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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.

A new Oneida County Civil Service examination has been issued: Employment and Training / Volunteer Services series

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Workforce Development Counselor #89-137010 (OC)

Application Deadline: November 27, 2024

Examination Date: January 18, 2025

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

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations: Higher-Level Social Welfare Examiner, Human Services Paraprofessionals, and Inspection series

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Learn more at links:

Community Services Worker #89-158010 (OC)

Head Social Welfare Examiner #87-609010 (OC)

Head Social Welfare Examiner #75-592010 (PROM)

Intake Processing Specialist #87-132010 (OC)

Zoning Enforcement Officer Trainee #60-011040 (OC)

Application Deadline: November 27, 2024

Examination Date: January 18, 2025

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

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Herkimer Working Solutions Job Fair - November 13, 2024

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COME ON DOWN TO HERKIMER WORKING SOLUTIONS AND SPEAK WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM SOME OF THE AREA’S LEADING EMPLOYERS!

 

10:00AM-12:00PM | 320 N. PROSPECT ST. HERKIMER

HOW TO PREPARE

GET AN UPDATED RESUME
RESEARCH EMPLOYERS
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SEE ATTENDING BUSINESSES/DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 315-867-1400 OR VISIT US IN PERSON!

 

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Mohawk Valley EDGE Statement Regarding Federal CHIPS Funding to Wolfspeed - October 15, 2024

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Today, the Department of Commerce made a significant announcement with a preliminary agreement with Wolfspeed.

For chips funding support. This award will see a substantial $2.5 billion in direct funding and equity contribution by Wolfspeed under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding is a crucial step in the growth of Wolfspeed's Mohawk Valley Fab, which is dependent on the ability of Wolfspeed's Siler City facility in North Carolina to produce 200mm silicon carbide wafers, is a critical component for production at Wolfspeed's Marcy Nanocenter facility.

t's important to acknowledge Senator Charles Schumer's significant role in supporting the CHIPS and Science Act and his unwavering commitment to growing the semiconductor industry in the Mohawk Valley and New York State. His efforts have been instrumental in the most recent CHIPS announcement of funding to Wolfspeed, which will accelerate growth opportunities, including Wolfspeed's job target of over 600 employees and increased production capacity at the Mohawk Valley Fab at the Marcy Nanocenter site.

Marcy Nanocenter demonstrates true collaboration among local, county, State, and Federal officials and Wolfspeed's leadership to make the dream of advanced electronics/semiconductor manufacturing a reality right here in Oneida County.

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Valuable FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can speak with an employment counselor!

Oct 16

11 am Career Assessment and Exploration
 11 am Learning about Child Care Assistance Program Overview
1 pm Writing Effective Cover Letters

Oct 17

11 am Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
11 am Who Hires Individuals with Prev. Legal History:Dispelling the Myths
 1 pm SUNY Micro-Credentials

Oct 18

1 pm Chat with an Employment Counselor

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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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