The end of January is quickly approaching, but that won’t stop the opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills! Here are some events you may want to attend!
FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS
- 1/27/26 – The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, Inc., will be holding a FREE Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, January 27th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
- 2/2/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process.
- 2/3/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM 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.
- 2/6/26 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501.
- 2/10/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process.
- 2/10/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY.
- 2/11/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM 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.
- 2/12/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
- 2/18/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
- 2/19/26 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY.
- 3/7/26 – The Cove Summer Hiring Event from Noon – 4:00PM at Sylvan Beach Supply Co. at The Cove 750 Pioneer Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.
- Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs February 23 – May 13. There will be an Open House February 4th at 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus – Plumley Complex.
