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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers in Utica for our Grant Projects!

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Full time - 35 Hours per week 

OR Part time - 20 Hours per week

The Case Manager will be responsible for recruitment, intake and case management of participants; oversee training and/or employment placement of participants; and coordinate services with partner training providers and employers.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to counsel and coach with skill and success.
• Ability to collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal agencies and their policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or relevant work experience.
• Experience in human services.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Details and Benefits:

• Typical working hours are 8am-4pm, with flexible time available
• 35-hour work week
• 401K Matching
• Health and Dental, and an HRA
• Two weeks' vacation
• Two weeks of sick time
• At least 14 paid holidays

Salary Range: $45,000-50,000

To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to 

 

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Valuable New FREE Opportunities for You in our December Newsletter!

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Mark your calendars. There's a lot happening in December!

New Hiring Events

Helpful Free Workshops

Training Opportunities

Grant Program Success Stories

Free learning opportunities

Community Opportunities

And lots more!

READ IT HERE

 

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - December 2, 2024

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

 

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY.

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-25-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/26/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-27-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-29-2024

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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WDB November/December Apprenticeship Newsletter

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We've got a lot to tell you about in this edition of our Apprenticeship Newsletter!

Including:

>Your invitation to our National Apprenticeship Week event

>Free learning/training opportunities

>Apprenticeship news and success stories

>Informative articles and statistics

>Incentives for businesses

>And lots more!

READ IT HERE

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Celebrate the 10th annual Apprenticeship Week with the Workforce Development Board

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Join the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc., as we kick off National Apprenticeship Week!

November 18 I 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM I Utica, NY

MVCC Utica Campus 1101 Sherman Drive ACC 116

Job Seekers:

Discover exciting career opportunities in the Trades and Advanced Manufacturing fields.

>Learn about Pre-Apprenticeship training and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities
>Network with employers looking for the next generation of skilled workers
>Hear success stories from apprentices who have transformed their careers
>Food provided!

Call Sommer for more information: 315.207.6951 Ext. 133 or email 

GO HERE TO REGISTER/DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

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BUSINESSES: 

Celebrate the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week and Transform Your Workforce with Apprenticeship!

This is a valuable opportunity for businesses to explore the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships and discover how our free workforce development services can help you thrive.

LEARN MORE HERE

Call Sommer for more information: 315.207.6951 Ext. 133 or email 

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Don't miss our November Newsletter!

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We've got lots of great new opportunities to share with you:

  • FREE Learning/Training Opportunities
  • Hiring Events
  • An Apprenticeship Event you won't want to miss 
  • Incentives for Businesses
  • Workforce News
  • New Local Job Opportunities
  • A New Grant Opportunity focused on Childcare
  • Training Grant Success Stories
  • And lots more!

READ IT HERE

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Office Hours - Tuesday, November 5th

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Please see below for Office Hours on Election Day - Tuesday, November 5th 

Offices at The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY 13501 - By appointment only.

Utica, Rome (located temporarily in Utica), Wampsville Working Solutions offices - Open.

Herkimer - Closed. 

 

 

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Mohawk Valley EDGE Statement Regarding Federal CHIPS Funding to Wolfspeed - October 15, 2024

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Today, the Department of Commerce made a significant announcement with a preliminary agreement with Wolfspeed.

For chips funding support. This award will see a substantial $2.5 billion in direct funding and equity contribution by Wolfspeed under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding is a crucial step in the growth of Wolfspeed's Mohawk Valley Fab, which is dependent on the ability of Wolfspeed's Siler City facility in North Carolina to produce 200mm silicon carbide wafers, is a critical component for production at Wolfspeed's Marcy Nanocenter facility.

t's important to acknowledge Senator Charles Schumer's significant role in supporting the CHIPS and Science Act and his unwavering commitment to growing the semiconductor industry in the Mohawk Valley and New York State. His efforts have been instrumental in the most recent CHIPS announcement of funding to Wolfspeed, which will accelerate growth opportunities, including Wolfspeed's job target of over 600 employees and increased production capacity at the Mohawk Valley Fab at the Marcy Nanocenter site.

Marcy Nanocenter demonstrates true collaboration among local, county, State, and Federal officials and Wolfspeed's leadership to make the dream of advanced electronics/semiconductor manufacturing a reality right here in Oneida County.

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Valuable FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can speak with an employment counselor!

Oct 16

11 am Career Assessment and Exploration
 11 am Learning about Child Care Assistance Program Overview
1 pm Writing Effective Cover Letters

Oct 17

11 am Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
11 am Who Hires Individuals with Prev. Legal History:Dispelling the Myths
 1 pm SUNY Micro-Credentials

Oct 18

1 pm Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - October 11, 2024

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Explore the possibilities below and mark your calendars!

 

FEATIRED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-11-2024

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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Don't miss our October newsletter!

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Our October newsletter is here!

It's jam-packed with new opportunities for job seekers and incentives for businesses!

We're  sharing new job opportunities, job fairs and free learning/ training opportunities that can help you jump-start your career in a field you love.

Plus workforce news, community events and lots more...

READ IT HERE

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Apprenticeship Newsletter - Sept/Oct 2024

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Don't miss the FREE training/learning opportunities in this edition  of our apprenticeship newsletter!

Plus see what's been happening with our apprenticeship training/learning grant programs

>Success stories

>New Opportunities

>New Job Fair

>New Grant Program

>Incentives for Businesses

>And lots more!

READ IT HERE

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FREE Virtual Job Fair Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, September 10th, from 11am to 1pm.

