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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.

Oneida County Department of Children and Family Services (DFCS) Job Fair May 9, 2025

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Everyone Welcome!

9AM TO Noon


ONEIDA COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR
800 PARK AVENUE, UTICA, NY

(315) 798-3691

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Liberty Resources is hiring an Enough is Enough Advocate in Oneida

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About Liberty Resources:


"Liberty Resources is a dynamic and growing human services agency and a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you will have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a fun atmosphere.


"Our employees have passion around our values of service, excellence, and responsibility. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.


"We are committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes."

 

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New Job Opportunity at Herkimer College

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Principal Account Clerk

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations: Entry and Upper-Level Probation and Police Supervisor/Investigator series

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Deputy Sheriff Patrol-Sergeant #70-007220 (PROM)

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

Examination Date: June 14, 2025

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Probation Officer 1 Trainee #60-023060 (OC)

Application Deadline: May 9, 2025

Examination Date: June 28, 2025

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

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Featured jobs and free training events - March 24, 2025

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Mark your calendars for valuable upcoming FREE opportunities for you!

 

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! MVCC is actively seeking qualified candidates for various employment opportunities that align with their mission to provide accessible education and support services. For information on the current openings, visit Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center.

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 3/22/25 – Entertainment & Events Job Fair 10:00AM – 2:00PM at The Showroom at Turning Stone Casino Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
  • 3/26/25 – 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.  
  • 3/27/25 – In-person Madison County Working Solutions Job Fair from 9:30AM – 11:30AM, located at the 133 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
  • 4/3/25 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 11:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
  • 4/17/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 
  • 4/17/25 – Workshop to learn about state jobs and Civil Service directly following the Rome Community Job Fair at Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY. 
  • 4/17/25 – Workshop to learn about state jobs and Civil Service at 3:00PM at the Jervis Public Library at 613 N Washington Street, Rome, NY.
  • 5/6/25 – The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany is holding an Open House! Register by April 1st by using the QR code at link!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
  • Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals! 
  • Police Academy at SUNY Morrisville! The Madison County Regional Phase I Police Academy is offered through SUNY Morrisville, with the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and the New York State University Police. It is designed for current civilian or non-sworn New York State residents who are interested in entering the law enforcement field as a police officer in New York State. Although the program does not guarantee admission into a police department, every standard required in a full-time basic police academy applies, including physical fitness, attendance, and academics. For more information about the program, including completion standards, entrance requirements and training schedule, please contact office at (315) 684-6003 or visit https://www.morrisville.edu/police-academy
  • Empowered Pathways' Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering two new workshops this spring. The Job Interview Skills workshops will be presented by their Executive Director, Stephanie Eghigian. One will be held on Tuesday, April 15th and the other on Tuesday, April 29th. Both will be from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Those interested can choose which date works best for them! 
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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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