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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.

DFCS DSS Hiring Event March 8, 2023

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Caseworker Assistants - Social Welfare Examiners - Social Workers

When: March 8, 2023, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Clark City Center, 3rd Floor, 181 Genesee St., Utica, NY

GO HERE TO APPLY TODAY

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You're invited to our Free Virtual Job Fair on March 8, 2023

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ALL Job Seekers & Businesses in the following counties are invited to attend: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

 

WHEN: Wed., March 8, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

>Easy-to-Use platform
>Instant interviews
>Comprehensive reporting features
>Platform training provided prior to the event

REGISTER TODAY: 

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

Businesses: Select "Organization"
Job Seekers: Select "Attendee"

RADAR March 8 Job Fair QR Code

Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards
315-207-6951 ext. 133

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Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board’s RADAR grant.

The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant helps men and women, 18+ connect to Pre-Apprenticeship training and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, creating a 'talent pipeline' for local businesses. Representatives from the program will be available at the job fair to speak with individuals who are interested in participating.

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., (WDB/HMO), dba Working Solutions, is a division 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. We connect employers with job seekers, and job seekers with the resources they need to develop their careers.

 

 

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FREE Webinar: Strategies on how to Successfully apply for Positions at DFAS - March 1, 2023

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The Defense Finance and Accounting Service Center is recruiting to fill positions for Accounting Technicians.

 
These federal jobs support America’s Heroes. Accounting Technicians perform technical accounting work, including maintaining and reconciling accounts; interpreting data, determining root  causes/sources of problems, and identifying trends and workable/ corrective solutions; preparing  reports and statements; analyzing accounting data; and preparing correspondence to respond to  inquiries. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in communication and finance, who want to serve those who defend America.
 
• Many positions will be telework-eligible to residents of Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego Counties.
• Training and equipment will be made available.
• DFAS offers great benefits, and opportunities for education and advancement.
 
To help candidates successfully apply for these jobs, a "Get Hired at DFAS" webinar will be offered  on:
Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM
 
DFAS staff will provide information to assist applicants in understanding how to effectively navigate the online application process. Learn how to make sure your skills stand out in the online application process so you can advance to the interview stage for DFAS hiring.
 
Register in advance for this webinar here:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
 
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FREE Virtual Workshops This Week

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Job Seekers: The NYS Department of Labor is offering these helpful online workshops this week. And you can chat with a Career Counselor too!

 
Wednesday, February 22
11 am - Veterans Services & Resources
1 pm - Managing Job Loss & Moving On
1 pm - SUNY for All-Online Training Program
 
Thursday, February 23
11 am - Career Assessment & Exploration
1 pm - Hiring Incentives for Businesses that Assist Justice-Involved Job Seekers
1 pm - Networking
 
Friday, February 24
11 am  - Chat with an Employment Counselor
11 am  - Spanish: Managing Job Loss & Moving On

1 pm  - Resume Development

Learn more and how to sign up HERE

 

 

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Workshop on Civil Service Strategies - March 6, 2023

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Herkimer College Partners to Host Workshop on Civil Service Strategies

Herkimer College joins Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center and the Herkimer and Oneida County Civil Services offices to host a Civil Service Strategies workshop at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6 at the College’s Robert McLaughlin College Center. The event will be moderated in a Q&A format, free and open to the public.

Panelists include Steve Billings from Herkimer County Civil Service, Brian Jweid from Oneida County Civil Service, and Karin Piseck of Working Solutions. Herkimer College Director of Career Services Suzanne Paddock will serve as the moderator. The workshop will take a closer look at civil service career opportunities, including all education levels and fields, as well as inform participants on how to prepare and succeed in the civil service process.

“A primary goal of this program is to demystify the process of obtaining a civil service position all while highlighting the many opportunities that exist here in central New York,” Paddock explains.

According to Billings, currently, Herkimer County has openings in many departments. “Caseworkers, 911 Operators, and Correction Officers are particularly in high demand at this time,” he says. These positions come with excellent benefits, which include NYS Retirement, paid time off, and health and dental benefits.”

Read More in the Press Release

WHEN: March 6, 2023, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
WHERE: Robert McLaughlin College Center (RMCC), The Cogar Art Gallery
 
For Location Information, GO HERE
 
 

For more information, contact Suzanne Paddock at

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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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209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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