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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 Job Opportunities, Free Training, and Hiring Events - September 4, 2026

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

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. 
  • 9/17/26 – Herkimer County Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Frank J Basloe Library, 245 N Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Save the date!
  • 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. 
  • 9/29/26 – 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. 
  • 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. 

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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  • 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. 
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Herkimer County is hiring a Principal Account Clerk

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Department: Auditor
Title: Principal Account Clerk

Anticipated, Permanent Position, Full-time Opening
Salary: $42,156 (2026 base pay rate)

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WDB FREE Virtual Job Fair - September 29, 2026

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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 4, 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

 

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WDB September Newsletter - 2026

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You won't want to miss the valuable new FREE opportunities and workforce news were sharing  with you this month!

Including:

  • Grant program/free learning opportunities
    Job search workshops
    Hiring events
    Free online workshops from NYSDOL
  • Success 
    And lots more!


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Herkimer County Treasurer’s Department is hiring!

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Learn more at links:

Accountant

Junior Accountant

 

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

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.

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209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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