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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.

Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - January 2, 2026

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Happy New Year! There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in January you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-22-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-23-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-26-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 1/6/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
  • 1/8/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
  • 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 1/22/26 – 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!
  • USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

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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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - December 19, 2025

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-15-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-16-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-17-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-18-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-19-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 1/6/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
  • 1/8/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
  • 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 1/22/26 – 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!
  • USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.

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Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions Holiday Hours

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Happy Holidays!

The Workforce Development Board at 209 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY, will be closed from December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026 and will reopen on January 2, 2026.

Herkimer Working Solutions will be closed December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

Utica Working Solutions (207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY)  will be closed December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

Madison County Working Solutions will be closed December 24 and December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

 

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - December 15, 2025

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Check out these new job opportunities and valuable new free events and training opportunities!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-08-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-09-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-10-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-11-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-12-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 12/16/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. 
  • 12/17/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:30PM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
  • 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 1/22/26 – 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!
  • USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

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New York State Department of Labor Business Survey

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The New York State Department of Labor invites businesses to help shape workforce development programs. 

Your voice is important, please take the survey today!

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - December 8, 2025

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Explore the opportunities available in our area for employment and skill development. Check out these options below:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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December News and Opportunities

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We have valuable new training opportunities and hiring events to tell you about in our December newsletter. Mark your calendars!

>In-person Job Fairs

>Local job opportunities

>FREE grant training opportunities

>FREE online and in-person training opportunities

>Valuable online resources for job seekers

>And lots more!

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - December 1, 2025

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Here are some new local job opportunities, job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in December you won’t want to miss!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-24-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-25-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-26-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-28-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - November 21, 2025

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The end of November 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

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-17-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-18-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-19-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-20-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-21-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 12/2/25 – Masonic Care Community Job Fair from 12:00PM – 2:00PM at the Masonic Care Community Health Pavilion, 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 12/4/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 
  • 12/8/25 – NYS OPWDD Walk-In Interviews from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163.
  • 12/11/25 – 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. Save the date!
  • 12/12/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 12/17/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:30PM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
  • USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

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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WDB Apprenticeship News November/December 2025

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Don't miss this edition of our apprenticeship newsletter!

We're sharing:

Success stories

Incentives for businesses

Valuable FREE training opportunities for job seekers

Apprenticeship resources and news

And more!

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The Mohawk Valley Regional Workforce Development Plan available and open for public comment

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In accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Mohawk Valley Regional Workforce Development Plan is now available on our website and open for public comment.

This plan outlines our strategy for strengthening workforce development in our community, aligning services, partnerships, and resources to meet local needs.

Deadline to submit comments is November 25, 2025, by 4:00 PM

READ IT HERE:

MV Regional Plan - 2025

Submit Comments to: 

 

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Thanksgiving Holiday Office Hours

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Thanksgiving 2025 is on Thursday, November 27, 2025

All Workforce Development Board and Working Solutions offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

(The Workforce Development Board and Herkimer Working Solutions offices are also closed on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.)

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - November 17, 2025

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-03-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-04-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-05-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-06-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-07-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-10-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-12-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-13-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-14-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 11/18/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.
  • 11/20/25 – 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.
  • 12/4/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 
  • 12/8/25 – NYS OPWDD Walk-In Interviews from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
  • 12/11/25 – 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. Save the date!
  • 12/17/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:30PM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
  • USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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November News and Opportunities for You!

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You won't want to miss our November newsletter. This month we're sharing:

>Success stories

> Valuable learning opportunities

>Job fairs and hiring events

>Community resources

and lots more!

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - October 31, 2025

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-27-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-28-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-30-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-31-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

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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Veterans' Day Office Hours - Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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All Workforce Development Board, HMO and Working Solutions Offices will be CLOSED in honor of the holiday.

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - October 24, 2025

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As October 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

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-20-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 10/21/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-22-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-23-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-24-2025

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Office Hours Election Day - November 4, 2025

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Office Hours Election Day, November 4th:

Workforce Development Board at 209 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY (Reception is open/program manager availability by appointment only.)

Herkimer Working Solutions is closed.

Madison County Working Solutions (Wampsville office) is open.

Oneida County Working Solutions (Utica office at 207 Genesee Street, Utica) is open. 

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - October 20, 2025

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New events and training opportunities in your area! Mark your calendars.

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-14-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-15-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-16-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-17-2025

  • Elite Building Services is hiring! Elite Building Services is an industry leading commercial janitorial and building maintenance services company. Open positions include Janitorial Staff, Floating Cleaner, Floor Care Specialist, and more! Apply now by sending your resume to
  • Birnie Bus – Public bus drivers needed for the Madison Transit System! Flexible Schedules/Paid Training; Excellent Starting Rate; Sign-On Bonus & CDL Cost Covered! Apply today at https://www.jointeambirnie.com/
  • Amazon Frankfort – Looking for a job that fits your life - not the other way round? At Amazon, we offer part-time shifts starting as early as 2:30 AM, perfect for early risers, night owls, or anyone looking to stack extra income around their day. Whether you’re a student, retiree, gig worker, or simply seeking a bit more breathing room in your budget, this is your chance to earn weekly, or on-demand pay while supporting your local community. 
  • USPS is hiring for a Rural Carrier Associate in Richfield Springs. $20.85 per hour + $0.96 per mile (between 85-100 miles /day). Apply at www.usps.com/employment

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

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Giotto Enterprises Career Fair October 22, 2025

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Giotto Enterprises Career Fair October 22, 2025, from 12:30PM – 2:30PM

Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501

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News & Updates

Happy New Year! There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in January you won’t want to miss: FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-22-2025 Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-23-2025 Mohawk Valle...

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