The end of December is quickly approaching, but that won’t stop the opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills! Here are new featured job opportunities and some valuable training events you may want to attend!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-15-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-16-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-17-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-18-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-19-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 1/6/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
• 1/8/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
• 1/22/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.

Happy Holidays!

The Workforce Development Board at 209 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY, will be closed from December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026 and will reopen on January 2, 2026.

Herkimer Working Solutions will be closed December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

Utica Working Solutions (207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY)  will be closed December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

Madison County Working Solutions will be closed December 24 and December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

The DFAS’s Pathways Program positions listed below are for current students/individuals accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, full or half-time basis. And current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or graduate institution.

This is a PAID summer internship, running May - August.

Note that the announcements may list multiple locations to choose from so be mindful to the location section of the announcement.   

STUDENT TRAINEE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT)

Department of Defense

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Accounting Operations

Multiple Locations

Starting at $17.64 per hour (GS 4)

Internships Full-time

Open 12/16/2025 to 01/07/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852559300

STUDENT TRAINEE (ACCOUNTING)

Department of Defense

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Accounting Operations

Multiple Locations

Starting at $17.64 per hour (GS 4)

Internships Full-time

Open 12/16/2025 to 01/07/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852398500

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Title: Probation Officer (2 positions)

Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $54,448.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Department: Public Health
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Permanent, Full Time position
Salary: $48,000.00 (2025 base pay rate)