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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.

Adapting to change critical for future workforce

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.

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Veteran's Job Fair - November 6th

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!

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New Benefit Finder on Benefits.gov

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.
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US Census Recruitments

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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US Census Field Representatives

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
Click here to view the Retirees Flyer
 
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On-the-Spot Interviews at Lowe's

Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers will be conducting On-the-Spot Interviews on Wednesday, October 23rd and Friday, October 25th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at their stores in
  • Syracuse
  • Camillus
  • Oneida
  • New Hartford
  • Potsdam
  • Auburn
  • Herkimer
  • Clay
  • Cicero
They are now hiring for Customer Service Associates, Cashiers, Sales Floor Supervisor, Receiver/Stocker and more!
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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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209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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