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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.

FREE Weatherization & Home Performance Training

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Start Your Career in the Weatherization & Home Performance Field - For FREE!

Learn the Fundamentals of Building Science and Making Energy Efficiency Improvements to Building Structures.

Gain a Basic Understanding of Key Concepts Necessary for Entry into the Workforce.

 
At the completion of the training, you will receive:
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Certificate
• NYSWDA Certificate of Training Completion
• Work Boots and Heavy Jacket
• A Beginners Tool Kit
• An Opportunity to Interview with Local Potential Employers Needing EntryLevel Weatherization Employees
 
This One Week Class Starts August 8th - register Now to Reserve Your Spot! (You must be at least 18 years old and live in Herkimer, Madison or Oneida County, NY. Driver's license preferred.)
 
When: Monday, August 8th - Thursday, August 11th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, August 12th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch is provided.
 
Where: MVCAA, 9882 River Road, Utica, NY 13502
 
To register, contact: Charlene Deon, 315-749-6091,
 

Deadline to enroll is August 1, 2022

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Our July-August Apprenticeship Newsletter is Here!

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Don't miss this edition of our Apprenticeship newsletter!

We've got a lot of  FREE training opportunities to tell you about, PLUS Register for our upcoming Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) virtual job fair; The Workforce Development Board is hiring, Funding Opportunities for Businesses and lots more...

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Who's looking to HIRE YOU today?

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Don't miss this great local job opportunities and hiring events!

 

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 7/5/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 7/7/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 7/8/2022

 

Upcoming Events

Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Virtual Job Fair coming up on July 27th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

The next Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair will be held on August 3rd. More information to come. Save the date!

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Women-Focused Job Fair July 27th

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Our Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) virtual job fair will take place on Wednesday, July 27, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.


This program is available to businesses and job seekers in the following counties: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and non-traditional occupations. Non-traditional occupations are occupations where women make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: trades, information technology (IT), advanced manufacturing, transportation, public safety, agriculture, and more.

REGISTER HERE: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xkQvL8

Job Seekers Select: Attendee

Businesses Select: Organization

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This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor grant administered by the Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration of $716,676.00.

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Valley Health Services in-house job fair in Herkimer

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"Advance your health care career with us."

Where: 323 Pine Grove Road, Herkimer

When: Thursday, July 7, 2022
10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

For more information contact:
Lynn Hocking, Human Resources Business Partner
(315) 866-3330, ext. 2254 or

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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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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