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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.

Wilcor Recruitment at Herkimer Working Solutions - June 8, 2023

"#1 in Vacation Products, Providing Family Fun absolutely everywhere!"

Hiring:
Administrative Assistant
Maintenance and Warehouse Workers
Accounts Receivable 

Come and talk to recruiters to work for this family-owned local business!!!

When: Thursday, June 8th, from 10am -Noon

Where: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

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Bassett Healthcare Navigator on site at each of these events to assist with health insurance.

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

 

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Featured Events and Hiring Events - June 2, 2023

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Great things are happening:

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 5/30/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/1/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/2/2023

Featured Hiring Events

Here are some events you can look forward to in June:

  • 6/5/23—North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (Local 277) is holding and information session for Apprentice and Journeyman looking to join the Union. The information session starts promptly at 6 pm in the conference room on the 1st floor of the State Office Building, 207 Genesee St. Utica. Attendees should use the Genesee St. entrance.
  • 6/6/23—Student and Community Job Fair at Central Valley Academy in Ilion from 1 pm to 4 pm.
  • 6/7/23—Free Six County Virtual Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm featuring businesses from Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties. 
  • 6/7/23—NY State Office of Mental Health is having a Career Fair from 11 am to 6 pm at 9005 Old River Road in Marcy. Now hiring food service workers, social workers, recreation therapists, secure care treatment aides, environmental services workers, nurses and many other job titles. For more information, email 
  • June 8th from 10 am to 12 pm Herkimer Working Solutions will be hosting  a representative from Wilcor International. They will be hoping to hire an Administrative Assistant, an Accounts Receivable Clerk and Maintenance and Warehouse workers. 
  • 6/21/23—In Person Mini Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions. Businesses attending include Department of Transportation, Walmart, DOCCS, BOCES OHM, McCraith Beverages, The Neighborhood Center, The Nurse Connection Staffing, Standard Heating/ Cooling, Central New York Psychiatric Center, International Paper, Remet Corp, Visions Hotels, HTC, OPWDD, Sturges, and Walgreens.
  • 6/22/23—Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair 11 am to 2 pm
  • Pratt & Whitney HMI Interview Day in Clayville, NY is each Wednesday; Must apply online at https://www.Careers.RTX.com and receive invite from business.
  • Walmart in Utica and New Hartford is holding open interviews on Tuesdays at 5 pm at the Utica Walmart and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am at the New Hartford Walmart. A flyer is attached.
  • Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center is hiring Food Service and Environmental Services workers. No experience needed. To find out more call 315-738-4425.
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Our June Newsletter is Here, Chock-Full of Opportunities You Won't Want to Miss

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Here is a short preview of what's happening in the month of June:

>The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is Hiring in Utica, NY

>FREE Six County Job Fair

>MVCC is offering Fall Leadership and Supervisor’s Courses/ Scholarships available

>New Opportunities and Incentives for Businesses; Invitation to Attend the New York State Small Business Tour

>Celebrate World Refugee Day with us at our free webinar to learn about resources for New Americans, especially individuals with a disability

>New Community Events

>And many new opportunities and resources for Job Seekers, including free learning/training opportunities, job opportunities and lots more

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Register Today for our FREE Virtual Job Fair Happening Wed., June 7th!

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We invite businesses and job seekers in the following counties to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida,  Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

>Easy to use platform

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text or video

>Comprehensive reporting features

The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is: 

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xNGR6W

(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 Tues., June 6th, starting at 9:00am.

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Attending Businesses as of June 7th:

Chobani
Workforce Development Board - NYSCION
Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Astrocom Electronics, Inc.
Bassett Healthcare Network
CNYDDSO
U.S. Care Systems
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
City of Norwich
NYS OPWDD - Broome DDSOO
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
OTSEGO COUNTY - GOVERNMENT
Community Wellness Partners
The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
First Choice Staffing
All-Metro Homecare
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
CABVI
Bosman Law LLC
Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation
UPS
GPO Federal Credit Union
Resource Center for Independent Living
Community Bank N.A.
Walmart
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency Inc.
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
Chittenango Animal Hospital
Springbrook
New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program
Birnie Bus Service
US Census Bureau
Walmart
RADAR - The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness Grant
Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
Colgate University
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Chenango County
Knowles Precision Devices
Collins Aerospace
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Lithia & Driveway

 

 

We'll also have representatives from our training grant programs on hand to tell you about how we can help you jump start your career in a field that you love.

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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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This Week: Free Workshops You Can Take Online - May 30, 2023

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And you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

May 31

11 am How to Prepare for a Job Fair

1 pm Transferable Skills

June 1

11 am Resume Development

1 pm Networking

1 pm Using Age to your Advantage

June 2

11 am Chat w/an Employment Counselor

LEARN MORE AND HOW TO REGISTER

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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.

Job Search

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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Contact Us

Learn more about what Working Solutions can do for your business.

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.