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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.

Rome Working Solutions FREE Computer Training Class

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Job Seekers: Do you want to build confidence and overcome frustration using your computer in your online job search?

You ’re Invited to attend our Free “Jobs Jump-Start” training series! (Dates to be Determined) at the Rome Working Solutions Center!

Learn new or brush up on BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, like Word, Email and Zoom!

What will you get?
At the completion of the course you will leave with:

A $50 gift card at the completion of the training series. (You must complete all four days of training to be eligible for the gift card.)
A folder that includes hard copies of your new resume, reflecting the new skills you have gained.
A USB drive to store your new resume in elecronic format.
Submitted job applications.
An appropriate social media presence.
An Email address that is synched to your smart phone.
The confidence to jump-start your search for a new job or career!

Space for this valuable opportunity is limited. If you are interested in attending this class contact Terry Humphries at (315) 356-0662 or email:

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL LEARN HERE

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Madison County Working Solutions "Jobs Jumpstart" Training!

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Job Seekers: Do you need some help with your computer skills for your job search?

Would You Like To:
> Learn new or brush up on BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, like Word, Email and Zoom?
> Learn new techniques for SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS?
> Create a NEW RESUME to stand apart from the crowd?
> Learn to NAVIGATE THE INTERNET to find and apply for jobs?

You’re Invited to attend our Free “Jobs Jump-Start” training series- DATES TO BE DETERMINED

What will you get?
At the completion of the course you will leave with:

A $50 gift card at the completion of the training series. (You must complete all four days of training to be eligible for the gift card.)
A folder that includes hard copies of your new resume, reflecting the new skills you have gained.
A USB drive to store your new resume in elecronic format.
Submitted job applications.
An appropriate social media presence.
An Email address that is synched to your smart phone.
The confidence to jump-start your search for a new job or career!

Space for this valuable opportunity is limited. If you are interested in attending this class contact Ellen Bowe at (315) 363-2400 or email:

 

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New Job Opportunities and Hiring Events!

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We've got a lot of great opportunities to share with you this week!

Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/7/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/9/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/10/2022

Hiring Events

Vernon Downs Job Fair March 14th (View Open Positions Here)

ManthBrownell Hiring Event -Open Interviews - March 17th and 18th - 2022

Herkimer Working Solutions/Herkimer College Job Fair - March 23

 

 

 

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for March 14 –18, 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: Experienced Line and Prep Cooks                                      City      New Hartford, NY

Full time and part time, day and night positions available with a popular local restaurant. Duties: Prep and cook food according to specifications. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 1 year of experience. Candidates must have dependable transportation and an excellent attendance and work history. 

Pay: Starts $15.00/hour, more based on experience. Benefits             Job Order # NY1411000

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time for boiler and air conditioning manufacturer. Duties: Provide engineering support for assembly lines and machine centers. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Technology and five years’ experience.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits                                                            Job Order # NY1405939

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Job Title: Estimator/Project Manager                                                  City      Utica, NY

Full time for a well-established building contractor. Duties: Manage private client design-build projects from start to completion. Requirements: Associates Degree in Construction Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management and at least 3 years of related experience.

Pay: Competitive compensation.                                                         Job Order # NY1411028 

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Job Title: Non CDL Driver/Yard Worker                                               City      Ilion, NY

 

Full time for a local lumber company. Duties: Load trucks, deliver building materials to job sites, and assist customers as they pick up products in the yard.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a clean, valid driver’s license. Heavy lifting is required.

 

Pay: Pay based on experience. Benefits                                             Job Order # NY1411092

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Job Title: Maintenance Crew Member                                                 City      Oneida, NY

Full time for a state-of-the-art commercial greenhouse. Duties: Repair and maintain packaging machinery, buildings, and grounds. Electrical duties include repairing machine controls and high voltage equipment.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 5 years of electrical or mechanical experience.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits                                                            Job Order # NY1410165

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant                                                       City      Herkimer, NY Area

Full time with a Valley area business through a well-established temp agency. Duties: Answer phones, greet customers, manage social media, and complete data entry of online orders. Requirements: Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have good communication skills and professional phone etiquette.

 

Pay: $15.00/hour                                                                                  Job Order # NY1411259

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Roser Communications is hiring a Radio "Jack-of-all-trades" in Utica

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ROSER COMMUNICATIONS HAS AN OPENING FOR A RADIO JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES.

SOMEONE WHO CAN ALWAYS STAY A STEP AHEAD WITH PLANNING, PREPARATION, AND EXECUTION, BOTH ON-THE-AIR AND OFF. EXPERIENCE IS HELPFUL; YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH 3 RADIO STATIONS AND MANY EVENTS. SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, WRITING, RECORDING, PRODUCING, DJ’ING….IT’S ALL NEEDED. EMAIL GRANT AT ROSERGROUP.COM.

ROSER COMMUNICATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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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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