As June swiftly draws to a close, the opportunities for finding new jobs and acquiring new skills remain strong. Check out these great opportunities below:

FEATURED JOBS

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/17/2024

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-20-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-21-2024

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 6/27/24 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.
• 7/9/24 – DFAS Open House 5:00PM – 7:00PM 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. Check out the QR code at link.
• 7/23/24 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
• 7/26/24 – In-person Job Fair at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave, Utica from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. All are welcome! For more information call (315) 798-3688.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: Summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
• 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.
• Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. $1000 stipend upon completion of the program. Check out the attached flyer for more details. The next training runs July 29-August 15, 2024. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Working Solutions.
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their August Mental Wellness Vision Board Workshop. The workshop takes place August 1, 2024, from 9:30AM – 12:30 PM. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Set your goals for the future! 
• 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 . See the flyer attached.
• The NYSDOL is holding selected webinars at the Herkimer Working Solutions to share some of the learning platforms the NYSDOL has to offer. Webinars available will help you brush up on your interviewing techniques, learn new skills with Coursera, manage job loss and moving on, or check out others available!. For more information, call (315) 867-1400.
• 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. Also see the Careers with New York State workshop.Careers with New York State workshop.

Join the Madison County Police Academy!

Offered through SUNY- Morrisville

See details here. 

Mark your calendars.There are a lot of great opportunities coming up!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/10/2024

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/12/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/13/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/14/2024

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 6/21/24- In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer. 
• 6/27/24- In-person Mini Job Fair from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 7/9/24- DFAS Open House 5:00PM – 7:00PM 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. 
• 7/26/24- In-person Job Fair at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave, Utica from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. All are welcome! For more information  call 315-798-3688.

TRAINING/HIRING OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: Summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
• 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.
• Real Life Rosies Bootcamp- A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. $1000 stipend upon completion of the program.  The next training runs July 29-August 15, 2024. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Working Solutions.
• 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 NYSDOL is holding selected webinars at the Herkimer Working Solutions to share some of the learning platforms the NYSDOL has to offer. Webinars available will help you brush up on your interviewing techniques, learn new skills with Coursera, manage job loss and moving on, or check out others available!  For more information, call 315-867-1400.

The Center for Careers in Government (CCG) presents a workshop to learn about careers with New York State! - June 25th

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.

Job Title: School Bus Driver City: Utica, NY

Full time for a school bus service. Duties: Provide safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school and school events, utilizing various vehicles to include vans, medium and/or large capacity school buses. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. Experience working with children is recommended, but not required.

Pay: $23.75/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1502801

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant City: Utica, NY

Full time for a general practice law office. Duties: Perform general paralegal or legal assistant duties. Requirements: Must have at least 1 year of experience working at a law office. Experience will all general legal work. Experience with real estate closings and CDs is a plus. Having a Notary license is great but not essential.

Pay: $35,000/year. Based on experience. Job Order # NY1502854

Job Title: Pool Technician City: Rome, NY

Seasonal full time for a swimming pool supply store. Duties: Load and track inventory on work truck. Transport/Move products out to customer job sites. Assembly, plumbing of swimming pool components with minor electrical work. Requirements: Valid Driver's License with clean driving record. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00/hour. Job Order # NY1502751

Job Title: Executive Director of Public Safety & Emergency Mgmt. City: Utica, NY

Full time for a public institution. Duties: Provide vision, leadership, direction and supervise the daily activities of the security force, develop training programs for the public security personnel. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Certified NYS DCJS Police or Peace Officer. Valid NYS pistol permit. 5 years exp. in operational planning, budgeting, and supervision. 7 years of progressive exp. as a ranking officer.

Pay: $96,000/year. Benefits. Job Order # NY1503119

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 1 City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a technical school. Duties: Receive and organize work to be processed and recorded. Review applications, claims, reports, and other documents for completeness, clerical accuracy and adherence to proper procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $35,148/year Job Order # NY1502717

Job Title: Buyer City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a high-tech electronics manufacturer. Duties: Procure raw material and services as needed. Monitor market trends for critical raw materials. Source & coordinate the transit of freight shipments.
Requirements: 1-3 years of progressive work experience required. Work or education experience in supply chain management in manufacturing environment preferred.

Pay: $65,000 - $80,000/year. Benefits. Job Order# DF8278726

Job Title: Client Services Representative II City: Utica, NY

Full time for a financial institution. Duties: Identifies client needs and recommends solutions when fraud has been identified. Records data captured during client interactions accurately. Requirements: 1+ years of customer/client service experience, including experience handling difficult client situations required. 1+ years of experience in the banking/financial industry preferred.

Pay: $23.00/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1502929

Job Title: Research Associate II City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a premier metals manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for the testing of materials targeted towards product development. Manage and maintain equipment and consumable lab supplies. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline required. Experience in safety, quality assurance, and best engineering and laboratory practices required.

Pay: $22.00 - $26.50/hour. Benefits. Job Order # DF8291738

Job Title: Head Chef City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a social services organization. Duties: Responsible for management of both back and front of the house staff and operations, and oversight of all menus and food events. Requirements: 5 years’ experience in culinary arts. 3 years supervisory experience required. Driver’s license required. Knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost and inventory principles, and safety/sanitation procedures required.

Pay: $58,500/year. Benefits. Job Order # DF8290592

Job Title: Operations Associate City: Chittenango, NY

Full time for a company that manufactures components for the commercial aerospace market. Duties: Handle the overall operations of our production facility. Responsible for meeting manufacturing deadlines, communicating business goals, programs, and processes for the entire shop floor. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent Must have Knowledge of Foundry environment.

Pay: $23.78/hour. Benefits. Job Order # DF8301763

The Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica, are closed on Wednesday, June 29, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth.

The Utica Career Center at 207 Genesee Street, Utica, will also be closed.

The Herkimer Career Center is open.

Madison  County (Wampsville) closed.

The Rome office is closed.

The contact information for additional locations can be found here:

https://www.working-solutions.org/about/locations