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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.

Opportunities with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in Oriskany

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DHSES Training Extra  This is a part time position where individuals would help role play different training scenarios at our State Preparedness Training Facility.   Specifically, role play would be in various scenarios to provide first responder community with relevant training focused on Homeland Security, Natural Disaster Preparedness, and Recovery.  No experience or education background necessary.

Senior Training Technician  There are a lot of specific minimum qualifications, listed on the posting.  The Senior Training Technician would conduct the trainings at the State Preparedness Training Facility.  The duties of the part time Senior Training Technician DHSES are complex and constantly evolving to meet current training needs of the NYS first responder community.

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Herkimer County Highway Department is looking for an Auto Mechanic

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Tentative Start Date January 2, 2024

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New Oneida County Civil Service examination: Disbursements Officer

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Oneida County Civil Service examination has been issued within the Higher-Level Account Clerical series:

Disbursements Officer #86-755 (OC)

Application Deadline: January 5, 2024

Examination Date: February 10, 2024

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/exams

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Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions Newsletter - December 2023

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This month we're sharing lots of upcoming hiring events and free learning/training opportunities.

Plus, see how our apprenticeship training grant programs are helping individuals prepare for a good paying career in a field they love.

And we have a new staff member to introduce to you and more!

READ IT HERE

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - December 8, 2023

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Here are some upcoming events and opportunities to ring in the Holiday Season and take us into the New Year:

 

Featured Job Opportunities

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Upcoming Events

  • 12/14/23- Verona Collective is hiring. The Oneida Nations new cannabis dispensary is opening in January. They will hold information sessions at the Turning Stone Casino at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. on Thursday December 14th and at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturday December 16th. During the information sessions, attendees will be introduced to Verona Collective’s full range of job opportunities, including positions in cultivation, processing, packaging, and retail. You can find more information here: https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/Verona-Collective-Careers/
  • 12/15/23-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair from 1 pm to 3pm at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Staffworks, Wilcor, Marquis Home Care, DOCCS, Student Transportation Inc., Gehring Tricot, and the Herkimer County Sheriff’s office will be there hoping to hire Machine Operators, Warehouse and Office Workers, Drivers, Production Workers and Corrections Officers. 
  • 12/19/23-Pre-register today for the Central/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. More than 35 businesses will be hiring for over 1200 open jobs. We hope to see you there! https://nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com/index.html
  • 1/8/24-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, January 8,2024 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. 

 

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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.

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Utica, New York 13501

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