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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.

Featured Jobs and free training events -June 2, 2025

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-27-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-28-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-30-2025

Worthington Steel in Rome is now hiring for Steel Production Associates and Mechanic Maintenance Technicians! Visit https://www.worthingtonsteel.com/careers for more information!

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See link for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
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FREE Virtual Job Fair Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, June 10th from 11am to 1pm.

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text and can also meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy-to-use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/8JNgP8

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on Monday, June 9th after 8am. (There will be no representatives in employer booths during the preview period.)

Registered Businesses as of June 10th:

Adirondack bank
Masonic Care Community
Pathfinder Village
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
KeyBank
NYDOCCS
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Chobani
Upstate Caring Partners
Springbrook
The Family Resource Network, Inc
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
GoNetspeed
Lithia & Driveway
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Woodside Hall, LLC
North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. & Bob's Signs
Central New York Psychiatric Center
Mohawk Valley Materials, Inc
Amphenol Aerospace
Colgate University
GPO Federal Credit Union
Schuman B-Line Moving & Storage LLC
OCWA
Arc Herkimer
Onondaga Community College
Gato Flooring LLC
Walmart
Advance Testing Company, Inc.

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Featured Jobs and free training events - May 23, 2025

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Mark your calendars for these valuable upcoming opportunities!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNIIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-19-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-20-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-21-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-22-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-23-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
  • Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals! 
  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See the link for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
  • The WERC Program at Empowered Pathways is offering a new workshop on May 29th from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. The title of the workshop is 'Unlocking Your Potential with Canva Pro'. It will be a tutorial on how to use Canva Design and go through some examples of what you can design on there. Those interested can call or email to sign up at (315)724-1718 ext.104 or
  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates.  Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs May 27 – August 12. Scan the QR code at link to register!
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Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025

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

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Featured Jobs and free training events - May 16, 2025

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New employment opportunities and avenues for skill development.

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-12-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-13-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-14-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-15-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 05-16-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
  • Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals! 
  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See link for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
  • The WERC Program at Empowered Pathways is offering a new workshop on May 29th from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. The title of the workshop is 'Unlocking Your Potential with Canva Pro'. It will be a tutorial on how to use Canva Design and go through some examples of what you can design on there. Those interested can call or email to sign up at (315)724-1718 ext.104 or
  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs May 27 – August 12. Scan the QR code at link to register!
  • Worthington Steel in Rome is now hiring for Steel Production Associates and Mechanic Maintenance Technicians! Scan the QR code at link to apply or visit https://www.worthingtonsteel.com/careers for more information!
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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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