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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.

Office Hours Juneteenth - June 19, 2023

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Office Hours:

The Workforce Development Board is closed.

Utica Working Solutions is closed.

Rome Working Solutions is closed.

Wampsville Working Solutions is closed.

Herkimer Working Solutions is open.

 

 

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Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Recruitment at Herkimer Working Solutions June 22nd

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Currently hiring for: Direct Support Assistants (DSA), LPNs and RNs

DSA starting salary - $23.69 in the upstate area

DSA Minimum Qualifications-HS Diploma or Equivalent and NYS Driver’s License.

New York State Employee Benefits Program includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; NYS Pension & optional retirement accounts; vacation, personal, sick leave and paid holidays.

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

315-867-1400

WHEN: 10:00am to Noon

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

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Durham School Services is Hiring School Bus Drivers in Utica- PAID TRAINING/ FREE CDL LICENSE

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And the starting rate is $22.50 per hour!

"The future of our community lies within the next generation.

"The only way this next generation will succeed is to have the tools they need – first and foremost – a good education.

"Help get our kids to school."

Durham School Services is currently hiring School Bus Driver Trainees.

Durham offers a six (6) week free, paid training program for individuals who would like to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License required to drive a school bus.

Durham School Services is in Utica and is the contracted school bus transportation company for the students of the Utica City School District.

For more information, contact the Recruiting Department @ 315-275-8329.

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50 Forward has a Case Manager Opportunity in Verona Beach

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley advocates for the developing needs of the senior community by providing education, health, wellness, support and intergenerational programs to create opportunities for new and exciting experiences. 50 Forward has tripled its membership in the past three years and continues to grow annually with over 1,100 members at its site in Utica, over 450 members in Verona Beach, and programs countywide. We are committed to providing programs to help seniors and people with
disabilities stay healthy and independent so as to have them remain active members of their communities.

LEARN MORE: View/Download the Full Job Description

To Apply Contact: Todd Stokes, Assistant Director at

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Free Webinar: Helping New Americans Access Services

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You're invited to join us on June 20th, to learn how the NYS Office for New Americans (ONA) assists all new Americans to navigate a variety of free services, such as:

ONA Ramirez June Initiative that is a first of its kind in the nation initiative which builds capacity to support new Americans with developmental disabilities and their families in accessing vital resources, information, and services

ONA’s Cell-ED program, a free mobile English learning program that provides mobilefirst pathways for people to acquire essential skills quickly and easily – especially in resource constrained environments. Learners simply listen to lessons across any device – even a basic phone with no internet connection or costly data plan needed

WHEN: Tuesday, June 20th, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm

WHERE: Online

Register HERE Today!

QUESTIONS? Contact Nicole Sortino, WDB Disability Resource Coordinator for more details: 315-207-6951 ext. 139 or email

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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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