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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.

Presidents' Day Hours

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Monday, February 16, 2026, is Presidents' Day.

The Workforce Development Board and all Working Solutions offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - February 9, 2026

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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - February 6, 2026

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Skill acquisition and job opportunities are thriving. Check out the options below!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 02-02-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 02-03-2026

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 02-05-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 02-06-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 2/10/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 2/10/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
  • 2/11/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process.
  • 2/12/26 – 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. 
  • 2/18/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.
  • 2/19/26 – 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. 
  • 2/19/26 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY. 
  • Turning Stone Walk-In Wednesdays – Explore open positions at Salt; White Pine Cafe; The Pantry; The Crescent; and The Grand Expo on Wednesdays in February from 10:00AM – 6:00PM at the Tower Meeting Rooms at Turning Stone Casino Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478. No appointment needed! The interview process is quick, and same-day job offers are available. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 2/24/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb 24th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM! 
  • 3/3/26 – Golf Jobs Hiring Event from 1:00PM – 5:00PM at The Shenendoah Clubhouse at Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 3/7/26 – The Cove Summer Hiring Event from Noon – 4:00PM at Sylvan Beach Supply Co. at The Cove 750 Pioneer Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 3/12/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Save the date!
  • 3/24/26 – WERC Demystifying State Civil Service to Find Careers in State Government from 11:00AM – 12:30PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104.
  • NYS DOCCS – Join a Virtual Recruiting Event to learn how you can become a NYS Correction Officer Trainee! 

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. 
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs February 23 – May 13. There will be an Open House February 4th at 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus – Plumley Complex.
  • WERC Presenting Yourself to Employers Training – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Presenting Yourself to Employers Training! The training will take place on February 24th + February 26th from 9:00AM – 12:30PM. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 
  • Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 12-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from March 2 to May 22.
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WDB/Working Solutions February News and Opportunities

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Our February newsletter is chock full of new opportunities for job seekers, including:

great new local job opportunities

free learning/training opportunities

a new paid training opportunity

job fairs/hiring events

workforce news

and lots more!

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - February 2, 2026

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-26-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-27-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-28-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-29-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-30-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 2/2/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 2/3/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 2/5/26 – NYS DOCCS will be at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica from 10:00AM – 2:00PM.
  • 2/6/26 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 2/10/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process.
  • 2/10/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
  • 2/11/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 2/12/26 – 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. 
  • 2/18/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 2/19/26 – 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!
  • 2/19/26 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY. 
  • Turning Stone Walk-In Wednesdays – Explore open positions at Salt; White Pine Cafe; The Pantry; The Crescent; and The Grand Expo on Wednesdays in February from 10:00AM – 6:00PM at the Tower Meeting Rooms at Turning Stone Casino Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478. No appointment needed! The interview process is quick, and same-day job offers are available. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 3/3/26 – Golf Jobs Hiring Event from 1:00PM – 5:00PM at The Shenendoah Clubhouse at Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 3/7/26 – The Cove Summer Hiring Event from Noon – 4:00PM at Sylvan Beach Supply Co. at The Cove 750 Pioneer Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
  • 3/12/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Save the date!
  • 3/24/26 – WERC Demystifying State Civil Service to Find Careers in State Government from 11:00AM – 12:30PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Learn more
  • NYS DOCCS – Join a Virtual Recruiting Event to learn how you can become a NYS Correction Officer Trainee! 

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
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs February 23 – May 13. There will be an Open House February 4th at 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus – Plumley Complex.
  • WERC Presenting Yourself to Employers Training – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Presenting Yourself to Employers Training! The training will take place on February 24th + February 26th from 9:00AM – 12:30PM. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 
  • Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
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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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