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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.

Mohawk Valley SHRM – $1,000 Scholarship Award

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Are you in school studying Human Resources? Do you know someone working toward their degree in Human Resources? MVSHRM has a $1,000 scholarship to give away!


If you or someone you know meets the eligibility criteria and are interested in receiving a $1,000 scholarship, simply complete the MVSHRM Scholarship Application and submit the required information by July 31, 2022.

GO HERE FOR THE APPLICATION 

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Featured Jobs - April 1, 2022

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Mohawk Valley West Daily Job Leads - 3/28/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/29/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/31/2022

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Summer employment with Upstate Cerebral Palsy is available!

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Go to UpstateCPJobs.org and click on View Our Current Openings. From there use keyword search: Summer

View listings on Indeed:

https://www.indeed.com/job/teacher-aide-preschool-summer-only-pk-2880e7cd6cf1e195

https://www.indeed.com/job/special-education-teacher-preschool-pk-b80f59af53ad96d8

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Bassett Healthcare (UnitedHealth Group) is hiring Patient Access Associates!

Bassett Healthcare (UnitedHealth Group) is hiring Patient Access Associates for openings in Herkimer, Little Falls and Cooperstown.

The Patient Access Associate welcomes, greets, interviews patients and/or representatives in person or over the telephone to ensure their initial experience with Fox hospital is exceptional; the Patient Access Associate will also obtain the required demographical and insurance
information to ensure proper billing/reimbursement to the hospital. Secure required signatures from patients and/or representatives to protect hospital’s interests. Provides excellent patient experience for guests with a high level of professionalism.

$750 sign on bonus!

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WKTV "Back To Work" Job Opportunities - April 4 –April 8, 2022

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To learn more about these positions and how to apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #.

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Job Title: Environmental Service Technician                                      City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time. Day and evening shifts available with a local Health Center. Duties: Clean elevators, wash windows, and operate a floor machine. Requirements: Must be able to read, write, and follow directions. Must have the ability to learn the safe and proper operation of floor cleaning and other equipment.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits                                                            Job Order # NY1413053

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Job Title: Mohawk Valley Regional Job Fair                                       City      Utica, NY

 

The Department of Labor will be holding a Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday April 6th from 11 am to 2 pm. More than 60 businesses will be participating. Chat with recruiters from local businesses and upload your resume for instant interviews. Tomorrow (Tuesday April 5th) is preview day so you can check out all the great opportunities. Get the details at WKTV.com.

Visit https://nysdolvirtual5.easyvirtualfair.com                    For more info

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Job Title: Nutrition Program Leader                                                    City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time, with a college cooperative extension program. Duties: Provide leadership, management, and coordination for a Food & Nutrition Program aimed at providing healthy local foods to Herkimer County residents. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $19.00-$21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1413217

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Job Title: Electronics Technician                                                         City      Oriskany, NY

 

Full time for a manufacturer of fiber optic equipment. Duties: Help build, repair, calibrate and troubleshoot various devices and pieces of equipment used in the telecommunications industry. Requirements: An Associate’s degree in Electronics or a related field plus 2 years of work experience as an Electronics Technician.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1413233

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Job Title: HVAC Apprentice                                                                 City      Vernon, NY

Full time for a local heating and air conditioning company. Duties: Learn to install residential and commercial HVAC systems.  Requirements: Must be reliable and eager to learn. Previous experience with general contracting is preferred. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and be able to lift 50 to 75 lbs.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits                                                            Job Order # NY1413190

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Job Title: Transportation Construction Inspector                                 City      Utica, NY

 

Full time, seasonal positions for a state agency. Duties: Perform construction and materials inspection on highway projects. Requirements: Minimum of 3 months of work experience in highway or bridge construction inspection OR completion of at least 1 year of college course work in civil engineering, construction technology, engineering science or surveying technology.

Pay: $18.57/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1413003

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Job Title: Construction Laborer                                                           City      Stratford, NY

Full time for a local construction contractor. Duties: Assist with residential home improvement projects. Requirements: Must have a basic knowledge of construction, be able to lift 50lbs, and work in all weather conditions. Experience preferred. Willing to consider related experience in framing, plumbing or electrical work. Valid driver's license required.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1413137

 

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Job Title: Teller                                                                       City      Oneida, NY     

 

Full time for a local credit union. Duties: Wait on members in person or on the telephone, receive checks and cash for deposit, accept loan and credit card payments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Related customer service experience is a plus but will accept a trainee.

