You won't want to miss our February newsletter!

We've got valuable new FREE learning and training opportunities coming up, including

Free computer training

Job search workshops

A NEW Brownfields Training grant opportunity

Apprenticeship training opportunities

Free Metrix skills training

PLUS

New WDB staff to introduce

New local job opportunities

Workforce news

Business incentives and opportunities

Community opportunities

Great success stories

AND lots more!

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We have a lot of great news and FREE upcoming learning/training opportunities to tell you about in this edition of our Apprenticeship newsletter! Job Seekers: We can help you jump start your new career in 2025! Businesses, we can help you create a pipeline of skilled talent!

Plus we have a 2024 program update to share with you, success stories, apprenticeship resources and news stories, incentives for businesses, and LOTS MORE!

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We have a lot of valuable new FREE opportunities happening in January!

Our January newsletter is jam packed with:

• New free learning/training opportunities
• Success stories
• Hiring Events
• Job opportunities
• WDB grant opportunities
• Workforce News
• Community opportunities
• and lots more!

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There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in January 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. 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. 

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 1/8/25 – Valley Health Services Hiring Event for CNAs and LPNs from 11:00AM – 6:00PM located at 60 West Germany Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 1/15/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.  
• 1/22/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.  Save the date!

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  .
• 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. 
• Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. $1000 stipend upon completion of the program. The next training runs February 3 – April 22, 2025. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Working Solutions.
• The Women's Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a new workshop series: Google Docs & Google Sheets Training! It will be over the course of 3 weeks, every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting February 11th until February 26th. On the final day, all attendees will receive a certificate for completing the course (18 hours of training). 

9am - Noon -  Friday, January 31, 2025

WHERE:

ONEIDA COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 1ST Fl.
800 Park Avenue Utica, NY

For more information call:

315-798-3691

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