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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.

BOCES Utica ACCESS Site is HIRING a FT year-round GED Preparation Teacher for Adults

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 Please share with your teacher friends!


Duties: Duties include direct instruction, testing/assessment, maintaining accurate record keeping and accountability for student achievement and retention. Seeking candidates with experience teaching or supervising adults and out-of-school youth, with the ability to work with a diverse population to deliver basic academic skill instruction as well as high school equivalency preparation; comfortable teaching adults and out-of-school youth who may have learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviors. Candidates must be self-disciplined and able to work independently.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Education and/or Special Education; NYS Teacher Certification preferred. Those without certification must be eligible for Adult Education Certification. Teaching experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills a plus.
Salary: $24.00-$29.00/hour + benefits

Contact: Rita Kenyon
Corporate & Community Education Coordinator
BOCES Consortium of Continuing Education

Office: (315) 738 – 7310
Cell: (315) 264 – 1626
Email Address:

Utica ACCESS Site
508 Second Street
Utica, New York

BOCES Website: www.moboces.org

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For people supported by The Arc, family members, and supports: Info Session at the Arc

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You're invited to an Informational Session on the Impending Minimum Wage Increase and its Impact on Social Security, Presented by Kelly Manley, Disability Resources Coordinator for the Workforce Development Board. 

WHEN/WHERE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, AT 11AM in The Arc’s Vincent B. Colgan Training Center, 245 Genesee Street, Utica.


PLEASE RSVP BY DEC 7th to Arc Director of Employment Solutions:
Jennifer Dodge:

 

 

 

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Featured Job Opportunities - November 21, 2022

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See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week!

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Seeking a Volunteer Program Specialist

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley (formerly Parkway Center) is a non-profit organization, who mission is to provide programs and services to individuals 50+, empowering them to live healthy and vibrant lives. 50 Forward MV is the sponsor agency for the Oneida County AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Volunteer Resource Center. Way 2 Go Herkimer and Oneida County and a partner in the Livable Communities Oneida County initiative.

The Volunteer Program Specialist will be committed to achieving the following results:
• Assesses volunteer needs of the community
• Perform volunteer recruitment and placement for Volunteer programs
• Interview and place volunteers in community assignments
• Provide information and support to volunteers
• Coordinate and monitor volunteer assignments
• Incorporate programming for impact and performance measurement principles
• Develop and maintain close coordination with volunteer stations
• Recruit Volunteer Stations throughout Oneida County
• Coordinate Volunteer Resource Center Volunteer Projects
• Coordinate volunteer transportation programs including Non-Emergency Medical and Member Transport.
• Perform data collection and database management.
• Submit data reports as needed.
• Perform promotion/outreach in the community
• Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator Verona Beach
• Plan National Days of Service and Annual Recognition Event
• Participate in CarFit, AARP Safe Driver and other transportation projects.
• Assist with Oneida County Livable Communities Action Plan projects
• Attend trainings and meetings as necessary to the position
• Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or the Executive Director


Qualifications:
• Associates Degree preferred
• Experience working with volunteers preferred
• Excellent Computer and Technical skills, including database management
• Excellent communication/customer service skills
• Valid & Clean NYS Driver’s License & own vehicle required
• Local travel required

Position is M-F 35 hours per week, $36,000 annually.

*50 Forward Mohawk Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of National Service.

TO APPLY: Send resume to

VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION

WEBSITE

 

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Mini Job Fair this Friday at Utica Working Solutions

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The NYS Department of Labor will be hosting an In-person Mini Job Fair this Friday November 18th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Utica Working Solutions, in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor.

This is your opportunity to meet with recruiters from Wolfspeed, Indium, Central Association For the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI), The Empire State Highway Contractors Association and First Choice Staffing.

They have apprenticeships, entry level positions and professional roles available. 

PLEASE BRING SEVERAL COPIES OF YOUR RESUME. PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, PLEASE.

For more information about this event, contact Ellen Bennett:

To see open positions or to download the flyer CLICK HERE

 We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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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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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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