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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.

Job Fair May 19th at the Oneida County Office Building

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Everyone Welcome!

WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2023, from 9:00am to Noon.

WHERE: Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave., Utica, NY

View Attending Businesses/Download the Flyer

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GRIPPE’s Contracting is Hiring - Instant Interviews at Herkimer Working Solutions May 11th

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Competitive pay based on experience and an opportunity for growth!

Looking for carpenters with experience in areas like framing, drywall, flooring and custom carpentry.
They offer benefits such as paid vacation and sick time and health insurance for full time employees

WHEN: Thursday, May 11th from 10am - Noon

WHERE: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

VIEW OPEN POSITIONS ON FACEBOOK

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

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FREE Virtual Workshops You Can Take This Week from the NYS Department of Labor

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And you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

May 8

11 am - Learning about Child Care Assistance (CCAP) Overview
1 pm - Career Assessment & Exploration
1 pm - Roadmap to Getting Hired

May 9

11 am - Interviewing Techniques
11 am - Going to School to Get Back to Work
1 pm - Civil Service

May 10

11 am - SNAP Overview
11 am - SUNY for All- Online Training Center
1 pm - Exploring JobZone

May 11

11 am - Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
11 am  - Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session
1 pm  -  SUNY Micro Credentials

May 12

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

Learn more and sign up HERE

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May/June Apprenticeship Newsletter

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Our Apprenticeship newsletter is here with a lot of new opportunities for you, including:

  • The Workforce Development Board is hiring a Placement Coordinator for our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant
  • Listen to Project Director Sommer Edwards' interview on Talk of the Town about our virtual job fairs and some of the free services we provide to job seekers
  • Women: Jumpstart your career in manufacturing with a free course sponsored by MACNY and MVCC
  • Businesses: We can help upskill your workforce
  • Free pre-apprenticeship training
  • New resources, interesting articles and much more...

READ IT HERE

 

 

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Don't miss our May newsletter...

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We've got a lot of new opportunities to share with you this month, including:

>New Job Opportunities (We are hiring!!)

>A valuable Civil Service Workshop to help you navigate the process of applying

>Local Job Fairs and Hiring Events

>Free learning opportunities

>And lots more, including some great success stories too!

READ IT HERE

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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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Contact Us

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.

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