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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.

Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - May 5, 2023

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See who's looking to Hire You today:

Job Opportunities

The Workforce Development Board is looking for a Placement Coordinator in Utica

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Hiring Events

Open Interviews at Walmart in New Hartford and Utica

• 5/6/23 - Water Safari Resort in Old Forge is offering instant interview sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its main offices at 3183 State Route 28, to fill summer and year-round employment roles at its various businesses.


• 5/8/23 and 5/9/23 - Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Corrections Officers. To find out more email .


• 5/10/23 - ICAN Job Fair from 4 pm to 7 pm at Delta Hotels by Marriott on Genesee Street in Utica. Now hiring for everything from Direct Care to Administration, Entry level through leadership. To find out more email .


• 5/11/23 - Civil Service Strategies Workshop-Learn about applying for civil service positions with Oneida County. https://www.working-solutions.org/news/you-re-invited-to-our-free-civil-service-workshop-on-may-11-2023


• 5/12/23 - NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is hiring Skilled Trades, Cooks, Entry level Clerical, Social Workers, Lab Techs and much more. Join them for an Open house 5/12/23 from 1 pm to 5 pm at MOTAC, Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome. Call 315-768-8581 Ext. 3600 to find out more.


• 5/13/23 - Water Safari Resort in Old Forge is offering instant interview sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its main offices at 3183 State Route 28, to fill summer and year-round employment roles at its various businesses.


• 5/17/23 - Department of Labor Utica Mini Job Fair 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions.


• 5/17/232 and 5/24/23 - Oneida County is hiring 911 Dispatchers. Join them on 5/17 and 5/24 from 4pm-7pm for tours and on the spot interviews. Call 315-765-2519 for more info.


• 5/19/23 - Durham School Services will host an onsite recruitment at Utica Working Solutions from 10 am to 12 pm. Find out about paid CDL B Driver’s License Training!


• 5/23/23 - Department of Labor Central/ Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. 


• 6/6/23 - Save the date: Student and Community Job Fair at Central Valley Academy in Ilion from 1 pm to 4 pm.

 

 

 

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The New York State Canal Corporation is hiring

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"Do you want to work outside, work with your hands and work with equipment? Our friends at the New York State Canal Corporation are hiring for open positions! Join Canalside for a future built on centuries of success."

The New York State Canal Corporation is hiring for the following positions:

Canal Helper $15.19 per hour
• Assist in operation and maintenance of Canal equipment and structures. Assist in grounds and facilities maintenance at Canal sites and assist in operation of lift bridges.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Canal-Helper.html

Canal Structure Operator: $17.26 per hour
• Assist Chief Lock Operators in operating and maintaining Canal structures. Interact with recreational and commercial boaters and be responsible for recording specific operational data plus directing all boaters appropriately through locks.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Canal-Structure-Operator.html

Marine Helper: $15.19 per hour
• Assist in onshore and offshore maintenance of various floating plant work and dredge vessels and assist in levee and channel embankment repair.
• For more information or to apply visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/Marine-Helper.html

Canal Jobs offer:
• On-the-Job Training
• Entry Level Skills for Maritime, Engineering, Machine Shop and Other Careers
• Time Toward a NYS Pension
• Hands-on work with large equipment
• Unique and historic work environment

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May/June Apprenticeship Newsletter

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Our Apprenticeship newsletter is here with a lot of new opportunities for you, including:

  • The Workforce Development Board is hiring a Placement Coordinator for our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant
  • Listen to Project Director Sommer Edwards' interview on Talk of the Town about our virtual job fairs and some of the free services we provide to job seekers
  • Women: Jumpstart your career in manufacturing with a free course sponsored by MACNY and MVCC
  • Businesses: We can help upskill your workforce
  • Free pre-apprenticeship training
  • New resources, interesting articles and much more...

READ IT HERE

 

 

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New Website for Western Adirondack Job Seekers

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DYK there is a sizeable number of the employers in the Western Central Adks (Woodgate, Forestport, White Lake, Otter Lake, Thendara, Old Forge, Eagle Bay, Inlet) areas that may be commutable for interested job seekers?

WorkforceADK is a free public service brought to you by Central Adirondack Association (CAA) and LivingADK. It features retail, hospitality, food service, construction jobs and more, and it is FREE for all job seekers to use

"Take a drive to the Adirondacks and work in the Woods."

View/Download the Infographic to Learn More. 

Get started today finding your dream job in the Adirondacks at:  https://workforceadk.com/ 

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Don't miss our May newsletter...

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We've got a lot of new opportunities to share with you this month, including:

>New Job Opportunities (We are hiring!!)

>A valuable Civil Service Workshop to help you navigate the process of applying

>Local Job Fairs and Hiring Events

>Free learning opportunities

>And lots more, including some great success stories too!

READ IT HERE

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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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