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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.

The Mohawk Valley Regional Workforce Development Plan available and open for public comment

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In accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Mohawk Valley Regional Workforce Development Plan is now available on our website and open for public comment.

This plan outlines our strategy for strengthening workforce development in our community, aligning services, partnerships, and resources to meet local needs.

Deadline to submit comments is November 25, 2025, by 4:00 PM

READ IT HERE:

MV Regional Plan - 2025

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Thanksgiving Holiday Office Hours

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Thanksgiving 2025 is on Thursday, November 27, 2025

All Workforce Development Board and Working Solutions offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

(The Workforce Development Board and Herkimer Working Solutions offices are also closed on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.)

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - November 17, 2025

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Skill acquisition and job opportunities are thriving. Check out the options below!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-03-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-04-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-05-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-06-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-07-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-10-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-12-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-13-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-14-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 11/18/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.
  • 11/20/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.
  • 12/4/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 
  • 12/8/25 – NYS OPWDD Walk-In Interviews from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
  • 12/11/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
  • 12/17/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:30PM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
  • USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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November News and Opportunities for You!

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You won't want to miss our November newsletter. This month we're sharing:

>Success stories

> Valuable learning opportunities

>Job fairs and hiring events

>Community resources

and lots more!

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - October 31, 2025

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There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in November you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-27-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-28-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-30-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-31-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.

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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

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