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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.

IN PERSON JOB FAIR Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 - Oneida County Office Bldg., Utica

Job-Fair

EVERYONE WELCOME!

9am - Noon~ Friday ~ Sept. 20, 2024

ONEIDA COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 1ST Fl.
800 Park Avenue Utica, NY
315-798-3688

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IRS Virtual Hiring Event - August 22, 2024, 2pm-4pm

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GS05-GS13 with a salary range from $39,576-$157,934.

 

Openings in Brooklyn, New Windsor, New York, Utica, and White Plains.

 

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the New York State Department of Labor

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And you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

Aug 13

11 am Transferable Skills
11 am Veterans Services and Resources
1 pm Managing Job Loss and Moving On

Aug 14

11 am Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session
11 am Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm The Power of Positivity

Aug 15

11 am Civil Service
11 am Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm Public Speaking

Aug 16

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Home Ownership Center/: Utica Neighborhood Housing Service is looking for a Residential Construction Coordinator in Utica

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The HomeOwnershipCenter is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1979, and serves Oneida,Herkimer, Madison, Otsego, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties. The mission of the HomeOwnershipCenter is the revitalization and growth of neighborhoods.

Deadline to apply is 8/22/2024

 

SEE DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY

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New Featured Jobs, Job Fairs and FREE Learning and Training Events - August 12, 2024

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Explore the opportunities available in our area for employment and skill development!

 

FEATURED JOBS

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • 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. 
  • 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 full tuition and fees at MVCC, as well as last-dollar support for required materials expenses to eligible candidates.  Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Interested candidates can visit https://www.mvcc.edu/mvtechcorps/ and complete an interest form so you will be contacted when registration for the Fall Semester begins.
  • 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 new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service & NY State Positions. The workshop will take place September 12, 2024, from 9:30AM – 11:30AM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. More information at links
  • 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
  • Do you need career coaching? Are you unsure of your future career path or need advice on your next steps? Call and make an appointment today for one-on-one career coaching with Stephanie, the Executive Director of the Women’s Employment and Resource Center, at (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Their office is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30AM – 4:00PM located at 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Appointments are available for the month of August. 
  • Help preserve the peace within our parks! The New York State Park Police are looking to add to their patrol force. A brochure is here with more information regarding the required civil service test, the exam & selection process, salary, benefits, and more!
  • 8/19/2024 through 8/30/2024 – Free Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program. 9:00AM to 3:00PM at MVCC’s Utica Campus. Course includes OSHA-30 Certification, opportunity to gain transferable and in-demand skills, Interview with local employers upon completion. For more information contact Sommer Edwards at (315) 207-6951 ext. 133 email: .
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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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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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