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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 - April 7, 2025

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Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! See the latest featured job opportunities, upcoming hiring events and valuable FREE training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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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! 
  • Empowered Pathways' Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering two new workshops this spring. The Job Interview Skills workshops will be presented by their Executive Director, Stephanie Eghigian. One will be held on Tuesday, April 15th and the other on Tuesday, April 29th. Both will be from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Those interested can choose which date works best for them! See kink for more details on how to sign up!
  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See linkr for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast.
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Transportation Impacts Survey- Public Outreach 2025

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Herkimer-Oneida Counties Transportation Council (HOCTC) is in the process of updating our regional Environmental Justice analysis.

Past versions have evolved based on state and federal guidance and best practices in transportation planning.

The analysis is periodically updated to inform transportation decision-making to ensure avoidance and mitigation of negative environmental impacts on disadvantaged populations. HOCTC’s Environmental Justice analysis aims to:

1. Avoid, minimize, or mitigate disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects on minority and low-income populations

2. Ensure the full and fair participation by all potentially affected communities in the transportation decision-making process

3. Prevent the denial of, reduction in, or significant delay in the receipt of benefits by minority and low-income populations.

HOCTC is working to ensure effective transportation decision-making based on an understanding of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, their unique assets, and needs of the many different sociodemographic groups across the region.

The purpose of this survey is to help us uncover issues and opportunities related to the two-county transportation network. This work aims to support the development and maintenance of transportation facilities best serving the need of our region’s residents.

Visit the Survey link below to share any transportation issues you have encountered: 

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

VIEW/DOWNLOAD FLYER WITH QR CODE

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We've got valuable new FREE opportunities for you in our April newsletter!

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You won't want to miss our April newsletter. This month we're telling you about:

Upcoming hiring opportunities

Free learning/training opportunities to help you jump start a new career

Valuable new workshops to help you increase your skills and gain employment or a new job

Success stories from program graduates

Great new local job opportunities

and lots more!

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Featured jobs and free training events - March 31, 2025

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

 

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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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! 
  • Empowered Pathways' Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering two new workshops this spring. The Job Interview Skills workshops will be presented by their Executive Director, Stephanie Eghigian. One will be held on Tuesday, April 15th and the other on Tuesday, April 29th. Both will be from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Those interested can choose which date works best for them! 
  • Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See the link for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast. 
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Featured jobs and free training events - March 24, 2025

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Mark your calendars for valuable upcoming FREE opportunities for you!

 

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 03-17-2025

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Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! MVCC is actively seeking qualified candidates for various employment opportunities that align with their mission to provide accessible education and support services. For information on the current openings, visit Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center.

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 3/22/25 – Entertainment & Events Job Fair 10:00AM – 2:00PM at The Showroom at Turning Stone Casino Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
  • 3/26/25 – 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.  
  • 3/27/25 – In-person Madison County Working Solutions Job Fair from 9:30AM – 11:30AM, located at the 133 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
  • 4/3/25 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 11:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
  • 4/17/25 – 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. 
  • 4/17/25 – Workshop to learn about state jobs and Civil Service directly following the Rome Community Job Fair at Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY. 
  • 4/17/25 – Workshop to learn about state jobs and Civil Service at 3:00PM at the Jervis Public Library at 613 N Washington Street, Rome, NY.
  • 5/6/25 – The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany is holding an Open House! Register by April 1st by using the QR code at link!

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! 
  • Police Academy at SUNY Morrisville! The Madison County Regional Phase I Police Academy is offered through SUNY Morrisville, with the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and the New York State University Police. It is designed for current civilian or non-sworn New York State residents who are interested in entering the law enforcement field as a police officer in New York State. Although the program does not guarantee admission into a police department, every standard required in a full-time basic police academy applies, including physical fitness, attendance, and academics. For more information about the program, including completion standards, entrance requirements and training schedule, please contact office at (315) 684-6003 or visit https://www.morrisville.edu/police-academy
  • Empowered Pathways' Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering two new workshops this spring. The Job Interview Skills workshops will be presented by their Executive Director, Stephanie Eghigian. One will be held on Tuesday, April 15th and the other on Tuesday, April 29th. Both will be from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Those interested can choose which date works best for them! 
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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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