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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.

Request For Proposal - Auditing Services - 2023

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The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB) is requesting a proposal from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, with the option of auditing its financial statements for each of the FOUR subsequent fiscal years.

The audit is to be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Audit Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

TIME REQUIREMENTS

A. Proposal Calendar

The following is a list of key dates up to and including the date proposals are due to be submitted:
Request for proposals issued March 30, 2023
Due date for notification of interest April 17, 2023
Due date for proposals May 1, 2023

B. Notification and Contract Dates

Selected firm notified May 15, 2023
Contract date June 1, 2023

C. Date Final Report is Due

The auditor shall draft financial statements, notes, and all supplementary schedules for the WDB by December 31, 2023.

The final report and ten (10) signed copies should be delivered to the Executive Director at the WDB offices.

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Opportunities and Events For You in Our April Newsletter

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We have new staff members to introduce to you this month, PLUS:

Recruitment Opportunities for Businesses

New Hiring Events

New Local Job Opportunities

Learning/Training Opportunities

And Much More...

READ IT HERE

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FREE Six County Virtual Job Fair - April 12, 2023 - CANCELED

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ALL Job Seekers & Businesses in the following counties are invited to attend: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED


Come to our virtual job fair on Wednesday, April 12th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm and meet one-on-one with great local companies who are HIRING NOW.

  • Easy to Use Platform
  • Instant interviews
  • Comprehensive reporting features

Partial List of Attending Busineses:

U.S. Care Systems
Lambrecht Auction, Inc.
NYS OPWDD - Southern Tier DDSOO
Chobani
Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.
Springbrook
VA Medical Foster Home
TRM Environmental
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
CNYDDSO
Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.
Bassett Healthcare Network
CABVI
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Northern Rivers
Masonic Care Community
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
City of Norwich
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
CBI Cables
Deiorios
St. Mary's Healthcare- Amsterdam NY

REGISTER HERE
Businesses select "Organization"
Job Seekers select "Attendee"

Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards:

315-207-6951 ext. 133

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

READ THE PRESS RELEASE

LISTEN TO PROJECT DIRECTOR SOMMER EDWARDS' INTERVIEW ON TALK OF THE TOWN 

 

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Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board’s RADAR grant

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., (WDB/HMO), dba Working Solutions, is a division 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. We connect employers with job seekers, and job seekers with the resources they need to develop their careers.

The WDB/HMO's Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant helps men and women, 18+ connect to Pre-Apprenticeship training and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, creating a 'talent pipeline' for local businesses.Representatives from the RADAR grant will be on-hand at the job fair to speak with individuals who would like to learn more about apprenticeships. 

This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.

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

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The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is looking for an Executive Assistant (EA)

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The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member-based, business organization focused on the development of a prosperous economic climate that will enhance commercial growth and the quality of life for all who reside in the Utica region.

About the Position

The E A will provide administrative support and assistance to the staff, while serving as the lead point person for the office and all communications and advertising sales related efforts.

The EA will work closely with the Executive Director, Greater Utica Chamber Councils and Committees on the execution of all communications and marketing for Chamber events.

The EA will coordinate all public relations efforts, with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Councils and Committees, Membership and the media.

LEARN MORE AND HOW TO APPLY

The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is an equally opportunity employer, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status

 

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Free Online Workshops/Chat with an Employment Counselor - March 27, 2023

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This week you can take these FREE online workshops from the NYS Department of Labor--and on Friday you can chat with an Employment Counselor...

 

March 28
11:00am NYS DOL Resources 101
11:00am Salary Negotiation
1:00pm Roadmap to Getting Hired
 
March 29
11:00am Fostering Access, Rights & Equity (FARE) for Women Workers
1:00pm Communication Skills
1:00pm Public Speaking
 
March 30
11:00am Social Media Featuring LinkedIn
1:00pm Interviewing Techniques
 
March 31
1:00pm Chat with an Employment Counselor
 
 
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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.