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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.

FREE Virtual Job Fair: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free programs can help job seekers get started in a good paying career.


>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text or meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy to use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is:

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xXv448

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on Oct. 23rd at 8am.

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 Registered Businesses as of Oct. 23rd

OTSEGO COUNTY - GOVERNMENT
Bassett Healthcare Network
Springbrook
NYS OPWDD - Broome DDSOO
Birnie Bus Service
Optum: UnitedHealth Group
First Choice Staffing
Community Wellness Partners
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
NYSCRC Americorps Seniors - Senior Demonstration Program
LEAF, Inc
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
Upstate NY ReEntry Network
Mohawk Valley Health System (Wynn Hospital)
SUNY Delhi
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Sysco
Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.
Parratt-Wolff, Inc.
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Adirondack Bank
Aerotek
Chartwells Dining Services @ Colgate University
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Brookdale Senior Living
SUNY Morrisville
Emerald Equipment Systems Inc
Sustainable Office Solutions, LLC
Gear Jammerz
New York State Veterans Home at Oxford
Doce Lume Farm/Go Native! perennials LLC
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Liberty Resources
Corning Incorporated - Oneonta
Janitronics Inc.
UPS
T&K Lumber Company
Center for Family Life and Recovery Inc.
SUNY
HP Hood LLC
Centro
AmeriCorps VISTA
Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co.
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Janitronics Facility Services Inc.

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Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board's Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Project. The RADAR project advances the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that use Registered Apprenticeship and improving the access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities, with individuals with disabilities as the primary participants. This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.

RADAR staff will be available at the job fair to speak with anyone interested in participating in the grant.

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Monday, October 9th, is Columbus Day

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The Workforce Development Board and all Working Solutions offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Civil Service Opportunities: Get Exam Announcements

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New York State hires individuals who are afforded almost limitless opportunities that touch every part of public life — including education, environmental conservation, and even health care.

The State employs people of all ages, backgrounds, and education levels — from first responders to engineers, nurses, Computer programmers, research scientists, plow drivers, and more.

In addition to the exciting and diverse job opportunities, State employees also receive comprehensive compensation packages, including excellent health and retirement benefits and work-life balance options, such as flexible work hours and alternative work schedules.

Many jobs are available in the public sector.  Sign up to receive exam announcements here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYCS/subscriber/new?topic_id=NYCS_4.

To learn more about Civil Service opportunities visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/.

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October 2023 Newsletters: New Opportunities and Events

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Don't miss this edition of our Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions newsletter! 

We have a new grant to tell you about, plus we're sharing:

Incentives for employers

New learning/training opportunities for job seekers

A new job opportunity at the WDB

Great success stories

Staff news

Upcoming hiring events and featured job opportunities

And lots more...

READ IT HERE

 

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - Sept. 29, 2023

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Find Your Perfect Career

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 9/25/2023

Featured Hiring Events

• 9/30/23-Wynn Hospital Hiring Expo, 9 am to 2 pm at the Wynn Hospital Construction Offices, 201 Lafayette Street, Utica. Qualified candidates will receive on the spot job offers. 

• Through 10/1/23-Grand Opening Hiring Event, 9 am to 4 pm at Applegreens in the Schuyler Travel Plaza, 265 Carder Lane Road, Frankfort, NY. Now hiring Team Members and Custodians. On the spot offers. $300 sign on bonus. Competitive pay, benefits.

• 10/2/23-Carpenters’ Local #277 will hold an information session at the Utica State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, first floor, at 6 pm. Candidates should use the Genesee Street entrance. This is the first step in becoming a Union Carpenter and earning while you learn in their Apprenticeship Program. 

• 10/17/23-Central Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair-Save the Date!

• 10/18/23-Utica Mini Job Fair 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions. Stay tuned for more information!

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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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