork and entering data into a computer. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be detail oriented and comfortable following company policies, procedures and controls without question.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1506372

Wednesday May 6, 2026

Job Title: Shipping/Receiving                                                             City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a company that specializes in revert management. Duties: Oversee inbound shipments for safe unloading practices, correct physical inventory movement, and correct data transfer. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required, two years of production experience and a college degree preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1622517

Wednesday May 6, 2026

Job Title: CDL A Driver                                                                       City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a metal fabrication company. Duties: Transport and deliver materials as instructed. Requirements: Must possess a CDL A license with five years of verifiable experience. Candidates cannot have any serious traffic violations within the last five years or any DUI/DWI violations within ten years. Must be able to deliver freight to and from Canada as required.

Pay: $65,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1619882

Thursday May 7, 2026

Job Title: Personal Shoppers                                                              City: Rome, NY

Part time for a retailer corporation. Duties: Provide customer service by acknowledging the customer; identifying customer needs; assisting with purchasing decisions; resolving customer issues and concerns. Fulfill customer orders by reviewing orders; locating, preparing, and packaging merchandise; ensuring the accuracy of orders prior to pick up. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.

Pay: $16.00 - $29.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1619590

Thursday May 7, 2026

Job Title: Relationship Banking Associate                                          City: Rome, NY

Full time for a financial services holding company. Duties: Deliver high quality customer service and responsiveness to ensure fulfillment and satisfaction of both internal and external customers. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of experience in related banking positions or equivalent sales/customer service.

Pay: $18.50 - $20.81/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1502825

Friday May 8, 2026

Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Managing variety of projects including municipal and residential projects. Responsibilities of contracts/subcontracts negotiations, job costs, planning, scheduling and change orders. Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of construction estimating experience. Must have experience with concrete and paving heavy highway construction. 

Pay: $70,000 - $115,000/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # NY1622213

Friday May 8, 2026

Job Title: Cook I                                                                                  City: Morrisville, NY

Full time for a State University of New York. Duties: Immediate support for the upper-level cooks and chefs in the kitchen with specific responsibilities for food preparation with an emphasis on a quality product. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must possess ServSafe certification. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $18.75/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1619907

Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $35,127.00 (2026 base pay rate)

LEARN MORE HERE

Don't miss our May newsletter. It is chock full of valuable news and opportunities for you! Including:

• Success stories
• FREE learning and training opportunities
• Incentives for businesses
• Job Fairs and Hiring events
• Job Seeker Resources
• Community News and Opportunities
• And Lots more!

READ IT HERE

The Workforce Development Board is sponsoring a FREE virtual job fair on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 11am to 1pm.

All businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida counties are invited.
Job seekers and businesses can chat one-on-one on a virtual job fair platform that is easy to use.

REGISTER TODAY!

Businesses: Select "Organization"
Job Seekers: Select "Attendee"

If you have previously attended a job fair on the Premier Virtual platform your profile/booth remains on the system. Select log in.

There will be a preview period on Monday, May 18th starting at 8am: Job seekers can log in and preview jobs ahead of the job fair on Tuesday. There will be no business representatives in the booths at this time.

LEARN MORE/DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

Attending Businesses as of May 15th

Community Wellness Partners
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
GoNetspeed
Oneida County Personnel
Otsego County
Upstate Caring Partners
Merlin Mold & Manufacturing, Inc.
Masonic Care Community
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
NYS Office of Children and Family Services
First Choice Group LLC
Apex Medical Transportaion

Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary:                 $72,628.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Description of products or services your business provides: Housing Visions develops, constructs, and manages real estate projects that revitalize communities. Specializing in complex financial structures and accessing diverse financing, we have successfully built and rehabilitated hundreds of buildings that include historic properties, adaptive reuse, urban infill, and new construction. Housing Visions serves diverse neighborhoods and residents including affordable workforce housing, special populations such as Veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and people in need of accessible housing.

Title of Job Opening: Maintenance Technician

Job Description: Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician will perform a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, cleaning and general building maintenance and repair functions related to the care and maintenance of Housing Visions residential units. Occasional night and weekend hours also must take on call hours on rotation.

