The end of September is quickly approaching, but that won’t stop the opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills! Here are some events you may want to attend:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 9/22/26 – 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. 
• 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
• 9/25/26 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 9/29/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, September 29th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM! 
• 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
• 10/6/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 10/7/26 – 3rd Annual Diverse Abilities Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 880 Wildcat Drive, Utica, NY 13502. 
• 10/20/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 3:00PM at the Jervis Public Library, 613 N Washington Street, Rome, NY. 
• 10/22/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 11/4/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Student Center
100 Seymour Rd.
Utica, NY 13502

Please bring several copies of your resume. Professional attire, please.

For more information about this event, contact James Bepko at

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Check out these new employment opportunities and avenues for skill development!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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WM – Join WM today for a sustainable tomorrow! WM is now hiring CDL Commercial 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

• 9/17/26 – Herkimer County Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Frank J Basloe Library, 245 N Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 9/22/26 – 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. 
• 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
• 9/25/26 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 9/29/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, September 29th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM! 
• 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
• 10/6/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 10/7/26 – 3rd Annual Diverse Abilities Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 880 Wildcat Drive, Utica, NY 13502. Save the date!
• 10/20/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 3:00PM at the Jervis Public Library, 613 N Washington Street, Rome, NY. 
• 10/22/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 11/4/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
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The Workforce Development Board is sponsoring a FREE virtual job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 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 HERE 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, Sept. 28, 2026, 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.

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Attending Businesses as of September 21, 2026

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Oneida County Personnel
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Upstate Caring Partners
Turbo Machined Products
Community Wellness Partners
First Choice Group LLC
Central New York Psychiatric Center
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
Lithia & Driveway
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
CABVI
Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation
WUTR/WFXV/WPNY
hale's bus garage llc
Oneida City School District
Remet Corporation

There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in September you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 9/9/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 9/9/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 9/22/26 – 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. 
• 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
• 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• First Student Commercial License Permit Online Training Series – First Student is providing an online training series for applicants to prepare for the CDL written test. One of the first steps to obtaining a CDL is to pass a 3-part written test for a Commercial License Permit (CLP). These training sessions make the information in the CDL handbook easier to understand. After completing the online CLP Training Sessions contact your First Student location for next steps to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License. 
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• Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 14-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from September 14 to December 17. It is held Monday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica, NY. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program.
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• Herkimer County Community College Fast Track – HCCC has announced their fall Fast Track Programs featuring 4 new programs! Free career training opportunities. No cost for participants. Build practical skills. Connect with employment opportunities.