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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.

Featured Jobs and free training events - July 18, 2025

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 7/22/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. 
  • 7/23/25 – Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency will be at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee St. in Utica from 1:00PM – 3:00PM. They will be recruiting for Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Home Base Visitors, Family Specialists, Program Assistants, Resource Specialists, and Classroom Aides! 
  • 7/29/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM and is located at the Herkimer County Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
  • 8/14/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
  • 8/21/25 – 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. Save the date!
  • 9/25/25 – 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. An event schedule is attached!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
  • 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 Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
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Herkimer County upcoming Civil Service Exams: Correction Officer and Police Officer

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Learn more at links:


Correction Officer
Police Officer

The postings, informational page and application can be found here: http://herkimercountyny.gov

>Select:  Employment (Personnel/Civil Service will drop down)

>Select - Personnel/Civil Service

>Scroll to the middle of the page

>From the boxes you can select:

"Current Examinations" - click the “learn more” box to pull up the exam and its announcement.
“Examination Information” – click the “learn more” box to access upcoming exams and the application for all exams.

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Herkimer County Department of Social Services is hiring a Child Protection Service Caseworker

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Anticipated, Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $54,944.00 (2025 base pay rate)

Learn more HERE

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Talk 100.7FM, WUTQ has a full time opening for Morning Show Producer in Utica

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RCN is seeking a dynamic and driven Producer for WUTQ 100.7 Talk of the Town, signature morning talk show.

This position plays a key role in shaping compelling content, securing timely and relevant guests, managing show logistics, and engaging with the audience.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, engaging, and influential morning program that connects with the Central New York community.

View details and how to apply HERE

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Featured Jobs and free training events - July 11, 2025

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Mark your calendars for these valuable FREE opportunities!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-07-2025

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates.Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
  • 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 Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
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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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Utica, New York 13501

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