 Pay: Starts at $14.00/hour.  Benefits.                                                  Job Order # NY1413008

 

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Job Title: Order Fillers                                                                         City      Rome, NY

 

Full time, first and second shift openings with a new distribution center. Duties: Accurately pick and label merchandise, account for damaged goods and prepare orders for transport to customers. Requirements: High school diploma preferred. Power Equipment certification a plus. Must be willing to work overtime when needed and meet the physical requirements of the position.

 

Pay: Starts at $17.50-$19.00 based on shift. Benefits                            Job Order # NY1413426 

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Job Title: Youth Center Director                                                          City      Utica, NY

 

Full time for a not-for-profit community service organization. Duties: Organize and manage a recreation program for youth. Requirements: Associates degree in a related field required.  Bachelor's degree preferred. Must have 2 years of experience working with children. Should have basic knowledge of community resources.

 

Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1412843

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Our April Newsletter is Here!

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This month we're announcing our newly designed website! 

We also have a lot of great workforce news to share with you, new hiring events, new learning and training opportunities and more...

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Businesses: You're invited to the Madison County Working Solutions Job Fair

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Businesses: Madison County Working Solutions will be holding a job fair on April 26th from 10:00am -Noon at The White Eagle in Hamilton. 

If you are interested in attending, please call Ellen Bowe at 315.363.2400 or via email at  

Please communicate the number of job openings and positions you are hiring. 

Preference will be given to Madison County employers! 

There is no cost for this event.  

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Universal Bookkeeper is hiring an Administrative & Accounts Payable Specialist

Universal Bookkeeper at 421 Broad Street, Utica, NY, is looking for a full-time Administrative & Accounts Payable Specialist!

 

Associates Degree in Accounting/Business required.
2 year Bookkeeping or Accounts Payable experience required.

Will accept related experience.

A driver's license is required.
Salary Range 35,000-40,000

Reference/Security Check? Yes

Overtime? Yes

Health Insurance? Yes

Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION AND HOW TO APPLY HERE

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MVCC Announces a New Program at the Rome Campus: Career Corps

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"Career Corps is a program through MVCC's Rome campus where 18–24-year-olds will participate in a 200-hour paid work experience in local, participating businesses," says MVCC Workforce Development Coordinator Jaime Gallardo. "These young adults will get hands on work experience and develop an understanding of competencies employers want and develop both hard skills and soft skills. Additional training outside of the work experience will consist of individualized support services as well as a Job Readiness and Employability Skills curriculum. The overall goal of the program is to connect individuals with the training and experience they need to enter high-growth, good-paying careers in the community. 

"The work experience gained is designed to assist participants in making a transition to work. Participants will learn habits and behaviors related to job search and work including communication strategies. They will learn the necessary skills to work with people from diverse backgrounds. The relationships developed between the work experience supervisor and the participant could result in recommendation for employment and a future career. 

"I am currently in the process of reaching out to local businesses to find local employers that will participate with this program, as well as applicants for the program."

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Career Corps will connect young adults with the training they need to enter high-growth, good-paying careers. Individuals will be given hands-on work experience at local employers. Local opportunities include the following: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Construction. 

• 200 PAID hours of work experience 

• Individualized support services regarding employment planning and training 

• Learn important competencies and skills that employer’s value 

Eligibility: 

To qualify, you must be an Oneida County resident that meets WIOA eligibility standards and is between the ages of 18-24 years old. 

Contact Information: 

Interested businesses and applicants please contact, Jaime Gallardo at (315) 339-3470 ext. 7703 or

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - Week of March 28th

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Hiring Events

Sangertown Square - March 29th 2pm – 6pm

Oneida Nation Summer Dream Job Hiring Event at Sylvan Beach  - April 1st and April 2nd

House of the Good Shephard Hiring Event - April 6th, 4pm - 6pm

NYS Department of Labor Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Far - April 6th, 11am to 2pm

Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/22/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/23/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/24/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/25/2022

 

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for March 28 –April 1, 2022

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To learn more and how to apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #.

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Job Title: Teacher Aide City: Utica, NY

Full time, short-term position with a human service agency’s summer Pre-K program. Duties: Assist in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom. Responsible for classroom maintenance, field trips, feeding and other personal care. Requirements: Must be 18 years old. High School diploma or the equivalent required. Experience with children or course work in early childhood preferred.

