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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.

Free Online Workshops you can take this Week from the New York State Department of Labor

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And you chat with an Employment Counselor too!

 

Sept 5

1 pm - NYSDOL Resources 101
1 pm - Writing Effective Cover Letters

Sept 6

11 am - Career Assessment & Exploration
11 am - An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
1 pm - Job Fair Preparation

Sept 7

11 am - Networking
11 am - SNAP Overview

1 pm Using Age to Your Advantage

Sept 8

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

 

GO HERE to learn more and register-- and see more upcoming opportunities.

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FREE Virtual Workshops You Can Take This Week - August 28, 2028

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The New York State Department of Labor offers free online workshops every week. Plus, you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

THIS WEEK:

Aug 28

1 pm - Upskilling

Aug 29

11 am - Job Fair Preparation
1 pm - Salary Negotiation

Aug 30

11 am - Interviewing Techniques
1 pm - Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm - Learn New Skills with Coursera

Aug 31

11 am  - Transferable Skills
11 am  - Networking
1 pm  - Managing Job Loss & Moving On

Sept 1

1 pm  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - August 25, 2023

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We've got of new events and opportunities this week!

Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/21/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/22/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/24/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/25/2023

Hiring Events

  • 8/31/23-Sangertown Square Mall is hosting the Get Hired! Job Fair from 2 pm to 6 pm in the mall center court. 
  • 9/11/23-- Carpenters’ Local #277 will hold an information session at the Utica State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, first floor,  at 6 pm. Candidates should use the Genesee Street entrance. This is the first step in becoming a Union Carpenter and earning while you learn in their Apprenticeship Program. 
  • 9/19/23-Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair-Save the Date!
  • 9/20/23-Utica Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions. Participating employers include MVHS, The Grand, Office of Mental Health, Walmart, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and Pursuit Aerospace. Watch this space for more information.

Ongoing Hiring:

  • Pratt & Whitney HMI Interview Day in Clayville, NY is each Wednesday; Must apply online at https://www.Careers.RTX.com and receive invite from business.
  • Walmart in Utica and New Hartford is holding open interviews on Tuesdays at 5 pm at the Utica Walmart and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am at the New Hartford Walmart.
  • Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center is hiring Food Service and Environmental Services workers. No experience needed. To find out more call 315-738-4425.
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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor - Aug. 22, 2023

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And you can speak one-on-one with a Career Counselor too!

 

Aug 21

11 am - Going to School to Get Back to Work
1 pm - Communication Skills
1pm - Job Search Strategies

Aug 22

11 am - Social Media featuring LinkedIn
11 am - Veterans Services & Resources
1 pm - The Power of Positivity

Aug 23

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

Aug 24

11 am  - Resume Development
1 pm SUNY Microcredentials for Direct Support Professionals
1 pm Fostering Access, Rights & Equity (FARE) for Women Workers

Aug 25

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Valley Health Services/Valley Residential Services-Hiring Event at Herkimer Working Solutions - August 24 2023

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Don't Miss the Valley Health Service recruitment this Thursday, August 24th, from 10am to Noon, at the Herkimer Working Solutions office (320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer).

 

MANY OPENINGS AVAILABLE
Resident Assistants
Resident Assistants/Nurse Aide Trainee’s
CNAs (must be NYS certified)
LPNs (must have NYS license)
Per-diem RNs (must have NYS license)
11-7 RN Supervisor (must have NYS license & at least 1 yr supervision experience)
Housekeepers (VHS and VRS)
Dietary Aides (Need day shift 6a-2p)
Food Service Manager (11:30a-7:30p)
Maintenance Worker
Social Worker (Must have a Bachelor’s Degree)

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Bassett Healthcare Navigator on site at each of these events to assist with health insurance.

Questions? Call 315-867-1400

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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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