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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.

See what you can learn online for FREE this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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And chat with an Employment Counselor too!

May 2
11 am - Networking
11 am - Self-Motivation
1 pm - Managing Job Loss & Moving On

May 3
11 am - An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
11 am - Job Search Strategies
1 pm - Resume Development

May 4

11 am Social Media Featuring LinkedIn
1 pm Writing Effective Cover Letters
1 pm Veteran Services & Resources

May 5

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor

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You're invited to our free Civil Service Workshop on May 11, 2023

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Hear from experts on how to prepare and succeed in the civil service process.

Join Us to Learn About:
Career Opportunities
All education levels & fields
Great pay & excellent benefits

WHEN: May 11th from 10am-Noon

WHERE: MVCC Wilcox Hall Room 225

Questions? Contact Caitlin McSorley
315-207-6951 ext. 145

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Free Computer Literacy Training

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Job Seekers: Do you need some help finding a job?

Would You Like To:
>Learn new or brush up on BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, like Word, Email and Zoom?
>Learn new techniques for SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS?
>Learn to NAVIGATE THE INTERNET to find and apply for jobs?

You’re Invited to attend our Free Computer Literacy training series starting on May 1st!

This four-day course will run from Monday, May 1st – Thursday, May 4th, from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Training will be at the Utica Working Solutions Career Center:
New York State Office Building, 2nd Floor, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501

Space for this valuable opportunity is limited. Register today to ensure your spot in the class!

To Register Contact Nicole Sortino at (315) 207-6951, ext. 139 or email:

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NYS Department of Labor Business Workforce Survey 2023

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Local Businesses: The NYS Department of Labor wants to hear from you.

From the NYS Department of Labor: "In 2021 and 2022, The Business Council teamed up with the New York State Department of Labor and Empire State Development to survey thousands of businesses on the challenges and needs in a world deeply changed by COVID. These results continue to shape workforce development practices and policy from the P-12 system to higher education and among training providers across New York State.

"This year, we are again partnering to gather real-time feedback on the state of the workforce and the needs of businesses in 2023!"

NOTE: Collective results from this survey will be used by the State to address needs. Individual responses will be kept confidential.

Please note: The survey will close at noon on Friday, April 28.

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Job Seekers: The NYS Department of Labor wants to hear from you!

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The NYS Department of Labor wants your help to figure out how to better align worker skills to business needs and to better meet the needs of today’s job seekers.

Your voice is important to us.

Thank you for taking the survey!

To access the survey, use the QR code or GO 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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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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