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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.

HP Hood In-Person Career Fair - December 6, 2023

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Looking for a new career in manufacturing? Hood is looking for Operator, Warehouse Workers, Maintenance Mechanics and more...

You're invited to their in-person job fair on Wednesday, December 6th, from 1pm to 4pm.

588 Broad Street, Oneida, NY

"Bring your resume and be ready to impress."

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Questions? Contact Tiffany Bezner 

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New Oneida County Civil Services Exams Have Been Issued!

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations have been issued within the Higher-Level Account Clerical and Information Technology series.

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View details at links.

Library Computer Specialist #16-791 (OC)

Application Deadline: December 22, 2023

Examination Date: January 26, 2024

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Principal Account Clerk #85-686 (OC)
Principal Account Clerk #74-870 (PROM)
Senior Account Clerk #64-673 (OC)
Senior Account Clerk #72-407 (PROM)

Application Deadline: December 22, 2023

Examination Date: February 10, 2024

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

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Office Hours - Thanksgiving Holiday 2023

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Happy Thanksgiving, from your friends at the Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions!

Offce Hours:

Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica - Closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.

Working  Solutions - Utica, 207 Genesee Street: Closed on Thanksgiving, Open Friday, November 24th. 

Working Solutions - Rome: Closed on Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

Working Solutions - Herkimer: Closed Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

Working Solutions - Wampsville: Closed Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

 

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FREE Virtual Job Fair: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 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, November 28, 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 grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.


>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text and can also 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/W991qW

(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 Nov. 27th at 8am. 

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Registered Businesses as of Nov. 28th:
Bassett Healthcare Network
Birnie Bus Service
Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc.
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
Centro
Colgate University
Comfort Windows
Community Wellness Partners
Dimmick Group Peterbilt
Driveline Retail Merchandising
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Emerald Equipment Systems Inc
First Choice Staffing
HP Hood LLC
opwdd.ny.gov/career-opportunities
Kelberman
Lithia & Driveway
Madison County
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
NYS OPWDD - Broome DDSOO
Optum: UnitedHealth Group
Pathfinder Village
sitrin.com
Springbrook
St. Joseph's Health
Sustainable Office Solutions, LLC
UPS
Upstate Caring Partners
Utica Board of Officials for Women's Basketball
Workforce Development Board - NYSCION
Working Solutions

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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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Featured Job Opportunities and Upcoming Hiring Events - November 17, 2023

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Mark Your Calendars!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/13/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/15/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/16/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/17/2023

Upcoming Hiring Events

  • 11/28/23-Free 7 County Virtual Job Fair. The job fair will take place Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pmThere will be staff available from Working Solutions’ training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help them get started in a satisfying and good paying career. Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/W991qW (Job Seekers select: "Attendee") 
  • 12/4/23-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, December 4, 2023, 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. 
  • 12/19/23- Save the date for the Central/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. More information coming soon.
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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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Online resources and personal assistance by Advisers at the Working Solutions centers combine to help you maximize the tools needed for an effective job search.

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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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