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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.

Office Hours - Thanksgiving Holiday 2023

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Happy Thanksgiving, from your friends at the Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions!

Offce Hours:

Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica - Closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.

Working  Solutions - Utica, 207 Genesee Street: Closed on Thanksgiving, Open Friday, November 24th. 

Working Solutions - Rome: Closed on Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

Working Solutions - Herkimer: Closed Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

Working Solutions - Wampsville: Closed Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

 

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FREE Virtual Job Fair: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.


>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text and can also meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy-to-use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is:

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/W991qW

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on Nov. 27th at 8am. 

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Registered Businesses as of Nov. 28th:
Bassett Healthcare Network
Birnie Bus Service
Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc.
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
Centro
Colgate University
Comfort Windows
Community Wellness Partners
Dimmick Group Peterbilt
Driveline Retail Merchandising
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Emerald Equipment Systems Inc
First Choice Staffing
HP Hood LLC
opwdd.ny.gov/career-opportunities
Kelberman
Lithia & Driveway
Madison County
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
NYS OPWDD - Broome DDSOO
Optum: UnitedHealth Group
Pathfinder Village
sitrin.com
Springbrook
St. Joseph's Health
Sustainable Office Solutions, LLC
UPS
Upstate Caring Partners
Utica Board of Officials for Women's Basketball
Workforce Development Board - NYSCION
Working Solutions

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Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board's Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Project. The RADAR project advances the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that use Registered Apprenticeship and improving the access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities, with individuals with disabilities as the primary participants. This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.

RADAR staff will be available at the job fair to speak with anyone interested in participating in the grant.

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FREE Online Webinar: Training, College, Apprenticeship: Which Path Is for Me?

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Begin your path to understanding the difference between a job and a career while also unraveling the 'Learn and Earn' model of apprenticeships!

Participants will:
‣ Understand the difference between a job and a career
‣ Learn how to gain the experience required for job postings
‣ Discover where to get training and find valuable information
‣ Explore options for pursuing higher education, even if you didn't like high school
‣ Uncover the "Learn and Earn" model of apprenticeships and how to find apprenticeship jobs

Happening Friday, Nov. 17th from Noon to 1pm, online.

Register now (Select the November 17th event.)
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h2kAopxTRVa7pLZNhDKKZQ#/registration

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Hosted by The Alliance for Rights and Recovery.

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

Nov 6

1 pm - Spanish: Interviewing Techniques

Nov 7

11 am - Writing Effective Cover Letters
11 am - Going to School to get Back to Work
1 pm - Civil Service

Nov 8

11 am - Job Search Strategies
11 am - Fostering Access, Rights and Equity (FARE) for Women Workers
1 pm -  Communication Skills

Nov 9

11 am  - Resume Development
1 pm  - SNAP Overview
1 pm  - Roadmap to Getting Hired

Nov 10

1pm  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Office Hours: Election Day and Veterans' Day

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Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day. Friday, November 10th is Veterans' Day (Observed).

Workforce Development Board: Closed on Election Day, Closed on Veterans' Day.

Wampsville Working Solutions: Open on Election Day. Closed on Veteran’s Day.

Utica Working Solutions: Open on Election Day. Open on Veterans' Day.

Herkimer Working Solutions: Closed on Election Day. Closed on Veterans' Day.

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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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Learn more about what Working Solutions can do for your business.

Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.