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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 - January 31, 2025

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There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in February you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact
  • The Women's Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a new workshop series: Google Docs & Google Sheets Training! It will be over the course of 3 weeks, every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting February 11th until February 26th. On the final day, all attendees will receive a certificate for completing the course (18 hours of training). 
  • 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. 
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Eddie Barone and Deb Grogan from First Source Federal Credit Union for a Financial Empowerment workshop, which will cover how to budget, how to open a savings account, money management, and more! The workshop will take place March 6, 2025, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104 or email to sign up today! 
  • 2/5/25 – DFAS Rome Resume Building Class. 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Rome Alliance Church located at 920 Turin St, Rome, NY 13440. Register by using the QR code at link.
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place March 27, 2025, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. See link for more information!
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Together for Youth is looking for a Prevention Family Specialist in Madison County

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Remote with travel

Salary Range $23.08 - $25.48 Hourly
Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Learn More Here

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WDB/Working Solutions February News and Opportunities

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You won't want to miss our February newsletter!

We've got valuable new FREE learning and training opportunities coming up, including

Free computer training

Job search workshops

A NEW Brownfields Training grant opportunity

Apprenticeship training opportunities

Free Metrix skills training

PLUS

New WDB staff to introduce

New local job opportunities

Workforce news

Business incentives and opportunities

Community opportunities

Great success stories

AND lots more!

 

READ IT HERE

 

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Mohawk Valley Edge is hiring a Planner/Engineer in Rome, NY

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Mohawk Valley EDGE is seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill the position of Planner/Engineer.

EDGE is a not-for-profit economic development company serving Oneida and Herkimer counties. It provides professional staff services to the Griffiss Local Development Corporation, Oneida County Industrial Development Agency, and Rome Industrial Development Corporation and works closely with state and local development agencies.

EDGE’s primary customers are private-sector companies intending to invest and grow in the Mohawk Valley. The Planner/Engineer is expected to meet with customers to help define their facility needs, plan for appropriate investments in buildings, utilities, and equipment, and help companies with siting and permitting projects that allow them to prosper locally.

Salary range is $85,000-$95,000, with an exceptional benefits package.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION AND HOW TO APPLY

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Herkimer County is looking for a Building Maintenance Worker and Herkimer County Sheriff’s Department: Civil Clerk

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Learn more at links:

Building Maintenance Worker

Herkimer County Sheriff’s Department: Civil Clerk.

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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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Online resources and personal assistance by Advisers at the Working Solutions centers combine to help you maximize the tools needed for an effective job search.

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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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