Anticipated Start Date: 11 May 2026

Reference/Security Check?: Yes

Job is:: Full Time

Work Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:00am-4:30pm and Friday 7am - 11:00am

Number of Years of Education Needed?: HS Diploma or GED

Specialized education required?: skilled in one or more trades

Years of Experience Required: 3 years

Will you accept related experience?: Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?: Yes

Is a drivers license required?: Yes

Salary Range: $21-$24/hour

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Is salary negotiable?: No

Health Insurance?: Yes

Dental Insurance?: Yes

Paid Vacation?: Yes

Sick Leave?: Yes

Paid Holidays?: Yes

Retirement Plan?: Yes

Job Location: Utica, NY

Street Address: 1229 Kemble Street , Utica

Interview Contact Person (First & Last name): Sandra Bradbury

Email:

Download Job Description

Anticipated, Permanent Position, Full-time Opening

Salary: $38,371 (2026 base pay rate)

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Please note: the Contact Representative (Call Center) position is closing today.

Accountant

Accounting Operations

DFAS – Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH; or Whitehall, OH

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 5/11/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/866438800

Financial Management Analyst

Accounting and Finance Operations

DFAS – Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH; or Whitehall, OH

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 5/06/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/866254800

LAST DAY . . . Contact Representative (Call Center)

DFAS - CUSTOMER CARE CENTER

DFAS – Indianapolis, IN; Rome, NY; Bratenahl, OH; Cleveland, OH; or Whitehall, OH

• Salary: $37,193 to - $61,638 per year (GS 4-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 04/28/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/864874200

Accounting Technician

DFAS Accounting & Finance Operations

DFAS – Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH; or Columbus, OH

• Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 5/11/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/866505000

Learn more at link:

Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $42,500.00 (2026 base pay rate)

Skill acquisition and job opportunities are thriving. Check out the options below and mark your calendars!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 04-20-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 04-21-2026

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 4/24/2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/7/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. 
• 5/14/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 5/27/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
•  
• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now! 
•  
• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed at link and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday April 27, 2026 

Job Title: Youth Counselor                                                                 City: Utica, NY

Part time for a local nonprofit agency. Duties: Participate and lead recreational, educational and skill building activities. Support the development of healthy coping strategies and problem-solving skills. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Must have experience working with children and youth ages 8-16.

Pay: $42,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1616839

Monday April 27, 2026 

Job Title: CDL-A Driver                                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Safely operate vehicles to deliver products to designated locations. Assist with manual tasks when not driving, including lifting, standing, pushing, and pulling without limitations. Requirements: Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record. Ability to perform physical labor as required.

Pay: $65,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1619566     

Tuesday April 28, 2026 

Job Title: Wireless Retail Sales Associate                                         City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for an outsources sales and marketing agency. Duties: Deliver five-star customer service, finding the perfect solutions for every customer. Process new activations, upgrades, and sales of wireless devices and accessories. Strive to hit sales goals. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Exceptional customer service and communication skills with a high-energy, positive attitude.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1466166

Tuesday April 28, 2026

Job Title: Patient Care Technician                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Assists staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments. Requirements: Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1477033

Wednesday April 29, 2026

Job Title: Welder                                                                                 City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: TIG weld, spot weld and MIG weld stainless steel. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Requirements: BOCES welding certificate or 6 months of welding experience. Previous fabricating experience. Must be able to read measuring tapes and operate tools- grinder, and welding torch.

Pay: $19.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1613781

Wednesday April 29, 2026

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Morrisville, NY      

Full time for a restaurant. Duties: Responsibilities will include providing excellent customer service, taking orders, making sandwiches and salads, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and handling transactions accurately. Requirements: Previous experience as a cook in a restaurant is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1616897

Thursday April 30, 2026

Job Title: Production Associate                                                          City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a business services and supplies company. Duties: The tasks for this position may include participating in the loading or unloading of trucks, preparing or staging material and garments for loading, or performing other production jobs as needed. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment with time pressures to complete work quickly.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1466447

Thursday April 30, 2026

Job Title: Motor Coach Driver                                                             City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a charter bus service. Duties: Provide transportation for passengers using a bus or motor coach. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. CDL B with passenger endorsement with at least 1 year of experience in commercial driving required. Must have the ability to read maps, maintain expense and mileage records, and complete incident reports.

