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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 Virtual Workshops this week from the NYS Department of Labor - Aug.14 - Aug. 18, 2023

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Plus, you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

 

Aug 14

11 am - Learning About Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
11 am - Resume Tips & Tricks for those with Justice Involvement
1pm - Roadmap to Getting Hired

Aug 15

11 am - SUNY For All- Online Training Center
11 am - Self-Motivation
1 pm - Career Assessment & Exploration

Aug 16
11 am - Using Age to Your Advantage
1 pm - Transferable Skills
1 pm An Overview of ACCES-VR Services

Aug 17

11 am Advanced Resume Development/Skills Based Resume Writing
1 pm Networking
1 pm SUNY Microcredentials

Aug 18

1 pm Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Are you a woman looking to start a new career path?

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Have you ever wondered how something was made?

Do you want a career in a growing tech industry?

This 72-hour course introduces a wide-range of manufacturing processes, including safety, CNC Machining, hand tool usage, robotics, and lean manufacturing. Training will include skills that will help you grow professionally. Come learn about new job opportunities in the field!

Course details and learning outcomes:

No cost to participate.

Classes run Sept. 19th - Dec. 14th, 2023 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.Tuesday classes are in-person at MVCC - Rome Campus. Thursday classes are online.

A $1,000 stipend will be given to participants that complete the course.

In this course, you will learn interview skills, how to set-up your LinkedIn account, and visit local manufacturer sites.

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FREE Virtual Workshops From the NYS Department of Labor - Week of August 7, 2023

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor, too!

 

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Aug 7

11 am - Learn New Skills with Coursera
1 pm - Social Media featuring LinkedIn
1pm - Public Speaking

Aug 8

11 am - Salary Negotiation
11 am - NYSDOL Training & Supportive Opportunities
1 pm - Interviewing Techniques

Aug 9

11 am - Time Management
11 am - Managing Job Loss & Moving On
1 pm - Resume Development

Aug 10

11 am Writing Effective Cover Letters
1 pm SNAP Overview
1 pm Civil Service

Aug 11

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

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GO HERE TO SEE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

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August 2023 News and Opportunities

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Don't miss this month's Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions Newsletter. We've got a lot of opportunities to tell you about, Including:

>Our YouthBuild Construction Training Grant is Now Enrolling

>NYS Department of Labor's New Childcare Microsite

>New Apprenticeship Opportunities

>New Featured Job Opportunities

>Free Learning/Training Opportunities

>Incentives for Businesses

>And lots more... 

Plus we're sharing some great success stories too!

READ IT HERE

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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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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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