And you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!
May 31
11 am How to Prepare for a Job Fair
1 pm Transferable Skills
June 1
11 am Resume Development
1 pm Networking
1 pm Using Age to your Advantage
June 2
11 am Chat w/an Employment Counselor
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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.
Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!
>Communication Skills
>Resumes
>Interviewing
>Job Search Strategies
>Self-Motivation
>Transferable Skills
And much, much more!
Job Seekers: Do you need some help finding a job?
Would You Like To:
>Learn new or brush up on BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, like Word, Email and Zoom?
>Learn new techniques for SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS?
>Learn to NAVIGATE THE INTERNET to find and apply for jobs?
You’re Invited to attend our Free Computer Literacy training series starting on June 12th!
This four-day course will run from Monday, June 12th – Thursday, June 15th, from 1:00pm-2:30pm.
Training will be at the Utica Working Solutions Career Center:
New York State Office Building, 2nd Floor, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
Space for this valuable opportunity is limited. Register today to ensure your spot in the class!
To Register Contact Nicole Sortino at (315) 207-6951, ext. 139 or email: nsortino@working-solutions.org
Everyone Welcome!
WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2023, from 9:00am to Noon.
WHERE: Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave., Utica, NY
Competitive pay based on experience and an opportunity for growth!
Looking for carpenters with experience in areas like framing, drywall, flooring and custom carpentry.
They offer benefits such as paid vacation and sick time and health insurance for full time employees
WHEN: Thursday, May 11th from 10am - Noon
WHERE: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350
VIEW OPEN POSITIONS ON FACEBOOK
Bassett Healthcare Navigator on site at each of these events to assist with health insurance.
And you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!
May 8
11 am - Learning about Child Care Assistance (CCAP) Overview
1 pm - Career Assessment & Exploration
1 pm - Roadmap to Getting Hired
May 9
11 am - Interviewing Techniques
11 am - Going to School to Get Back to Work
1 pm - Civil Service
May 10
11 am - SNAP Overview
11 am - SUNY for All- Online Training Center
1 pm - Exploring JobZone
May 11
11 am - Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
11 am - Give Yourself Credit: SUNY Empire State College Info Session
1 pm - SUNY Micro Credentials
May 12
11 am - The Power of Positivity
1 pm - Chat with an Employment Counselor
Our Apprenticeship newsletter is here with a lot of new opportunities for you, including:
- The Workforce Development Board is hiring a Placement Coordinator for our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant
- Listen to Project Director Sommer Edwards' interview on Talk of the Town about our virtual job fairs and some of the free services we provide to job seekers
- Women: Jumpstart your career in manufacturing with a free course sponsored by MACNY and MVCC
- Businesses: We can help upskill your workforce
- Free pre-apprenticeship training
- New resources, interesting articles and much more...
We've got a lot of new opportunities to share with you this month, including:
>New Job Opportunities (We are hiring!!)
>A valuable Civil Service Workshop to help you navigate the process of applying
>Local Job Fairs and Hiring Events
>Free learning opportunities
>And lots more, including some great success stories too!
And chat with an Employment Counselor too!
May 2
11 am - Networking
11 am - Self-Motivation
1 pm - Managing Job Loss & Moving On
May 3
11 am - An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
11 am - Job Search Strategies
1 pm - Resume Development
May 4
11 am Social Media Featuring LinkedIn
1 pm Writing Effective Cover Letters
1 pm Veteran Services & Resources
May 5
11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor
Hear from experts on how to prepare and succeed in the civil service process.
Join Us to Learn About:
Career Opportunities
All education levels & fields
Great pay & excellent benefits
WHEN: May 11th from 10am-Noon
WHERE: MVCC Wilcox Hall Room 225
Questions? Contact Caitlin McSorley
315-207-6951 ext. 145
cmcsorley@working-solutions.org
Job Seekers: Do you need some help finding a job?
Would You Like To:
>Learn new or brush up on BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, like Word, Email and Zoom?
>Learn new techniques for SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS?
>Learn to NAVIGATE THE INTERNET to find and apply for jobs?
You’re Invited to attend our Free Computer Literacy training series starting on May 1st!
This four-day course will run from Monday, May 1st – Thursday, May 4th, from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Training will be at the Utica Working Solutions Career Center:
New York State Office Building, 2nd Floor, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
Space for this valuable opportunity is limited. Register today to ensure your spot in the class!
To Register Contact Nicole Sortino at (315) 207-6951, ext. 139 or email: nsortino@working-solutions.org
Local Businesses: The NYS Department of Labor wants to hear from you.
From the NYS Department of Labor: "In 2021 and 2022, The Business Council teamed up with the New York State Department of Labor and Empire State Development to survey thousands of businesses on the challenges and needs in a world deeply changed by COVID. These results continue to shape workforce development practices and policy from the P-12 system to higher education and among training providers across New York State.
"This year, we are again partnering to gather real-time feedback on the state of the workforce and the needs of businesses in 2023!"
