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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.

Pre- Apprenticeship Program for Women-Carpenters Local 277

Sisters in the Brotherhood is offering a pre-apprenticeship program for women with little or no carpentry experience. Anyone wishing to participate will need to attend one of their virtual information sessions. The first one is coming up on March 8th at 6 pm. Registration for the event closes March 1st.

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Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Women.

North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is offering a grant funded Sisters in the Brotherhood Pre-Apprentice Program for women.  This is a fantastic opportunity for women who currently have little or no construction experience, but are looking to come into the Carpenters Union whether directly after graduation from high school or as a second career.

The pre-apprentice program will be held in July at training centers throughout NYS, in compliance with COVID safety regulations. The pre-apprentice program is a four-week program for women, that can directly lead into our five-year carpentry apprenticeship program. This year, due to COVID, we will be holding virtual informational sessions on March 8th, April 12th, and May 10th at 6pm. Registration will close a week prior to the informational session date.  Candidates will be required to attend one informational session to qualify for the program. The application process starts by registering for one of these informational sessional, that is the key.

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION REQUIRED.

Follow steps below to apply
  1. To register for session, please visit www.nasctf.org
  2. Go to the box "Click Here for the Women's Pre-Apprentice Registration"
  3. A Zoom link will then be sent to you for the virtual meeting
For more information please contact Nicole Grodner at 631-620-1217 or Melissa Clark 732-215-5341.

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MVCAA Virtual Interviews


Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency will hold Virtual Interviews for a variety of positions in their Head Start, Early Head Start and Universal Pre-K Programs in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties.

The virtual event will be held on Friday, February 26th from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Program Eligibility

We offer a variety of grant programs with different eligibility requirements. If you have a client/customer that you'd like to refer to us but not sure what grant would be the best fit, you can click here to see the different eligibility criteria for each program.
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for February 15 - February 19, 2021

Monday February 15, 2021

Job Title: Piece Opener                                                              City: Dolgeville, NY
Full time for a manufacturer of specialty textiles. Duties: Operate a piece opener, preparing jet and tub- dyed work for final framing. Requirements: High School diploma or its equivalent preferred. Experience in textile dyeing and finishing or a related field would be a plus. Willing to train a suitable candidate. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Pay: $13.00/hour plus overtime. Benefits.                                  Job Order # NY1358162



Monday February 15, 2021

Job Title: Teller                                                                          City: Rome, NY
Full time for a local credit union. Duties: Provide excellent customer service in handling financial transactions such as check cashing, deposits, withdrawals and loan payments. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.  Related customer service experience is a plus but will accept a trainee. 
Pay: Starts at $13.00/hour. More for experience. Benefits         Job Order #  NY1358103



Tuesday February 16, 2021

Job Title: Scheduling Staffing Administrator                            City: Oneida, NY

Full time or part time for a major home improvement store. Duties: Monitor driver and associate scheduling to ensure merchandise is delivered on time and stocked efficiently. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1 year of retail experience and 2 years of administrative experience such as data processing, scheduling or using office software.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # DE9112420



Tuesday February 16, 2021

Job Title: CNC Machinist                                                           City: Canastota, NY                                                                     
Full time for a small, established machine shop. Duties: Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Requirements: Must have knowledge of Mazak equipment and MRP software. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Pay: Competitive pay.                                                                Job Order # NY1358325



Wednesday February 17, 2021

Job Title: Distribution Center Associates                                  City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a major distribution center. Duties: Move product through the distribution network for shipping to the stores. Requirements: Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. You will be lifting heavy cases in extreme climates. The flow of freight is very fast-paced, and productivity expectations are high.

Pay: Up to $19.15/hour. Benefits                                                Job Order # NY1358328




Wednesday February 17, 2021

Job Title: Custom Department Artist                                         City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a camping supplies distribution company. Duties: Design artwork for company products. Send quotes and proofs of customized products to customers for approval. Requirements: Prior creative and graphic arts experience strongly desired. 1 to 3 years of data processing or customer service experience required. Must know Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photo Shop, and Microsoft Office.

Pay: Discussed at interview                                                   Job Order # NY1358215




Thursday February 18, 2021

Job Title: Production Operator                                                  City: Rome, NY
Full time, 1st and 2nd shift for a global metals manufacturer.  Duties: Moving, banding, and learning how to process steel.  Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older with basic math & reading skills.

Must pass pre-employment drug test, background check and physical. Company will train on the job, so manufacturing experience is not required.

Pay: $16.00-$19.00/hour plus shift differential. Benefits.           Job Order # NY1358097



Thursday February 18, 2021

Job Title: Kennel Assistant                                                        City: Waterville, NY
Part time positions with a local Veterinary Clinic. Immediate need. Duties: Assist the Veterinarians and Vet Techs with a variety of duties including animal care, animal restraint, treatments, and cleaning cages. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and be highly motivated. Reference/security check and drug test required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # NY1358199



Friday February 12, 2021

Job Title:  Food Service Worker                                                City: Herkimer, NY

Part time for a local school consortium. Duties: Assist with dining room set up and clean up, serve food, do some simple prep cooking. Requirements: No experience necessary. Ideal for parents working around their children’s school schedule.

Pay: $12.50/hour                                                                      Job Order # NY1358399



Friday January 29, 2021

Job Title: Equipment Realization Technician Apprentice          City: Cazenovia, NY  
Full time for an electronic component manufacturer. Duties: This is a NYS certified Apprentice Training Program combining on-the-job training with online courses to achieve New York State certified Journeyman status. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and one year of related experience. Must have good basic math and computer skills.

Pay: Competitive pay.  Benefits.                                                Job Order #  NY1358385
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Virtual Job Fair - March 1-5, 2021

The Center will be holding a virtual job fair March 1-5 offering some great opportunities with some of the areas premier businesses.

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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.

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