Pay: Competitive pay. Job Order # NY1412349

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Job Title: Safety Manager City Utica, NY

Full time on a six to eight- week project for a commercial cleaning company. Duties: Develop policies that eliminate workplace hazards. Conduct accident prevention and health and safety trainings. Monitor and adapt safety procedures. Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related field and in-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

Pay: Competitive compensation. Job Order # NY1412613

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Job Title: Activities Aide City Mohawk, NY

Full time for an adult long-term care home. Duties: Create and facilitate a calendar of events that encourages the residents’ individuality and participation. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. A degree in recreation or therapeutic recreation preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and be able to operate activities-related equipment including a 10- passenger bus.
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Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1412408

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 Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician City Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a human service agency. Duties: Mow lawns, install and repair siding, windows and doors, paint residential and commercial buildings, and perform preventative maintenance on heating and other equipment. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and basic construction and maintenance skills. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and suitable driving record.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits Job Order # NY1411612

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Job Title: Production Worker/Cable Assembler City Utica, NY

Full time for a manufacturer of custom and prototype cables. Duties: Cut, strip, crimp, or otherwise assemble materials to produce electronic and mechanical components. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. A full in-house training program is provided. Vision must be 20/20 corrected. Must be able to distinguish colors, have steady hands and good fine motor skills.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits Job Order # NY1412064

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Job Title: Office Assistant City Herkimer, NY

Full time for a local school district. Duties: Type forms and other documents, answer phones, maintain files, provide general information to the public. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and the ability to operate a personal computer. Must be familiar with common office software programs including word processing, spread sheets and databases.

Pay: $27,900/year. Benefits. Job Order # NY1412559

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Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator City Frankfort, NY

Full time for the town highway department. Duties: Drive truck, operate snowplow and operate heavy equipment to perform street and road repair and maintenance. Requirements: CDLB License, reference check, physical exam, drug test, and background check required.

Pay: Starts at $20.15/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1403274

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MVCAA Taco Bell Foundation Grant

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MVCAA received a grant from Taco Bell Foundation to support direct financial assistance for youth ages 16-24 who are facing barriers to career readiness and gaining interviews.

MVCAA will provide direct financial assistance in the amount of $100 for 70 youth to purchase professional interview attire or any attire that may be needed for work readiness such as scrubs or work boots.


The financial assistance may also include bus passes or cab fare, hygiene products, assistance with obtaining a driver's license, fees for recovering paperwork such as a birth certificate, or any other need that would directly support work readiness.


Their ultimate goal is to help youth ages 16-24 obtain job interviews and ultimately, successful employment.

  • Grant recipients must live in either Oneida or Herkimer County
  • Grant money will be distributed on a first come first serve basis
  • Follow-ups will be required with youth who are helped under this grant

Call (315) 624-9930 Ext. 2262 for more information.

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Madison County Working Solutions Bringing Services to Local Sites in April

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During the month of April, Madison County Working Solutions will hold office hours at various locations, including local libraries, schools, and the DMV, to make it easier for customers who live near those locations to get services.

  • Working Solutions can help job seekers with:
    Job search assistance
    Resume help
    Interviewing tips
    Training opportunities
    And more!

To learn more about the services that Madison County Working Solutions can offer, contact Ellen Bowe: 315-363-2400,

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Gannon Pest Control is looking for a Seasonal Pest Control Technician in Syracuse

This is an independent position that requires traveling to customers home to perform exterior pest control services.

Ability to manage a route, discuss service needs with customers and complete all service information on a tablet is necessary. No prior pest control experience is necessary, all candidates will be fully trained under NYS Apprentice Guidelines.


Job Requirements:
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Prior customer service experience
Candidate must be comfortable around ladders and roofs
Available Monday - Saturday, 8AM to 5PM
Comfortable using email and computer applications for entering service information
Ability to follow chemical measurement and mixing guidelines
Clean, professional appearance

This seasonal position will begin in April and run through September
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour


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Women In Construction Week (WIC) Presentation for Women

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The Workforce Development Board's  Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant is excited to announce this awesome Women in Construction (WIC) event we are partnering in with Empowered Pathways, Gilbane, Hammes, and Mohawk Valley Health System!

This event will take place March 30th from 12:30-2PM and will include a panel of tradespeople and FREE lunch!

