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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.

Digital Literacy Workshops at Herkimer Working Solutions

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The NYS Department of Labor has partnered with Northstar Digital Literacy to offer FREE computer training and certifications to New Yorkers

Northstar Topics Include:
• Basic Computer Skills
• Internet Basics
• Career Search Skills
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• And more!

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Herkimer Working Solutions In-Person Mini Job Fair April 19, 2024

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Mark your calendars!

WHEN
Friday, April 19, 2024
1pm-3pm

WHERE
Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center
320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

Health Insurance Navigators will also be attending to promote programs

Questions? Call 315-867-1400

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor - March 25, 2024

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor!


Mar 25

1 pm Resume Development
1 pm Transferable Skills

Mar 26

11 am Networking
1 pm Fostering Access, Rights, and Equity (FARE) for Women Workers
1 pm Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session

Mar 27

11 am Spanish: Managing Job Loss and Moving On
11 am Using Age to Your Advantage
1 pm Building and Using your LinkedIn Profile

Mar 28

11 am Cannabis 101 for Jobseekers with Justice-Involvement
1 pm Job Fair Preparation
1 pm Virtual Career Center

Mar 29

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

 

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - March 25, 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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Job Title: Event Marketing Specialist                                                  City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that provides technology to top restaurant brands.  Duties: Plan, execute, and evaluate the company’s event marketing initiatives from trade shows and industry conferences to customer appreciation events and product launches. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field and 3 or more years of experience in event marketing.

           

Pay: $ 60,000-$70,000. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # DF7862743

 

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Job Title: Senior Principal Software Developer                                    City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures aerospace components. Duties: Build distributed software and systems that can use sophisticated AI algorithms and autonomous drones. Requirements: Bachelor's or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and a minimum of 10 years of prior experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

 

Pay: $118,000-$246,000/year. Benefits.                                                Job Order # DF7861181

           

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Job Title: Floor Technician                                                                  City:  Rome, NY

 

Part time for an environmental services company.  Duties: Responsible for floor maintenance of hard surfaces and carpet at various locations. Requirements: Must know how to operate high-speed buffer, Wet Vac, Carpet Shampooer, Upholstery Cleaner and related equipment. Clean driver’s license and evening availability during the week required.

 

Pay: $15.25/hour plus $5.67/hour health and welfare pay. Benefits. Job Order # DF7870139

 

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant/Accounting Clerk                         City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a real estate developer. Duties: Maintain accurate financial records and support the overall financial operations of the organization. Requirements: Associates degree and at least 1 year experience in office administration and accounting or other related fields. Must be proficient in using QuickBooks accounting, MS Word, and Excel software.

 

Pay: $17.00-$23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1494861

 

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Job Title: Service Desk Technician                                                      City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an industrial safety and supply distributor. Duties: Provide IT support to internal End Users to resolve issues, offer high-level customer service, and act as the single point of contact for the IT Department. Requirements: Associates Degree or Technical College Certificate in a related field or at least 2 years of Help Desk experience. A+ and ITIL Foundation Certification preferred.

Pay: Starts at $31,200/year. Benefits                                                    Job Order # DF7853819

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Job Title: Technical Production Worker                                               City: Oneida, NY         

 

Full time for a non-profit agency that provides employment for people with disabilities. Duties: Set up manufacturing equipment following prints and specifications. Ensure quality by assessing, modifying, and calibrating equipment. Assist production workers with safety and quality. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 3 years' manufacturing experience. Associate's degree preferred.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order# DF7871222 

 

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Job Title: Finishing Technician I                                                         City: Dolgeville, NY

 

Full time for a company that manufactures sporting equipment. Duties: Operate finishing machinery and apply decorative finishing components to baseball bats.  Requirements One to three years of manufacturing experience. On the job training will be provided. The ability to solve problems and trouble shoot issues and exceptional attention to detail are required.

Pay: $15.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1491800

 

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Job Title: Development Assistant                                                        City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local college. Job Duties: Manage the college’s major gift campaigns and fundraising activities including donor relations and special events.  Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and two years of successful fundraising experience, or progressive experience in communications, public relations, advertising, or a related field. Experience with online fundraising and donor engagement required.

Pay: $53,735/year. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1494540

 

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Job Title: Chief Engineer                                                                     City: Verona, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, for a local hotel. Duties: Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance staff, conduct project inspections, and monitor work by staff, outside vendors and contractors. Requirements: Must have effective leadership and organizational skills, the ability to read and create blueprints and the ability to control multiple projects at once. Must be able to lift bulky, heavy objects and climb stairs and ladders.

Pay: $58,000-$63,000/year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF7867531

 

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Job Title: Nutrition Educator                                                                City: Oneida County, NY

 

Full time for an organization that delivers public education to low-income communities. Duties: Provide educational programs to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among limited resource families. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and one year of transferrable functional experience. Associate degree preferred. Must have 1 year of volunteer or work experience.

 Pay: $19.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1494808

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Featured Job Opportunities and Learning/Training Opportunities March 22, 2024

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Looks like March is going to go “out like a lion” but don’t let that dampen your work search enthusiasm. Some great networking opportunities, job fairs and trainings are coming your way!

FEATURED JOBS

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 3/26/24-Meet the Employer-Wilcor International-10 am to12 pm at the Utica Career Center, in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor .Meet with a representative from Wilcor International and apply for one of their open positions. Great networking opportunity. 
  • 3/26/24 MVCC STEM Career Fair, Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica. Connect with employers who offer part-time and full-time employment opportunities in the STEM fields including science, technology, engineering, and math.
  • 3/26/24 DFAS Open House from 4;30 to 6:30 pm at the Camden Town Hall, 47 Second Street, Camden, NY (The brick building with the clock). Find out how to apply for great Federal Jobs using the USA.Jobs website. 
  • 3/27/24-DFAS Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Oneida Public Library 459 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421 Current openings include: Accounting Technician, Contact Representative, Accountant and Financial Analysts. . Information will be provided on how to apply. All careers are federal positions with full federal benefits.
  • 3/28/24-SUNY Poly Spring 2024 Career Fair, Thursday, March 28, 2024, Time:12pm - 3pm, 800 Wildcat Drive, Marcy, New York 13502.
  • 4/1/24- Carpenter’s Local #277 is hiring both apprentice and journeyman carpenters. With lots of big construction projects coming up in the local area, this is a great opportunity to earn good money while you learn skills that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Information Session Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6 pm in the first- floor conference room at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. Please be on time and use the Genesee Street entrance.
  • 4/2/24-RADAR Virtual Job Fair. 11:00am to 1:00pm. FREE. All businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware Otsego and Onondaga counties are welcome
  • 4/2/24-Madison County Working Solutions Job Fair from 10 am to 12 pm at The Bell Tree, 20 N Main Street, Earlville, NY. Contact Ellen Bowe at Madison County Working Solutions for more information at 315-363-2400. 

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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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