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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.

Our WANTO grant program has new training opportunies for women

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Our Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant program has new free virtual training opportunities for women who are interested in pursuing a career in IT/Cybersecurity, Manufacturing or Trades.

 

IT-Cybersecurity Pre-Apprenticeship Training

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Pre-apprenticeship training for Trades

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Pre-Apprenticeship Training for Manufacturing

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The WANTO grant training programs are available in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

For More Information Contact: Sommer Edwards, WANTO Project Director at Phone: 315.207.6951 x133 or

Non-traditional occupations are occupations where women make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: trades, information technology (IT), advanced manufacturing, transportation, public safety, agriculture, and more.

This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor grant administered by the Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration of $716,676.00.

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events April 22, 2022

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We've got great new opportunities to share with you today. See who's looking to HIRE YOU!

 

Arc Herkimer is hosting a hiring session on April 28th from 4 to 6 pm at 350 S. Washington Street in Herkimer.

Madison County Working Solutions will be holding an in-person job fair on April 26th from 10 am to 12 pm at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY.

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders and Hiring Events for April 25–April 29, 2022

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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: Driver                                                                                   City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a local bus company. Duties: Transport clients to medical appointments. Requirements: Clean CDL with passenger endorsement. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and negotiate the small confines of vehicle while attaching and detaching a wheelchair securement system.  Six months to one- year CDL driving experience preferred.

Pay: $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1415592

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Job Title: Madison County Job Fair                                                      City: Hamilton, NY

 

Madison County Working Solutions is hosting an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday April 26th from 10 am to 12 pm at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY. Companies will be conducting on-the-spot interviews for positions in fields including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, Administrative, Accounting and more.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                            For more info call 315-363-2400

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Job Title: Construction Craft Laborers                                                  City      Whitesboro, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a laborer’s union. Duties: Perform general construction labor on projects including bridge construction, road work, energy infrastructure, concrete, demolition and more. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and the physical ability to meet the requirements of the job.

Pay: $16.22-$33.15 Based on experience. Benefits.                               Job Order # NY1415798

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Job Title: Accounting Clerk                                                                  City      Herkimer, NY

 

Full time for local car dealership. Duties: Run accounting software programs to process business transactions like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, and receipts. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. An Associate's degree or relevant certification is preferred. Must have proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable or Accounts payable clerk.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience. Benefits.                                   Job Order # NY1415662

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Job Title: Assistant Engineer                                                               City      Yorkville, NY

Full time, for a company specializing in custom lighting. Duties: Design lighting fixtures, create shop drawings, assembly instructions, and wiring diagrams, and over-see proper fabrication of project designs. Requirements: Mechanical/electrical engineering degree and knowledge of Solid Works software.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                            Job Order # NY1403941

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Job Title: Travelling Housekeeper                                                        City      Cazenovia, NY

 

Full time, flexible position. Set your own schedule Monday through Friday evenings.  Duties: Mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and washing floors, cleaning restrooms, and collecting trash and recyclables. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred but not required. Must have some cleaning experience. Physical, drug test and background check required.

Pay: Competitive pay.                                                                          Job Order # NY1415673

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Job Title: Summer Youth Counselor                                           City   Wampsville, NY

 

Full time, temporary position for a county agency. Duties: Supervise young people working on Summer Youth Program worksites. Requirements: 60 credit hours of college coursework or a high school diploma and two years of work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must have a valid driver’s license.

 

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1415636

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Job Title: Marketing                                                                             City      Frankfort, NY

 

Full time for a camping and outdoor supply distributor. Duties: Work with the custom printing department to prepare orders with customers' logos, create sales flyers, use social media for advertising and conduct digital marketing campaigns using Constant Contact. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must have prior marketing experience.

 

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits                                                      Job Order # NY1414842

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Register For the May WANTO Virtual Career Fair!

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The Workforce Development Board's Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant Program is holding a free virtual career fair on Wednesday, May 18th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm!

You're invited!
 
 
 
The WDB/HMO’s WANTO grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations. The program offers a unique opportunity to females who are interested in any nontraditional occupation. A nontraditional occupation is any career in which females make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: advanced manufacturing, information technology (IT), public safety, transportation, agriculture, and the trades. By participating in WANTO, women can pave the way for themselves and future generations to be valuable employees in these fields.
 
This program is available in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties.
 

To learn more about the WANTO program and how you can participate, contact Project Manager, Sommer Edwards at 315.207.6951 x133 or

This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor grant administered by the Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration of $716,676.00.

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Career and Job Fair Coming to Madison-Oneida BOCES Utica Access Site!

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Resumes | Banking & Finance Basics | Job Placement Specialists | Interviews

 

WHEN: Thursday, June 9th, 2022 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

WHERE: Madison-Oneida BOCES Utica Access Site 508 Second Street Utica, NY 13501

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

If you’re a business or agency interested in attending this event, please contact Lindsay Donovan at (315)738-7312 or

 

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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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