Pay: Starts at $23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1616895

Friday May 1, 2026

Job Title: Order Processor                                                                  City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for an office supply company. Duties: Picking and packing customer orders with accuracy and efficiency. Organize orders into the correct delivery routes for next-day delivery. Requirements: Valid driver’s license. High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous warehouse or related experience is a plus. Forklift experience preferred. 

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1618449

Friday May 1, 2026

Job Title: Utility/Production Service                                                    City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a metal fabricator. Duties: Perform general yard work and manual labor. Maintain electric fence systems. Move and sort materials, including basic wire sorting and de-reeling. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Previous experience with machine operation in a production or manufacturing environment preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1618509

As April swiftly draws to a close, the opportunities for finding new jobs and acquiring new skills remain strong. Check out these great opportunities below:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 04-15-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 04-16-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 04-17-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

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• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/7/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Save the date!
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica.
• 5/14/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 5/14/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 5/27/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
•  
• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now! 
•  
• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed in the attached flyer and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday April 20, 2026 

Job Title: Maintenance Person                                                            City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a nursing home. Duties: Perform assigned tasks such as painting, floor maintenance, pick up of trash and soiled linens, snow removal minor carpentry, minor electrical work. Perform inspection and repairs to beds, kitchen equipment and HVAC, does not have to be certified in air conditioning or refrigeration. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $19.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613811

Monday April 20, 2026 

Job Title: Saute Line Cook                                                                  City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Full time for a seafood restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook orders for guests while maintaining high quality standards by daily prep, production, set up, and service of dinners. Requirements: Must have restaurant line cook experience. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must be comfortable standing on your feet for up to 8 hours.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1613124     

Tuesday April 21, 2026 

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit blindness agency. Duties: Assist the Accounts Receivable team with routine, monthly and periodic billings, invoicing, collection procedures, and other various tasks in a timely manner. Requirements: Associate degree in accounting or related field required. Minimum requirement of three years’ experience in accounts receivable duties.

Pay: $23.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613634

Tuesday April 21, 2026

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                City: Rome, NY

Full time for a human services organization. Duties: Implement each individualized plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, keep nurses advised, assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $20.01/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1441326

Wednesday April 22, 2026

Job Title: Sewage Plant Maintenance Worker                                     City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a village in Herkimer County. Duties: Cleans, repairs and maintains sewage plant equipment. Responsibilities also include inspection and cleaning of elements of the sewage collection system. Requirements: Must have a valid NYS license One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps and small motors; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Pay: $23.36/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613817

Wednesday April 22, 2026

Job Title: Stable Hand/Farm Help                                                        City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for an equestrian store. Duties: Turning horses out and bringing them in. Feeding horses. Cleaning stalls. General barn upkeep and miscellaneous farm tasks. Requirements: Prior experience handling horses and being comfortable working around them daily. Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613826

Thursday April 23, 2026

Job Title: Upholstery Tear Down Technician                                      City: Taberg, NY

Full time for an upholstery shop. Duties: Remove existing fabric and coverings from furniture. Pull staples and strip materials down to the frame. Disassemble furniture components (arms, legs, cushions, etc.). Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Experience with upholstery or similar hands-on work preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1614822

Thursday April 23, 2026

Job Title: Bartender                                                                            City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Full time for a restaurant and tiki bar. Duties: Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service. Maintain cleanliness of the bar, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with all NYS alcohol service regulations. Handle cash and card transactions accurately. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $10.70/hour plus tips.                                                                  Job Order # NY1613106

Friday April 24, 2026

Job Title: Water Maintenance Worker                                                 City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a village in Herkimer County. Duties: Performs semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation of a water distribution system. Requirements: Valid driver’s license. High school diploma or the equivalent. 1 year of experience as a plumber's or water maintenance worker's helper or mechanic in the repair of small part mechanisms, pumps, or motors; or combination of training and experience. 

Pay: $23.36/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613819

Friday April 24, 2026

Job Title: Zone Team Leader                                                               City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a discount store. Duties: Provide guidance and direction for the successful operation of a particular zone of the overall retail sales floor of a store location. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Minimum of two years’ retail experience in a supervisory role required.

Pay: $18.25/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1431213

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DFAS is excited to connect with the community at two local libraries. Team members from DFAS will be on-site to answer questions and share information about the rewarding career opportunities available with the agency.

