Don't miss these valuable upcoming events and opportunities in our Apprenticeship November/December Newsletter!

Including:

National Apprenticeship Week Events

Incentives for Businesses

Free Training Opportunities 

Helpful Information about Apprenticeships

And More....

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*Just In: New Apprenticeship Event: Union Labor Job and Career Exploration Job Fair - November 9, 2023

Compensation: $63,108 to $80,248 Annually

Vacancy ID # 142241

Please note: the application deadline is November 3, 2023.

The New York State Department of Labor Department of Employment Workforce Solutions is hiring an Employment Counselor! The incumbent will provide complete employment counseling services to applicants in need of special assistance in determining and realizing their occupational potentials. Specific duties and requirements are included below:

The Employment Counselor will:

Provide vocational counseling and career development information to individuals looking for employment. Use interview techniques and testing devices to assess the individual's vocational needs and capabilities as well as help them understand and resolve their problems to obtaining employment. Assist in developing an employment plan, maintain a record of interviews and provide follow-up assistance as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• You must have a Master's or higher in career development, counseling, education, psychology, or social work.
• One year of full-time employment counseling experience.
• Establishment of a one-to-one employment counseling relationship, including gathering customer information and relating it to the labor market.
• The selection and utilization of career assessments or standardized testing instruments.
• The development and implementation of employment plans.
• Experience performing recruitment; academic advisement; interviewing customers for unemployment, health insurance, or public assistance benefits are NOT considered qualifying.
• The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

TO APPLY:  All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by 11/03/23 and submitted via email to

Please include, Vacancy ID 142241, Employment Counselor -- Utica in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

For more information regarding this vacancy, please visit: https://statejobs.ny.gov/employees/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=142241

Our November Newsletter is Here!

This month is jam-packed with new events and opportunities for you, including upcoming in-person and virtual hiring events and job fairs, new free learning/training opportunities, incentives for businesses and more.

Plus we have a new staff member to introduce you to-- and some great success stories too!

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DYK the NYS Department of Labor offers a variety of helpful workshops online every weekday?

Plus you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

Oct 30

1 pm - Job Fair Preparation

Oct 31

11 am - Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm - Salary Negotiation

Nov 1

11 am - Networking
11 am - An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
1 pm - NYSDOL Resources 101

Nov 2

11 am - Career Assessment & Exploration
11 am  - Using Age to your Advantage
1 pm  - Managing Job Loss and Moving On

Nov 3

11 am  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

See More Opportunities and Register Here

There are a lot of great opportunities for you in November!

Featured Job Opportunities

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Events

• 11/2/23-Northstar Digital Literacy Training at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer from 2pm-3pm. All skill levels welcome! Northstar Digital Literacy is a program targeted toward upskilling individual skills including basic computer skills, career search skills, and Microsoft Office platforms. No appointment necessary to attend. Questions? Call Herkimer Working Solutions at 315-867-1400. 
• 11/9/23-Union Labor Job and Career Exploration Fair from 10 am to 1 pm at MVCC’s Utica Campus. The Central New York Labor Council and the NY State Department of Labor have teamed up to help the community connect with good paying jobs, expand access to pre-apprenticeship programs and to help current union employers build a workforce for the future. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!

• 11/14/23-Department of Labor’s Central /Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. Over 30 businesses already registered! 
• 11/15/23-Utica Mini Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2^nd Floor, Utica. Featured businesses include Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, NY State Department of Transportation, CABVI, The Defense Financing and Accounting Service and more!
• 11/16/23-Optum in support of Bassett Healthcare will hold a hiring event for Customer Service, Hospital Billing and Patient Access/Patient Care Representatives. 
• 11/17/23-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair 1pm to 3 pm at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer. Meet with representatives from Tractor Supply Distribution, Herkimer County DSS, Valley Health Services and Acorn Products and find out about their job opportunities.