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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.

Featured Jobs and Hiring Events - July 28, 2023

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See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 7/24/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 7/25/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-27-2023 - Part 1

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-27-2023 - Part 2

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-28-2023

 

Featured Hiring Events

  • 8/1/23-Indium is holding a job fair from 11 am to 7 pm at the Burrstone Inn, 1777 Burrstone Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Check out their website for open positions at https://www.indium.com/corporate/careers/
  • 8/7/23- Carpenters’ Local #277 will hold an information session 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. 
  • 8/11/23 and 8/25/23--Durham School Services will be recruiting Drivers, Driver Trainees and Bus Assistants at Utica Working Solutions from 10 am to 12 pm. They are offering a 6 week free paid training for people who would like to get their CDL B Driver’s license and drive bus this next school year.  Call 315-275-8329 – Monday through Friday – 8 AM - 4 PM for more information.
  • 8/16/23-In person Mini Job Fair-11am to 1 pm. Stay tuned for more information
  • 8/22/23-Central NY and Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair-More details coming soon.

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 - August 2023

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The NYS Department of Labor offers free virtual workshops every week!

Resume Development
Interviewing Techniques
Transferable Skills
Job Search
Networking
Salary Negotiation
And lots more...

Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

See what's coming up in August

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RFP: Youthbuild Construction Skills and High School Equivalency Training

The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB) is issuing a Request for Proposals:  Youthbuild Construction Skills and High School Equivalency Training.

 

Contract Period: September 15, 2023 to August 31, 2025

* At its discretion the WDB may amend contracts based on performance and funding availability

 

Essential Information w/Dates

Release Date July 5, 2023
Question Deadline

Questions Due by: July 14, 2023

Electronic Response posted as FAQs by July 17, 2023

Deadline for Submission August 7, 2023
Workforce Board Approval August 14, 2023
Formal Award Notification August 21, 2023
Target Start Date September 18, 2023

 

Contracting Entity:

Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB)

209 Elizabeth Street

Utica, New York 13501

GO HERE TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE RFP

GO HERE TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE FAQ

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week:

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The New York State Department of Labor is offering these valuable online workshops this week-- plus you can speak to an Employment Counselor too! 

July 10

11 am - Learn New Skills with Coursera
1 pm - Social Media Featuring LinkedIn
1pm - Upskilling

July 11

11 am - Career Assessment & Exploration
11 am - Time Management
1 pm - Civil Service

July 12

11 am - Job Search Strategies
11 am - NYSDOL Training & Supportive Opportunities
1 pm -  Interviewing Techniques

July 13

11 am -  Transferable Skills
1 am  - SNAP Overview
1 pm  - Exploring JobZone

July 14 

11 am  -  Chat with an Employment Counselor
1 pm  - The Power of Positivity

GO HERE to learn more and sign up

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FREE 7 County Virtual Job Fair - July 12, 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 Wednesday, July 12th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We'll also have representatives from our training grant programs on hand to tell you about how we can help you jump start your career in a field that you love.

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text or 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/WRveOW

(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 Tues., July 11th, starting at 9:00am.

LEARN MORE/READ THE PRESS RELEASE

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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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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.

Job Search

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.