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We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team. . Note: The announcements may list multiple locations to choose from so ibe mindful to the location section of each announcement to ensure you choose the correct location.

Accounts Maintenance Clerk

Department of Defense

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Accounting and Finance Operations

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $37,193 - $55,296 per year (GS 4-5)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 04/24/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/864310400

Contact Representative (Call Center)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS - CUSTOMER CARE CENTER

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $37,193 to - $61,638 per year (GS 4-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 04/28/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/864874200

Financial Management Analyst

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855606800

Accountant

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855597200

Accounting Technician

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS-Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY

• Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855153000

Military Pay Technician

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Military Pay Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855223300

IT Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $57,331 to - $121,502 per year (GS 07/09/11/12)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854965900

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April showers seem to have arrived, bringing with them opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills. Here are some new job opportunities and valuable free events you’ll want to attend in April:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting an upcoming recruitment at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 4/15, the event runs from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend the recruitment session.

WM – Join WM today for a sustainable tomorrow! WM is now hiring CDL Commercial ASL, Front Load Truck Drivers in Utica! Basic requirements include the ability to read, write, and speak English; understand traffic signs; 1 year of experience operating vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years. Visit WM Careers 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 4/15/26 – Apprenticeship Expo from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY 13440. 
• 4/16/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the North Utica Community Center, 50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502. 
• 4/16/26 – Rome One Day Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 4/16/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM directly following the Rome Community Job Fair located at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. 
• 5/14/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 5/14/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 5/27/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
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• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
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• NYS DOCCS WERCshop – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a NYS DOCCS WERCshop with guest speaker Heather Wright! Registration required! Please email or call to register at or (315) 724-1718, Ext 104. 
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• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed at link and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!
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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday April 13, 2026 

Job Title: Personal Care Aide                                                              City: Utica, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Meal preparation and light housekeeping. Ensure comfort, dignity and protective oversight and supervision. Requirements: Valid NYS PCA Certification. Certified PCA, HHA, or CNA are welcome to apply. Pre-employment physical, other medical requirements in accordance with DOH regulations.

Pay: $18.65 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1613420

Monday April 13, 2026 

Job Title: Fry Cook                                                                              City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Part time for a seafood restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook fried food items according to restaurant standards while maintaining consistency, quality, and speed. Ensure proper food handling, cleanliness, and adherence to kitchen safety protocols. Assist with prep and maintain organized workstations. Requirements: Prior experience preferred.

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613120     

Tuesday April 14, 2026 

Job Title: Quality Assistant                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a food products supplier. Duties: Responsible for ensuring that work in progress and finished products meet the established safety and quality standards to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Inspection of products and processes with the obligation to report and document findings. Requirements: Must have at least 1 year of quality assurance experience.

Pay: $19.84 - $21.06/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1613091

Tuesday April 14, 2026

Job Title: Motor Equipment Operator                                                  City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a local highway department. Duties: Operate, maintain, and service motorized vehicles and heavy equipment. Requirements: Must have a valid CDL. 1 year of experience in the operation of medium or heavy duty, moderately complex, specialized motor equipment; OR 2 years of experience in the operation of light automotive equipment, such as a car, pick-up truck, panel truck or station wagon.

Pay: $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613460

Wednesday April 15, 2026

Job Title: Receptionist                                                                        City: Frankfort, NY

Part time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Answer phones with a cherry greeting and knowledgably pass on the calls to the proper parties. Greet customers and vendors that come in and have them properly sign in and out. Requirements: Must be able to efficiently do data entry and emails. Excel experience is a plus.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1612525

Wednesday April 15, 2026

Job Title: Machine Operator                                                                City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a plastic injection molding service. Duties: Operate plastic injection machines according to job specific instructions daily. Clearly document start up scrap, production scrap, down time, etc., daily. Perform secondary work/assemblies such as gauging, trimming, inserting, etc. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1612138

Thursday April 16, 2026

Job Title: Store Associate                                                                   City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a discount grocery store chain. Duties: Process customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stock shelves and merchandise displays neatly. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1415709

Thursday April 16, 2026

Job Title: Cable Assembler                                                                 City: Rome, NY

Part time for a manufacturer. Duties: Accurate assembly of sub-electro and mechanical components for builds into higher level assemblies, build higher level assemblies according to written instructions, drawings and visual aids that comply with standards with minimal to zero defects. Requirements: Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Pay: $19.75/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613594

Friday April 17, 2026

Job Title: EDM Operator Assistant                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a hand tool manufacturer. Duties: Help with the set-up and operation of Wire EDM machines. Perform maintenance on the Wire EDM machines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to read machine blueprints. Valid NYS driver’s license required. Experience is a plus, but training is also available. 