NOTE: Collective results from this survey will be used by the State to address needs. Individual responses will be kept confidential.
Please note: The survey will close at noon on Friday, April 28.
The NYS Department of Labor wants your help to figure out how to better align worker skills to business needs and to better meet the needs of today’s job seekers.
Your voice is important to us.
Thank you for taking the survey!
To access the survey, use the QR code or GO HERE
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB) is requesting a proposal from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, with the option of auditing its financial statements for each of the FOUR subsequent fiscal years.
The audit is to be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Audit Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
TIME REQUIREMENTS
A. Proposal Calendar
The following is a list of key dates up to and including the date proposals are due to be submitted:
Request for proposals issued March 30, 2023
Due date for notification of interest April 17, 2023
Due date for proposals May 1, 2023
B. Notification and Contract Dates
Selected firm notified May 15, 2023
Contract date June 1, 2023
C. Date Final Report is Due
The auditor shall draft financial statements, notes, and all supplementary schedules for the WDB by December 31, 2023.
The final report and ten (10) signed copies should be delivered to the Executive Director at the WDB offices.
We have new staff members to introduce to you this month, PLUS:
Recruitment Opportunities for Businesses
New Hiring Events
New Local Job Opportunities
Learning/Training Opportunities
And Much More...
ALL Job Seekers & Businesses in the following counties are invited to attend: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Come to our virtual job fair on Wednesday, April 12th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm and meet one-on-one with great local companies who are HIRING NOW.
- Easy to Use Platform
- Instant interviews
- Comprehensive reporting features
Partial List of Attending Busineses:
U.S. Care Systems
Lambrecht Auction, Inc.
NYS OPWDD - Southern Tier DDSOO
Chobani
Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.
Springbrook
VA Medical Foster Home
TRM Environmental
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
CNYDDSO
Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.
Bassett Healthcare Network
CABVI
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Northern Rivers
Masonic Care Community
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
City of Norwich
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
CBI Cables
Deiorios
St. Mary's Healthcare- Amsterdam NY
REGISTER HERE
Businesses select "Organization"
Job Seekers select "Attendee"
Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards:
315-207-6951 ext. 133
sedwards@working-solutions.org
LISTEN TO PROJECT DIRECTOR SOMMER EDWARDS' INTERVIEW ON TALK OF THE TOWN
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Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board’s RADAR grant
The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., (WDB/HMO), dba Working Solutions, is 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. We connect employers with job seekers, and job seekers with the resources they need to develop their careers.
The WDB/HMO's Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant helps men and women, 18+ connect to Pre-Apprenticeship training and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, creating a 'talent pipeline' for local businesses.Representatives from the RADAR grant will be on-hand at the job fair to speak with individuals who would like to learn more about apprenticeships.
This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
This week you can take these FREE online workshops from the NYS Department of Labor--and on Friday you can chat with an Employment Counselor...
March 28
11:00am NYS DOL Resources 101
11:00am Salary Negotiation
1:00pm Roadmap to Getting Hired
March 29
11:00am Fostering Access, Rights & Equity (FARE) for Women Workers
1:00pm Communication Skills
1:00pm Public Speaking
March 30
11:00am Social Media Featuring LinkedIn
1:00pm Interviewing Techniques
March 31
1:00pm Chat with an Employment Counselor
See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week!
Featured Job Opportunities
The Workforce Development Board is looking for a Placement Coordinator in Utica
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Hiring Events
• April 5th from 2:00pm to 6:30pm RCIL will host their 2023 Job Fair at the RCIL Building at 131 Genesee St. Stop by for an on-the-spot interview.
• April 6th from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm the Laborer’s International Union will be recruiting at Herkimer Working Solutions. Event Cancelled.
• April 12th from 11:00am to 1:00pm the Workforce Development Board’s RADAR Grant will host a Six-County Virtual Career Fair. All Businesses and Job Seekers welcome.
• April 19th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm stop by the Utica Mini Job Fair at the Utica Working Solutions Career Center.
• April 25th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm the NYS Department of Labor Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair. Details to come.
See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week!
Featured Job Opportunities
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Events coming up next week include:
- The NYS Department of Labor Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair on March 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Register today at https://nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com/
- Explore Careers in the Mohawk Valley March 21st, 5:00pm to 8:00pm on MVCC Utica campus. Find out more at https://www.mvcc.edu/career/exploring-careers-mohawk-valley.php
- Herkimer College Career Fair March 22nd from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Robert McLaughlin College Center.
- Durham School Services will be recruiting Drivers, Driver Trainees and Bus Monitors at Utica Working Solutions on March 24th from 11:00am to Noon. No experience required. Stop by to find out more.
Something to look forward to in April:
The Oneida County Youth Bureau Job Fair April 11th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
This is a great opportunity for area youth ages 14-21 to find employment (part-time, seasonal, or permanent).
Where: The City of Utica Youth Bureau, 220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY
When: Tuesday, April 11th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
You will be able to speak with local employers about seasonal, part-time or permanent employment!
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209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501
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