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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, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - December 6, 2024

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Explore the opportunities available in our area for employment and skill development!

FEATURED JOBS

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY.

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 12/10/24 – Madison County Job Fair from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at the Madison County DMV, 138 North Court St, Wampsville, NY. 
  • 12/11/24 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
  • 12/18/24 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:30PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 12/19/24 – Wilcor International In-Person Hiring Event from 9:00AM – 11:00AM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect St, Herkimer, NY. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact
  • The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY. Case Managers will be responsible for recruitment, intake, and case management of participants; oversee training and/or employment placement of participants; and coordinate services with partner training providers and employers. This position is full-time, salary range $45,000 - $50,000 with benefits, including health & dental insurance, retirement fund matching up to 6%, 35-hour work week, 2 weeks’ vacation. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT LINK: The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers in Utica for our Grant Projects! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center. To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to  .
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place December 12, 2024, from 11:00AM – 12:30PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 
  • Critical Sectors Job Quality Grant – This program aids to implement systems change in workforce development efforts for individuals located in the Greater Mohawk Valley region of New York State who work in the Childcare Sector or are in need of childcare.
  • Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy.  Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
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Valuable New FREE Opportunities for You in our December Newsletter!

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Mark your calendars. There's a lot happening in December!

New Hiring Events

Helpful Free Workshops

Training Opportunities

Grant Program Success Stories

Free learning opportunities

Community Opportunities

And lots more!

READ IT HERE

 

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - December 2, 2024

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There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in December you won’t want to miss:

 

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY.

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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WDB November/December Apprenticeship Newsletter

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We've got a lot to tell you about in this edition of our Apprenticeship Newsletter!

Including:

>Your invitation to our National Apprenticeship Week event

>Free learning/training opportunities

>Apprenticeship news and success stories

>Informative articles and statistics

>Incentives for businesses

>And lots more!

READ IT HERE

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Celebrate the 10th annual Apprenticeship Week with the Workforce Development Board

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Join the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc., as we kick off National Apprenticeship Week!

November 18 I 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM I Utica, NY

MVCC Utica Campus 1101 Sherman Drive ACC 116

Job Seekers:

Discover exciting career opportunities in the Trades and Advanced Manufacturing fields.

>Learn about Pre-Apprenticeship training and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities
>Network with employers looking for the next generation of skilled workers
>Hear success stories from apprentices who have transformed their careers
>Food provided!

Call Sommer for more information: 315.207.6951 Ext. 133 or email 

GO HERE TO REGISTER/DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

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BUSINESSES: 

Celebrate the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week and Transform Your Workforce with Apprenticeship!

This is a valuable opportunity for businesses to explore the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships and discover how our free workforce development services can help you thrive.

LEARN MORE HERE

Call Sommer for more information: 315.207.6951 Ext. 133 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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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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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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