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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.

Herkimer County is hiring an Employment Counselor

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Learn more at link:

Department: Social Services
Title: Employment Counselor
Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $43,223.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Herkimer County is hiring a Social Services Attorney

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Department: Social Services - Learn more at link:

Title: Social Services Attorney Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $113,300.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - February 17, 2026

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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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WDB Virtual Job Fair - Tues., February 24, 2026

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REGISTER TODAY!

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, Inc., will be holding a FREE Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 11am to 1pm.

ALL BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS IN HERKIMER, MADISON AND ONEIDA COUNTIES ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER.

Chat one-on-one wih local employers on a virtual job fair platform that is easy
to use.

REGISTER HERE

Businesses: Select "Organization"
Job Seekers: Select "Attendee"

*if you have previously attended a job fair on the Premier Virtual platform your profile/booth remains on the system. Select log in.

Attending Businesses as of Feb 18th

Kamp Kiwanis
GoNetspeed
Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
Upstate Caring Partners
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Centro
Mohawk Valley Materials, Inc
Country Suburban Heating & Air Condition
Lithia & Driveway
Community Wellness Partners
opwdd.ny.gov-career-opportunities
Oneida County Sheriff's Office
First Choice Staffing
ICAN
NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Central New York Psychiatric Center
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - February 13, 2026

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Explore the valuable free workshops and job opportunities below!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs February 23 – May 13. There will be an Open House February 4th at 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus – Plumley Complex. 
  • WERC Presenting Yourself to Employers Training – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Presenting Yourself to Employers Training! The training will take place on February 24th + February 26th from 9:00AM – 12:30PM. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 
  • Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 12-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from March 2 to May 22. It is held Monday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica, NY. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program. 
  • NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting 3 upcoming recruitments at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 3/4, 3/24, and 4/15, all events running from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend one of the recruitment sessions. 
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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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