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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.

Just In: Featured Hiring Events and Upcoming Hiring Events - May 26, 2023

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

  • 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. Register Now.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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. 
  • 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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Free Online Workshops you can take this month from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders  - May 25, 2023

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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Job Title: Construction Laborer                                                            City: Poland, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a fence company with projects throughout the state. Duties: Install all types of commercial fencing. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and one year of work experience, preferably in construction. Must have a clean NY State driver’s license. OSHA 10 Card required.

 

Pay: Prevailing Wage. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # NY1465905

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Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time and part time positions with a healthcare staffing agency. Duties: Assist nursing staff with providing basic care for residents. Requirements: Must have a current, valid New York State Certification for Nursing Assistants and 6 consecutive months of full time CNA experience in long term care.

Pay: $20.50-$22.50/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1465808

           

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Job Title: Driving Instructor                                                                 City: Wampsville, NY

 

Full time or part time for a local driving school. Duties: Conduct driving lessons in a company car. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clean New York State driver’s license and 2 years of driving experience. Must pass the required driving instructor tests. Paid training and study time provided.

 

Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour.                                                                       Job Order # NY1465897

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Job Title: Equipment Technician                                                          City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a manufacturer of semiconductor chips. Duties: Perform corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance tasks on semiconductor tools. Requirements: An Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of equipment maintenance experience required.

 

Pay: Competitive Pay. Benefits                                                             Job Order # DF6165328

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Job Title: Human Resources Manager                                                 City: Vernon, NY

 

Full time for a food processing manufacturer. Duties: Recruit employees to fill vacant positions, conduct new employee orientation, manage performance programs. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in training and human resources. Computer knowledge and public speaking skills are a must.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6149286

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Job Title: Auto Parts Driver                                                                  City: Oneida, NY

 

Full time for an auto body finishing supply distributor. Duties: Deliver goods to area body shops. Maintain a clean company vehicle and communicate any mechanical issues that may arise. Requirements: Must have a clean New York State driver’s license. Must be able to read English and verify the accuracy of invoices. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # NY1465883                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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Job Title: Property Manager                                                                 City: Whitesboro, NY

 

Full time for a local apartment community. Duties: Oversee the leasing and service departments' daily operations. Requirements: High school diploma and at least three years of property management experience including one year of supervisory experience at a large-scale, residential apartment community.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6166312                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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Job Title: Quality Manager                                                                             City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures high-quality webbing assemblies. Duties: Perform inspection and quality control activities, including in-process inspection, sampling, and inspection of finished products. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred. Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and managerial experience required.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits                                                 Job Order # DF6161800

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Job Title: Executive Services Manager                                                 City: Mohawk, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an office supply distributor. Duties: Provide administrative and clerical support to the executive and management team including drafting memos, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, flyers, and contracts, Requirements: Associates degree and one year of experience. Must have excellent creative, business writing and proofreading skills.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1466013

                                                                       

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Job Title: Youth Specialist                                                                   City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a community organization serving at-risk youth and their families. Duties: Supervise staff and youth during program hours. Provide services needed for youth to maintain self-sufficiency. Create new partnerships in the community to provide a network of support. Requirements: Associates degree in a Human Services related field or equivalent experience.

Pay: $17.22-$22.96/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1466053

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Community Action Partnership (CAP) is recruiting for several positions based in Morrisville and Canastota

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CAP partners with individuals, families and children to address the challenges of today and build hope for the future.

Now Hiring: 

Housing Facilitator - Canastota

Family Support Specialist - Morrisville

Family Support Worker - Canastota

Kinship Case Coordinator - Morrisville

Youth Mentor - Canastota

Website: https://capmadco.org/

 

 

 

 

 

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Help Oneida County Vote: Become an Election Day Worker

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Poll Workers are Needed for Primary Election Day, June 27th

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https://www.ocgovboe.net/

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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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