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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.

FREE Six County Virtual Job Fair January 31st

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ALL Job Seekers & Businesses in the following counties are invited to attend: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

Come to our virtual job fair on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm and meet one-on-one with great local companies. 

  • FREE
  • Instant interviews
  • Comprehensive reporting features

REGISTER HERE
Businesses select "Organization"
Job Seekers select "Attendee"

Or Use QR Code:

RADAR JANUARY 2023 JOB FAIR QR CODE

 

Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards:
315-207-6951 ext. 133

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Businesses/Agencies Registered as of 1/30/23 (Partial List):

Cazenovia Equipment Company
Knowles Precision Devices
Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
Meyda Lighting
GPO Federal Credit Union
Resource Center for Independent Living
RADAR - The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness Grant
Oneida Health
ACCO Brands
Pathfinder Village
Heffron's Retro Design
M.A. Polce
NYS OPWDD - Southern Tier DDSOO
MediaNews Group
Chobani
Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.
CNY ETA
Northland Communications
Springbrook NY, Inc.
Bartell Machinery Systems, LLC
United States Army
HP Hood LLC
United States Postal Service
Premier Virtual Help Desk
Russian History Museum
Human Technologies
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
CNY DDSO - OPWDD
Fidelis Care
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Cooperstown Dreams Park
Clear Path for Veterans
Indium Corporation
Bassett Healthcare Network
AmeriCU Credit Union
First Choice Staffing
Celebration Children's Center of Canastota, Inc
LIFEPlan CCO NY
Springbrook
Masonic Care Community of New York
Oneonta Job Corps
HR Assistant Manager
Project Excite
Helmers Fuel & Trucking
Complete Companion Care, LLC
Bassett Healthcare Network
Community Memorial Hospital
NYS Office of Children and Family Serices
Birnie Bus Service
Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine Boat Company
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Giotto Enterprises
Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Helio Health Inc.

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Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board’s RADAR grant

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., (WDB/HMO), dba Working Solutions, is a division 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. We connect employers with job seekers, and job seekers with the resources they need to develop their careers.

The WDB/HMO's Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant helps men and women, 18+ connect to Pre-Apprenticeship training and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, creating a 'talent pipeline' for local businesses.

This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.

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FREE Online Workshops from the NYS Department of Labor

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Check out these FREE workshops that you can take online this week from the Department of Labor--Plus online help and information sessions!

January 9 at 1 pm: SNAP Overview
January 9 at 1 pm: Transferable Skills
January 10 at 11 am: Writing Effective Cover Letters
January 10 at 11 am: Exploring JobZone
January 10 at1 pm: Time Management
January 11 at 11 am: Communication Skills
January 11 at 11 am: Networking
January 11 at1 pm: Resume Development
January 12 at 11 am: Civil Service
January 12 at 1 pm Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
January 12 at 1 pm: Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session
January 13 at 11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor
Learn more about these valuable opportunities and how to register here: https://statistics.labor.ny.gov/career-zone/career-calendar.shtml
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Safe Schools Mohawk Valley is Hiring a Youth Case Manager in Utica

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Full- Time - Salary Range $39,000 - $42,000

Job Description:  Work with at -risk to keep them school. Experience working with you a plus. Knowledge of community services, challenges that face youth, positive role model to kids, teach social skills, resiliency, coping strategies, violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, self-esteem.
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Physical? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours: 8am - 3:30pm, M-F
Number of Years of Education Needed? 12 +
Years of Experience Required: 1-2
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? Yes
Salary Range: $39,000 - $42,000
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

Location: 110 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502


To APPLY: Contact Melanie Adams
Email


Description of products or services: We are a not for profit that works with at-risk school aged youth to keep them in school and graduate high school. We train staff in a variety of services and programs we offer to accomplish this goal. Positions will be housed in schools to work with school teams to support kids and families.

 www.safeschoolsmohawkvalley.org

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - January 6, 2023

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We've got some great new job and hiring opportunities to share with you this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/3/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/4/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/5/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/6/2023

Upcoming Hiring Events

•Thursday January 12th from 10 am to 12 pm, Wilcor International will be recruiting for Drivers, Warehouse Workers, Office, Marketing and Sales staff at Herkimer Working Solutions.

January 14th, 17th and 19th, Oneida County Public Safety is holding open houses for people interested in becoming 911 dispatchers
• January 18th from 11 am to 1 pm there’s an in-person Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions
January 23rd, training starts at MVCC for people interested in the field of Digital Customer Service. Information sessions will be held on January 10th and January 17th so you can find out what it’s all about.
• January 24th from 11 am to 2 pm, it’s the Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair. Pre-register and upload your resume to get a head start.
• January 31st from 11 am to 1 pm, The Workforce Development Board’s RADAR grant is hosting a Six-County Virtual Job Fair for businesses and jobseekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, Chenango and Delaware counties.

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders - January 6, 2023

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order #

 

Job Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator                                                      City: Oriskany, NY

 

Full time, multiple openings for the County Public Safety department. Duties: Be a 911 Dispatcher.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent.  Learn more about the upcoming civil service exam at an open house Saturday, January 14th, 10 am to 2 pm at their headquarters at 120 Base Road, Oriskany.

Pay: $36,524/year. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1446819

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Job Title: Parts Finisher/Polisher                                                         City:  Chadwicks, NY

Full time for local tool and die company. Duties: Polish and deburr metal parts before final shipment to customers.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. On the job training is offered for people with no experience who are conscientious and reliable.

 

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                                   Job Order# NY1446942

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Thursday January 12, 2023

Job Title: Crop Care Supervisor                                                          City: Oneida, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, year-round work for a state-of -the- art commercial greenhouse. Duties: Ensure that greenhouse employees are trained and able to produce quality results efficiently. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and at least two years supervisory experience. Ability to work with and manage 30 or more workers required.

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Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1446751

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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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