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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.

DFAS is Hiring! You're invited to their Open House on July 9

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5:00PM – 7:00PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process.

Current open announcements:

 

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Rome, New York

DFAS - ROME, NY

  • Salary: $39,576 - $53,732 Per Year (GS -5)
  • Permanent • Full-time

 Open 05/13/2024 to 07/15/2024

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/790908900

 ACCOUNTANT

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Rome, New York

DFAS - ROME, NY

  • Salary: $39,576 - $98,507 Per Year (GS 5-11)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open 05/15/2024 to 07/15/2024

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791403500

CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Rome, New York

DFAS - ROME, NY

  • Salary: $36,209 - $51,446 per year (GS 4-5)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open To Be Determined 

 

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New Free Learning/Training Events and Featured Job Opportunities - July 1, 2024

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 FEATURED JOBS

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-24-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-25-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/26/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-27-2024

  Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-28-2024

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 7/7/24 - 7/13/24 – First Student is launching its 2nd annual National Hiring Week campaign from 7/7/24 – 7/13/24. Visit https://workatfirst.com/ to find job opportunities. A flyer is attached.
  • 7/8/24 – Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Career Fair from 3:00PM – 6:00PM at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, Second Floor, Gateway Center. Available positions include school counselor, office assistant, various teaching positions, and more! Apply today using the QR code on the attached flyer.
  • 7/9/24 – DFAS Open House 5:00PM – 7:00PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. Check out the QR code on the flyer for more information.
  • 7/15/24 – Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Career Fair from 3:00PM – 6:00PM at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, Second Floor, Gateway Center. Available positions include school counselor, office assistant, various teaching positions, and more! Apply today using the QR code on the attached flyer.
  • 7/23/24 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 7/26/24 – In-person Job Fair at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave, Utica from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. All are welcome! For more information call (315) 798-3688.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth:Summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their August Mental Wellness Vision Board Workshop. The workshop takes place August 1, 2024, from 9:30AM – 12:30 PM. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Set your goals for the future! A flyer is attached.
  • 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. 
  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides full tuition and fees at MVCC, as well as last-dollar support for required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Interested candidates can visit https://www.mvcc.edu/mvtechcorps/ and complete an interest form so you will be contacted when registration for the Fall Semester begins.
  • 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 & NY State Positions. The workshop will take place September 12, 2024, from 9:30AM – 11:30AM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. See the the link above and the flyer at this link for more information.
  • 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. Check out the attached flyer for more details. The next training runs July 29-August 15, 2024. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Working Solutions.
  • 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 . See the flyer attached.
  • Do you need career coaching? Are you unsure of your future career path or need advice on your next steps? Call and make an appointment today for one-on-one career coaching with Stephanie, the Executive Director of the Women’s Employment and Resource Center, at (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Their office is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30AM – 4:00PM located at 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Appointments are available for the month of August. 
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their July Computer Skills Workshop. If you are unemployed, under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel or update your skills. See the flyer attached for more information!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Free Online Workshops You can take this week from the New York State Department of Labor!

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor!

 

June 25

11 am Building and Using your LinkedIn Profile
11 am Career Assessment and Exploration
1 pm Learn New Skills with Coursera

June 26

11 am Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session
11 am Interviewing Techniques
1 pm Writing Effective Cover Letters

June 27

11 am Networking
1 pm Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
1 pm Job Search Strategies

June 28

11 am Public Speaking
1 pm Chat with an Employment Counselor

 

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New Opportunities for you! June 21, 2024

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As June swiftly draws to a close, the opportunities for finding new jobs and acquiring new skills remain strong. Check out these great opportunities below:

FEATURED JOBS

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 6/17/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-18-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-20-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 06-21-2024

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

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Madison County Phase 1 Police Academy

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Join the Madison County Police Academy!

 

Offered through SUNY- Morrisville

 

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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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