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text and can also meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy-to-use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is:

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dOZY48

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on September 9, 2024, at 8am. (There will be no representatives in employer booths during the preview period.) 

VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

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ATTENDING BUSINESSES

First Choice Staffing
Lithia & Driveway
NYS OCFS
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Sherwin Williams
Pathfinder Village
UPS
HP Hood
Centro
NYS Unified Court System - 5th Judicial District
CIRCARE
Le Moyne College
The Pines at Utica
Securitas Security Services
At Home Care Partners
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc
CABVI
Masonic Care Community
Empowering People's Independence
Dimmick Group Peterbilt
Delaware County Behavioral Health
Amphenol Aerospace
Helio Health
Optum: UnitedHealth Group
New York State Veterans' Home at Oxford
Green Empire Farms
opwdd.ny.gov/career-opportunities
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
New York State Police
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
adirondack bank
NYS Office of Children and Family Serices
Eaton
Arc Herkimer
Springbrook
Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc.
Bassett Healthcare Network
Otsego County
SUNY Upstate Medical University
St. Josephs Health
Chase Memorial Nursing Home and Rehab
ST. Joseph's Health
Lockheed Martin Corp

 

Sponsored by the Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant Project. 

The RADAR grant project is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To learn more about this grant project, go here.

 

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Office Hours Labor Day, September 2, 2024

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Monday, September 2, 2024 is Labor Day.

All WDB and Job Center locations are closed in observance of the holiday.

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the New York State Department of Labor

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And you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

Aug 13

11 am Transferable Skills
11 am Veterans Services and Resources
1 pm Managing Job Loss and Moving On

Aug 14

11 am Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session
11 am Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm The Power of Positivity

Aug 15

11 am Civil Service
11 am Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm Public Speaking

Aug 16

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EXPLORING A CAREER IN THE TRADES?

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Skilled trades play a crucial role in our daily lives. Without these skilled workers, we wouldn't have
essential infrastructure like paved roads, public buildings, homes, and automobiles that are vital to our society's prosperity. Despite their importance to the economy, there's been a decrease in skilled workers, partly due to the mistaken belief that a traditional degree is the only path to lasting success. Given these trends, now is an excellent time to consider a career in the skilled trades. These careers offer financial stability, opportunities for growth, and greater control over your schedule, location, and workload.

What you will gain:

OSHA-30 Certification
Transferable and in-demand skills
Interview with local employers upon completion

WHERE; MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UTICA CAMPUS

WHEN: August 19th - 30th
M-F / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Space is limited, apply today!

Sommer Edwards
315-207-6951
ext.133

Sign Up Today!
www.radarjoin.com

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Upcoming FREE learning/training events - August 2, 2024

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Welcome to a month full of new opportunities! Check out the list below to find great opportunities and events you won’t want to miss:

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy.  Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides full tuition and fees at MVCC, as well as last-dollar support for required materials expenses to eligible candidates.  Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Interested candidates can visit https://www.mvcc.edu/mvtechcorps/ and complete an interest form so you will be contacted when registration for the Fall Semester begins.
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service & NY State Positions. The workshop will take place September 12, 2024, from 9:30AM – 11:30AM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. More information here
  • NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact
  • Do you need career coaching? Are you unsure of your future career path or need advice on your next steps? Call and make an appointment today for one-on-one career coaching with Stephanie, the Executive Director of the Women’s Employment and Resource Center, at (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Their office is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30AM – 4:00PM located at 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Appointments are available for the month of August. 
  • Help preserve the peace within our parks! The New York State Park Police are looking to add to their patrol force.
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Our August newsletter is here!

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Our August newsletter is jam-packed  with new FREE learning and training opportunities, job fairs, new job opportunities and more!

Plus we've got some great success stories to share, incentives for businesses, and community events and resources to tell you about.

READ IT HERE

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Oneida County’s Rome Offices have been relocated to an emergency location at the former Berkshire Bank Building

County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced today that Oneida County’s Rome Offices have been relocated to an emergency location at the former Berkshire Bank Building in downtown as repairs are made to its tornado-damaged facilities.


Beginning on July 24, 2024, the county’s Rome offices will be operating from 100 W. Dominick Street. These services have been relocated from the county’s 300 W. Dominick Street location which was damaged in the July 16 tornado.
Anyone impacted by the Rome tornado can also utilize this emergency location for relief services. The county’s mobile unit services that had been operating in the parking lot at North James and Liberty streets will cease operations and be shifted to 100 W. Dominick St.


The county’s Department of Motor Vehicles Rome office will remain closed for the foreseeable future. DMV services are available at Union Station in Utica or online here: https://dmv.ny.gov/.


The hours of operation for the county’s new temporary 100 W. Dominick Street site will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday, before transitioning back to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on July 29.


The offices at 100 W. Dominick Street can be reached by calling 315-356-2800.

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Valuable FREE Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor!


July 29

11 am Job Fair Preparation
11 am NYS DOL Training & Supportive Opportunities
1 pm Using Age to Your Advantage

July 30

11 am Transferable Skills
1 pm Building and Using your LinkedIn Profile
1 pm Learn New Skills with Coursera

July 31

11 am Public Speaking
 11 am Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm Resume Development

Aug 1

11 am Networking
11 am NYSDOL Resources 101
1 pm Communication Skills

Aug 2

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP HERE

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Full time - 35 Hours per week  OR Part time - 20 Hours per week The Case Manager will be responsible for recruitment, intake and case management of participants; oversee training and/or employment placement of participants; and coordinate servic...

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