Candidates interested in becoming a Carpenters Apprentice with Local #277 no longer have to drive to Syracuse to apply. NERCC will hold an Apprenticeship Recruitment Information Session on Monday, November 4^th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. The Info Session will be held on the first floor in Conference Room A. Candidates should enter the building from Genesee Street and will need a photo ID for building security.

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The New England Regional Council of Carpenters' Apprenticeship Program will conduct an ongoing recruitment for 20 Carpenter Apprentices on the first Monday of every month at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 1st floor, Conference Room A in Utica, NY.  Learn to be a carpenter in commercial construction trade. On-the-job training allows you to work and learn to develop your skills. Various job locations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and have a HS diploma or GED, a valid driver license and reliable transportation to and from statewide work sites. Use of hand tools/power tools. Must provide own hand tools. Will be working outside in all types of conditions. Must pass DRUG TEST. Must join union. Full time, work hours vary.  Workdays are Monday to Friday. Overtime. Related experience accepted. Trainee accepted. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by the applicant attesting to the required qualifications as listed on the Apprentice Application. Must have reliable transportation to and from work & school. If applicant is a veteran, a copy of DD 214 is required after offer of employment or indenture. Must take a drug test provided by the Apprentice Program, upon acceptance and paid for by the NERCC's Apprenticeship Program.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW APPLICATION PROCESS:  JOIN THE INFORMATION SESSION IN UTICA.

This is your first step for a great opportunity to join the Carpenters' Union.

Their goal is to recruit, train, and employ the next generation of skilled carpenters in the State of New York. Candidates must attend an information session at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street,1st floor, Conference Room A, Utica. Candidates should use the Genesee Street entrance and must have a photo ID for building security. Information Sessions will be held:

Monday, November 4, 2019 at 6 pm.

Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6 pm.

Their goal is to recruit, train, and employ the next generation of skilled carpenters in the State of New York. Call 315-468-7901 or visit www.nectf.org to find out more.



 

Alice Savino, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board, and Franca Armstrong, Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Dean of MVCC Rome Campus, recently guest wrote an opinion piece in the Utica Observer-Dispatch titled "Adapting to change critical for future workforce". The article ran in conjunction with the job fair held at Mohawk Community College for Manufacturing Day on October 18, 2019.

The piece discusses such ideas as "connecting the region’s education providers with employers and labor organizations is critical to build a sustainable workforce pipeline. In recent years, the manufacturing industry has changed dramatically, both in terms of expanding technology and the need for a workforce well versed in science, technology, engineering and math. The Mohawk Valley is well-suited for the challenge".

To read the full article, click here.

The NYS Department of Labor will be holding a Veteran's Job Fair on Wednesday, November 6th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the American Legion, 110 Main St. in Whitesboro. This event will be Veteran's only for the first half hour from 10:00 am-10:30 am. The general public is invited to attend from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Multiple businesses with various positions will be hiring for careers in carpentry, retail, automotive, healthcare, transportation, warehouse, corrections and more!

Benefits.gov recently released a new and improved Benefit Finder tool to make it easier for you to find information on government benefits.

The Benefit Finder is an online questionnaire that recommends benefits you may be eligible to receive based on answers to a series of questions. They listened to feedback and made updates to the Benefit Finder to create a more helpful and enjoyable experience. The new questionnaire now features:

• A new layout providing a more personal experience
• Less questions to help you complete the questionnaire faster
• A new progress bar to inform you of your progress
• An easy way to skip questions that aren't required
• An easy to read results page displaying benefits you may be eligible for and where to go for more information

Try the new Benefit Finder by visiting Benefits.gov and clicking on the "Start" button. Interested in hearing more from Benefits.gov? Subscribe to their quarterly Compass Newsletter at https://www.benefits.gov/compass.

The United States Census Bureau will be recruiting at the Utica Working Solutions Office, 207 Genesee St. 2nd floor in Utica on Tuesday, October 22nd from 9:00 am-1:00 pm and also will be recruiting at the Rome Working Solutions Office, 300 W. Dominick St. on Wednesday, October 23rd from 10am-12pm.. They will be recruiting for Field Representatives. Interested applicants may apply online ahead of time at https://2020census.gov/en/jobs
Walk-ins are accepted and encouraged!

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Duties:

• Interviewing respondents for data collection purposes.
• Explaining purpose of survey; asking questions as worded.
• Using a laptop to record responses and other vital information.
• Light travel may be needed depending on geographical area.

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship; valid SSN; driver’s license and insured vehicle
• Desire to work with the public, be self-motivated, and be able to follow detailed instructions.
• Mixed schedule consisting of full time, part time and intermittent schedules to accommodate varying workloads.

Compensation:

• $14.30 to 18.33 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement at 54.5 cents per mile

To find out more, send an email to
Apply online at https://2020census.gov/jobs
For more information or help applying, call 1-855-JOB-2020.

Click here to view the flyer in Spanish

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