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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.

Durham School Services is currently hiring School Bus Drivers - Free CDL Training!

You're invited to the Durham School Services School Bus Driver recruitment event at Herkimer Working Solutions on Thursday– July 13th from 10am - Noon.

They offer free CDL training for those who want to start a school bus driving career

Will train the right applicants to earn a CDL license, along with the appropriate endorsements necessary for school bus transportation.

Whether you’re already a professional school bus driver - looking to break into the profession - needing to supplement your income - or needing a schedule that can be flexible - look no further!

(Drivers must be 21 years of age and hold a valid New York state driver’s license.)

Durham Offers:
Great pay rates with flexible, part time schedules and guaranteed hours . . . Paid time off . . .
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances . . . 401K w/ up to 4% match . . . Life insurance . . .
Voluntary benefits . . . MetLaw program . . . Employee discounts, and much more.

Questions? Call Durham at 315-275-8329 – Monday through Friday – 8 AM - 4 PM

Where: Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street - Herkimer, New York

When: Thursday, July 13th, from 10am to Noon.

Bassett Healthcare Navigator will be on site to assist anyone in need of health insurance

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MVCAA is Hiring for Head Start in Herkimer

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Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) has open positions for:

Head Start Teacher

Toddler Assistant Teachers

Head Start Classroom Aides

Classroom and Kitchen Substitutes

 

APPLY TODAY at: https://www.mvcaa.com/employment

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Don't miss our Apprenticeship Newsletter

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Our July/August 2023 Apprenticeship newsletter is here.

We've got valuable new learning/training opportunities, informative articles, job opportunities, new events, and incentives for businesses to tell you about. Plus we're welcoming a new staff member this month!

READ IT HERE 

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The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is Hiring!

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The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is actively recruiting for a full-time Executive Assistant and a Part-time Marketing Coordinator. 

Executive Assistant, Full-time position: M-F 8:30-5, $40-45k/year depending on experience.

Marketing Coordinator (PT) $21 hour- 25 hours a week. Flexible during above hours (some evenings required).

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VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE MARKETING COORDINATOR/ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

TO APPLY, CONTACT: 

Kari Puleo, Executive Director

Email: 

www.greateruticachamber.org

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FREE Virtual Workshops in July from the NYS Department of Labor

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From the NYS Department of Labor (DOL):

"Each month, we offer dozens of virtual workshops for job seekers on everything from resume writing and networking to salary negotiation and the Civil Service system. These free courses provide valuable job search information and satisfy work search requirements."

You can also see/register for your local career fairs too!

Visit the Career Center Event Calendar page to see what's happening in July and to register. 

If you are interested in registering for a workshop or career fair but you're not sure how, you can now find step-by-step instructions on our Career Center Event Calendar main page.

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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.