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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.

Upcoming Job Fairs, Training Opportunities and Featured Jobs - January 12, 2024

Career-Ahead

There’s a lot going on in the next few weeks so mark your calendars!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/8/2024

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/10/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/11/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/12/2024

 

JOB FAIRS/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • 1/17/24-Utica Working Solutions is hosting a Mini Job Fair. From 11 am to 1 pm, you can meet with representatives from Casa Imports, Wilcor, Wolfspeed, Kelberman Center, Sturges Manufacturing,  and  Carpenters’ Local 277. There will be opportunities for warehouse workers, office staff, direct care providers, construction, and production workers just to name a few. We hope to see you then! 
  • 1/18/24-Free Northstar Computer Literacy training at 2pm on Thursday January 4th at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer.  Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word, and Excel and more. For more information call 315-867-1400. 
  • 1/19/24-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair. From 1-3 pm at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 1/19/24-Free Introduction to Welding Training at MVCC. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc.edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at . 315-334-7778. 
  • 1/23/24- Central Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair 11 am to 2 pm.   PRE-REGISTER TODAY: https://nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com  .
  • 1/25/24-Madison County Working Solutions Career Center will be holding a Job Fair from 10 am to 12 pm at 133 N. Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Meet with representatives from Madison County businesses to find your next job or career role.  Representatives from Community Memorial Hospital, CCI Companies, Carpenter’s Local 277, Colgate University, Oneida Nation Enterprises, HP Hood, The Arc of Madison/ Cortland Counties, Oneida Health, Madison County Personnel, YMCA Tri-Valley, and Morrisville State College will be there. We hope you will too! 
  • 1/26/24-Oneida County is hosting a Job Fair from 9 am to 12 pm at the Oneida County Office Building, 1st Floor, 800 Park Avenue Utica. Call 315-798-3691 for more information. 
  • 1/30/24-RADAR Job Fair 11 am to 1 pm. Connect with businesses in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties. Register today at https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xmg0l8  . Jobseekers select “Attendee”.
  • 2/5/24- 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, February 5, 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. 

MORE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Starting this month:  Herkimer BOCES will be hosting English as a Second Language classes at Herkimer Working Solutions every Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm. They will also be hosting classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 at the Herkimer BOCES Remington Complex in the Adult Literacy Office. Classes are free and no appointment is necessary to attend, individuals do not have to attend every class in order to participate. If people are interested in learning more, they can contact Hanka Grabovica at 315-867-2085 or
  • 2/2/2024 through 2/15/24-Free Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program. 9 am to 2:30 pm 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 Brianne Nobile at 315-207-6051 ext.149 email:
  • Spring Training!- Get on the fast track to a new career with MVCC’s Free FastTrack Career Exploration. Robotic, Automation and Manufacturing, Welding, Certified Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Cybersecurity, NYS Security Guard Certificate. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc.edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at .
  • February and March--Women’s Employment and Resource Center is offering free computer skills training to unemployed and under employed women who are actively seeking work. Call or email to reserve a spot. (315)724-1718 ext. 104 ; .
  • Free online training for the NYS Department of Labor
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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations: PC Operator and Public Health Series - January 11, 2024

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See details at links:

Data Processing Coordinator #86-703 (OC)

Instructional Computing Specialist #63-710 (OC)

Public Health Educator #67-651 (OC)

Student Information & Instructional Specialist #64-371 (OC)

Application Deadline: February 7, 2024

Examination Date: March 23, 2024

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

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Exam Announcements for Herkimer County - January 11, 2024

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See Details at Links:

Account Clerk Account Clerk-Typist

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Aging Services Assistant

Computer Operator-Programmer

Senior Microcomputer Specialist

 

http://herkimercounty.org

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SUNY Fulton-Montgomery is looking for an Apprenticeship and Career Planning Specialist in Johnstown

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SUNY Fulton-Montgomery is  expanding their Business & Community Partnerships Team.

They are seeking a dynamic individual who has workforce development experience, or apprenticeship experience, NYSDOL and/or SUNY knowledge.

See full job description and how to apply:

https://www.fmcc.edu/about/files/2023/12/Apprenticeship-and-Career-Planning-Specialist-12.13.23.pdf

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Office Hours Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 15, 2024

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Monday, January 15th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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

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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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