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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.

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...

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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!

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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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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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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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