To sign up for this event contact Stephanie Heiland at  or call 315.207.6951 x110

 

Women in Construction (WIC) Week Event

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Featured Jobs Post Week of March 18, 2022

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We've got a lot of great opportunities to share with you this week!

 

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/14/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/15/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 3/16/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 3/17/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 3/18/2022

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for March 21 –25, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply, CLICK HERE and type in the Job Order #.

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Job Title: Experienced Master Technician City: Yorkville, NY

Full time for an automotive service center. Duties: Perform the most technically complex repair work and oversee the quality of repairs and maintenance performed by other technicians. Requirements: Must be an ASE Certified Master Technician and have a high school diploma or GED. Valid driver's license required. Must be familiar with multiple makes and models of vehicles.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits Job Order # NY1411924

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Job Title: Bowlista City New Hartford, NY

Full and part time positions available with a café specializing in healthy, allergy friendly foods Duties: Work in every aspect of the bowl, smoothie, and food making process. Provide excellent customer service and operate a POS system. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and one to two years of food service experience.

Pay: Competitive compensation. Job Order # NY1411887

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Job Title: Working Solutions In-Person Job Fair City Herkimer, NY

Herkimer Working Solutions and Herkimer College are hosting an in-person Job Fair at the Robert McLaughlin College Center at Herkimer College on Wednesday March 23rd from 3 pm to 6 pm. Over 30 businesses will be on hand conducting on the spot interviews and making offers. Don’t miss this exciting event!

Pay: Pay and benefits vary. For more info, call 315-867-1400

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Job Title: Shop Maintenance and Support City Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Clean equipment, drain and clean machine sumps. Collect, clean, and inventory parts, and assist with shipping. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to perform simple addition and subtraction, use hand tools, and have basic mechanical abilities Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits Job Order # NY1411635
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Job Title: IT Technician/Engineer City Utica, NY

Full time for an IT consulting firm. Duties: Install and maintain computer systems and networks. Train clients on the safe usage of the IT infrastructure. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and proven experience as an IT Technician or Engineer.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits Job Order # NY1412133

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Job Title: Landscaper/Maintenance Person City Herkimer, NY

Part time, year- round position with an agency providing work opportunities to seniors. Duties: Work on a local college campus performing light snow removal during the winter season and light mowing and landscaping duties in the summer. Requirements: Must be at least age 55 and meet income eligibility requirements. Physical exam required.

Pay: $13.20/hour; Job Order # NY1411997

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Job Title: Overnight Child Care Worker City Utica, NY

Full time with a local human service agency. Duties: Provide awake overnight supervision of children. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent, some higher education preferred. Experience with children is highly desirable. Sufficient maturity to work with and relate to children required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits Job Order # NY1412175

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Job Title: Project Engineer City Herkimer, NY

Full time for manufacturer of metal alloys. Duties: Ensure that scheduled maintenance services for facility equipment are logged properly in the PM system to ensure optimal equipment efficiency. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, Associates degree with appropriate experience may be considered. Industry experience preferred. Experience with Elan Manufacturing, 5S and Project Management a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1412155

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Sangertown Square In-Person Job Fair Event

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Tuesday, March 29th 2pm – 6pm


From the organizers: "The Get Hired Job Fair is a convenient opportunity for employers to interview and hire local workers and job seekers to connect with companies who need their skills. Employers from a variety of industries will be in attendance looking for candidates at all skill levels."

The event is in-person, free to job seekers and open to the public.

See a list of participating employers

For more information about business packages/costs, GO HERE

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Correction Officer Trainee Open-Competitive Examination

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Evaluation of Training and Experience To Be Held MARCH 15, 2022 through MAY 2, 2022

Applications MUST Be Submitted By MAY 2, 2022

See Details and How to Apply Here

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FREE WANTO Grant Virtual Job Fair - April 13th, from 11am to 1pm

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You're invited to join us for our FREE Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) virtual career fair!

The Workforce Development Board's Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and non-traditional occupations. Non-traditional occupations are occupations where women make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: trades, information technology (IT), advanced manufacturing, transportation, public safety, agriculture, and more.

Businesses and Job Seekers from the following Counties are invited: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

When: Wed., April 13th, from 11am to 1pm.

Businesses Register Here: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xDgE7d

Job Seekers Register Here: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dnAYo8

Questions? Contact Project Director Stephanie Heiland: Phone: 315.207.6951 x110 or

 

 

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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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