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1613095

Friday April 17, 2026

Job Title: Pharmacy Customer Service Associate                              City: Chittenango, NY

Full time for a drugstore chain. Duties: Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Requirements: Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment. Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control. Prefer PTCB certification.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1408804

Become a New York State Court Officer & play a vital role in keeping New York’s courts safe!

NOW OPEN STATEWIDE: NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE (JG-16) EXAM REGISTRATION

Registration is now open for the NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) open-competitive civil service examination. This is a rare opportunity to launch a career in law enforcement and public safety with one of the largest court systems in the world.

🗓 Filing Period: April 1, 2026 (10:00 A.M.) – May 14, 2026

📅 Exam Period: August 26, 2026 – October 7, 2026

📄 Registration & Information: NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) – Exam #45-857

(Important: Review the attached announcement for minimum qualifications and exam details before applying.)

*A $30 filing fee applies. NYS Unified Court System employees are exempt from the filing fee.*

What NYS Court Officers Do:

• Protect and Serve: Maintain order and provide security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds across New York State, ensuring justice can be delivered safely every day.
• Peace Officer Authority: Court Officer-Trainees are peace officers who, upon completion of Academy training, may be authorized to carry firearms, execute warrants, and make arrests.
• Academy Training: Successful candidates complete four months of paid basic training at the NYS Court Officers Academy, followed by on-the-job training in court operations and security.
• Career with a Mission: Work alongside judges, attorneys, and court staff in a dynamic environment with direct impact on the people of New York State.

Career Progression: Advance from NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) to NYS Court Officer (JG-19) upon successful completion of the two-year traineeship. 

Compensation:

Base Salary at Hire: $58,100.00

Location Pay (additional):

• $4,920 – NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland
• $2,460 – Orange, Dutchess & Putnam

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance (NYS Health Insurance Plan)
• NYS Pension (Employees' Retirement System) & Deferred Compensation Option
• Uniform & Equipment Allowance: $1,660 annually
• Security and Law Enforcement Differential (SLED): $875 annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Twenty (20) Paid Vacation Days
  • • Twenty-seven (27) Paid Vacation Days by the Seventh Year
• Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
• Veteran Credits Available (5 pts non-disabled / 10 pts disabled)

Minimum Qualifications for Appointment:

• Be at least 20.5 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a United States citizen
• Be a resident of New York State
• Possess a valid New York State Driver's License
• Be legally eligible to carry firearms

Note: Physical, medical, and psychological examinations, including a fitness test and substance abuse screening, will be conducted prior to appointment.

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Discover new employment opportunities and upcoming avenues for skill development!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting 2 upcoming recruitments at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 3/24, and 4/15, events running from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend one of the recruitment sessions.

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 4/7/26 – Herkimer County Community College Career Fair from 12:00PM –2:00PM located at Herkimer County Community College in the RMCC Lobby, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY, 13350. 
• 4/7/26 – Turning Stone Hiring Event from 12:00PM – 5:00PM at Exit 33, Turning Stone Resort Casino located at 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 4/8/26 – Turning Stone Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 7:00PM at Exit 33, Turning Stone Resort Casino located at 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 4/9/26 – Wilcor Hiring Event from 10:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 4/9/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
• 4/9/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 4/15/26 – Apprenticeship Expo from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY 13440. 
• 4/16/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the North Utica Community Center, 50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502. 
• 4/16/26 – Rome One Day Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 4/16/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM directly following the Rome Community Job Fair located at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. . 
• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica.
• 5/14/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.
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• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now! 
•  
• NYS DOCCS WERCshop – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a NYS DOCCS WERCshop with guest speaker Heather Wright! Registration required! Please email or call to register at or (315) 724-1718, Ext 104.
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• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed in the attached flyer and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!