Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties, Inc.

Creating pathways to better careers and economic growth

A division 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.  Connecting employers with job seekers, and job seekers with the resources they need to develop their careers. 

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Training Grant Programs

Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) direct federal, state, and local funding to workforce development programs, such as Grant Opportunities that offer training and incentives and more. The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc.(WDB HMO) is overseeing several grant opportunities in your area that you may be eligible for!

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Welcome to Working Solutions

For Businesses
For Businesses

Join the hundreds of area businesses—large and small—that have taken advantage of Working Solutions’ services. We make it easy to help your business develop a better workforce.

Job Seekers
Job Seekers

Whether you need to find a job, change jobs or build your job skills, Working Solutions can help. We can make your search easier and provide you with expert guidance and quality resources.

Youth Services
Youth Services

We help determine and maximize community resources in order to provide our youths and their families the greatest possible benefits of existing programs and resources.

During the past 12 months the Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., has trained, provided job placement and other supportive services to more than 500 individuals.

Begin your journey for a career today!

About Working Solutions

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. The WDB HMO procures and administers federal, state, and local training grant programs. WDBs also serve as connectors between the U.S. Department of Labor and more than 2,500 local American Job Centers that deliver services to workers and employers. Our four Working Solutions Career Centers, located in Utica, Herkimer, Rome and Wampsville, are your local American Job Center partners. American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs.

Covid - 19 Resources

Resources and Support for those affected by COVID-19

Virtual Services

Working Solutions offices are now open by appointment in Herkimer, Madison, Rome and Utica.

Our Mission & Vision

The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO) serves as a leader for workforce development programs and services, and as a regional partner, creating impactful strategies to meet the region’s immediate and long-term workforce needs and economic development priorities.

The Workforce Development Board WDB HMO is a leader, a catalyst and a strategic partner focused on developing a skilled and qualified workforce.

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Helping CNY Get Employed

Our goal at Working Solutions is to make the Mohawk Valley a premier place for employment opportunities and a source of talent for businesses. We serve as an extension of your human resource department, providing a wide range of services, all free of charge, to help you develop a better workforce.

Join the hundreds of area businesses—large and small—that have taken advantage of Working Solutions’ services. We make it easy to help your business develop a better workforce.

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Latest News

In observance of Veterans' Day

The WDB HMO  and all Working Solutions offices will be closed.

We've got lots of great new opportunities to share with you: FREE Learning/Training Opportunities Hiring Events An Apprenticeship Event you won't want to miss  Incentives for Businesses Workforce News New Local Job Oppor...
We've got a lot to tell you about in this edition of our Apprenticeship Newsletter! Including: >Your invitation to our National Apprenticeship Week event >Free learning/training opportunities >Apprenticeship new...
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Training Grant Programs

Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) direct federal, state, and local funding to workforce development programs, such as Grant Opportunities that offer training and incentives and more.

Helping Businesses Find Valuable Employees.

Save money and time by outsourcing your recruitment needs to Working Solutions. Our staff provides employers with convenient, no-cost recruitment services by connecting employers and job seekers in dynamic ways.

OJT is the process of directing and managing employee performance of assigned tasks in the actual work setting. OJT is a good way to prepare a candidate who has some of the skills, but not all of the skills required to perform a job.

The US Department of Labor is committed to creating more opportunities for hard-working Americans to get ahead by advancing job-driven training initiatives that help American workers acquire the skills they need to succeed in good jobs that are available now.

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Connecting employers with job seekers, and job seekers with the resources they need.

Career Centers & Locations

One Stop Career Centers

News & Updates

In observance of Veterans' Day

The WDB HMO  and all Working Solutions offices will be closed.

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Learn more about what Working Solutions can do for your business.

Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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