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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.

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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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - October 15, 2024

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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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Monday October 14, 2024 

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a medical center. Duties: Responsible for all hot food production for meals covered during shift, all baking done in the kitchen, assigning daily cold food production, etc. Requirements: Must have knowledge and ability to prepare quantity foods to preserve nutrients and to prepare foods appealing in appearance and palatable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

           

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8939386

 

Monday October 14, 2024                                                                      

Job Title: Bookkeeper                                                                          City: Sherrill, NY

Part time for a wholesaler. Duties: Basic accounting processes and procedures including AP, AR, posting general ledger transactions and closing activities. Requirements: Experience is preferred, but willing to train the appropriate candidate. Must be a self-starter, who is able to work in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to learn.

Pay: $15.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1513119           

 

Tuesday October 15, 2024 

Job Title: Mechanical Equipment Operator                                          City: Newport, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a town in Herkimer County. Duties: Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance, loading and unloading equipment, and ensuring sites are kept clean and equipment is safely turned off and stored. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Relevant license and safety certification. Must have at least 1 year of operating equipment experience.

 

Pay: $21.63/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1512946

 

 

Tuesday October 15, 2024

Job Title: Cast Shop Spare Operator                                                   City: Rome, NY

Full time for a copper rolling mill. Duties: Operation of mill machines. Set up and operate casting machines. Mount, align and secure molds, adjust, and operate casting process. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Post high school or vocational education desirable. Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred. Casting experience preferred.

 

Pay: $25.00/hour after a year of service. Benefits.                               Job Order # DF8910080

 

Wednesday October 16, 2024

Job Title: Pre-K Teacher Aide                                                              City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a technical school. Duties: Assist school teachers in the performance of their teaching functions by performing varied duties associated with teaching process. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have additional experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Pay: $19,668/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1513109

 

 

Wednesday October 16, 2024

Job Title: Market Sales Leader                                                                         City: Canastota, NY    

 

Full time for a commercial baking company. Duties: Responsible for achieving sales objectives to grow overall business by leading execution of Direct Store Delivery Excellence best practices in the market. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. 3-5 years of related experience in customer relations. 6 months experience leading others. Driver’s license required.

 

Pay: $62,500 - $81,300/year. Benefits.                                                  Job Order # DF8928484

 

                                   

Thursday October 17, 2024

Job Title: Patient Coordinator                                                              City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a dental service chain. Duties: Provide patient support by scheduling and confirming patient appointments, organizing charts, verifying insurance and payment collection. Balance nightly deposits and credit card processing. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a high regard for time management.

                                                                                                                                    

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8924190

 

Thursday October 17, 2024

Job Title: Customer Service                                                                City: Sherrill, NY

 

Full time for a European specialist toy distributor. Duties: Duties include light office/clerical, customer service, communication via email and telephone. Company is willing to hire a trainee and offer full training. Requirements: Accounts experience helpful, as you may assist with accounting tasks. Experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1513120

 

Friday October 18, 2024

Job Title: Class B Truck Driver                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a wholesale distributor that works with small businesses across the United States. Duties: Responsible for transporting and delivering goods as instructed. May be asked to pull and pack orders in the warehouse. Requirements: DOT physical & drug test required. Hazmat endorsement is a plus.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1512695

 

Friday October 18, 2024

Job Title: Customer Service Representative                                        City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a diversified financial services company. Duties: Responsible to deliver a positive customer experience to current and prospective bank customers on the banking floor. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have 2 years of bank and/or customer service required.

Pay: $17.50 - $23.82/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8942836

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - October 11, 2024

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Explore the possibilities below and mark your calendars!

 

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

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And you can also speak with an Employment Counselor!

Learn more and register today at link below:

Oct 7

11 am Building and Using your LinkedIn Profile
11 am Self-Motivation
1 pm Going to School to Get Back to Work

Oct 8

11 am Spanish: Managing Job Loss and Moving On
11 am Managing Job Loss and Moving On
1 pm Job Fair Preparation

Oct 9

11 am Using Age to Your Advantage
11 am Veterans Services and Resources
1 pm Time Management

Oct 10

11 am Civil Service
1 pm Learn New Skills with Coursera
1 pm SNAP Overview

Oct 11

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

 

Register and see more opportunities from the NYS Department of Labor

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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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