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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.

This Week: Free Virtual Workshops you can take from the NYS Department of Labor

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And you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!


June 5

11 am - Job Search Strategies
1 pm - Career Assessment and Exploration
1 pm - NYS DOL Training & Supportive Opportunities

June 6

11 am - Managing Job Loss & Moving On
11 am - Self-Motivation
1 pm - Writing Effective Cover Letters

June 7
11 am - An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
11 am - Exploring JobZone
1 pm  - Roadmap to Getting Hired

June 8

11 am -  Social Media Featuring LinkedIn
11 am  - SNAP Overview
1 pm  - Civil Service

June 9

11 am  - Interviewing Techniques
1 pm  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Our June Newsletter is Here, Chock-Full of Opportunities You Won't Want to Miss

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Here is a short preview of what's happening in the month of June:

>The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is Hiring in Utica, NY

>FREE Six County Job Fair

>MVCC is offering Fall Leadership and Supervisor’s Courses/ Scholarships available

>New Opportunities and Incentives for Businesses; Invitation to Attend the New York State Small Business Tour

>Celebrate World Refugee Day with us at our free webinar to learn about resources for New Americans, especially individuals with a disability

>New Community Events

>And many new opportunities and resources for Job Seekers, including free learning/training opportunities, job opportunities and lots more

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Register Today for our FREE Virtual Job Fair Happening Wed., June 7th!

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We invite businesses and job seekers in the following counties to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida,  Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

>Easy to use platform

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

>Comprehensive reporting features

The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is: 

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xNGR6W

(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., June 6th, starting at 9:00am.

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Attending Businesses as of June 7th:

Chobani
Workforce Development Board - NYSCION
Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Astrocom Electronics, Inc.
Bassett Healthcare Network
CNYDDSO
U.S. Care Systems
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
City of Norwich
NYS OPWDD - Broome DDSOO
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
OTSEGO COUNTY - GOVERNMENT
Community Wellness Partners
The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
First Choice Staffing
All-Metro Homecare
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
CABVI
Bosman Law LLC
Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation
UPS
GPO Federal Credit Union
Resource Center for Independent Living
Community Bank N.A.
Walmart
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency Inc.
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
Chittenango Animal Hospital
Springbrook
New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program
Birnie Bus Service
US Census Bureau
Walmart
RADAR - The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness Grant
Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
Colgate University
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Chenango County
Knowles Precision Devices
Collins Aerospace
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Lithia & Driveway

 

 

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.

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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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This Week: Free Workshops You Can Take Online - May 30, 2023

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And you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

May 31

11 am How to Prepare for a Job Fair

1 pm Transferable Skills

June 1

11 am Resume Development

1 pm Networking

1 pm Using Age to your Advantage

June 2

11 am Chat w/an Employment Counselor

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Free Online Workshops you can take this month from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

>Communication Skills
>Resumes
>Interviewing
>Job Search Strategies
>Self-Motivation
>Transferable Skills
And much, much more!

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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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