You're invited to an Informational Session on the Impending Minimum Wage Increase and its Impact on Social Security, Presented by Kelly Manley, Disability Resources Coordinator for the Workforce Development Board. 

WHEN/WHERE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, AT 11AM in The Arc’s Vincent B. Colgan Training Center, 245 Genesee Street, Utica.

PLEASE RSVP BY DEC 7th to Arc Director of Employment Solutions:
Jennifer Dodge: JDodge@thearcolc.org

You're invited to attend our Apprenticeship Celebration Event on Zoom: Wednesday, November 16th, from 11:00am - Noon.

The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant will be holding a National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) event via zoom. This event is part of a nationwide celebration showcasing the impact Registered Apprenticeship programs have in building the American workforce as well as highlighting the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeships for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.

The free event will feature breakout rooms and attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a number of Apprenticeship-based grant programs, as well as employers with Registered Apprenticeships.

We invite you to join us to learn more about our commitment to Registered Apprenticeships and how these unique work-based training programs make a difference in our community.

Contact Sommer Edwards for more information: 315.207.6951 x133 or sedwards@working-solutions.org

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This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993. To learn more about this grant project GO HERE

You’re Invited to attend our Paid Work Training in the Digital Customer Service Field.

• Get PAID while you receive training
• Get SUPPORTIVE SERVICES and extended follow-up
• Have INTERVIEWS with potential employers during training

>Learn entry-level skills in the Digital Customer Service field, with a focus on call center and office administration skills.
>Trainees will complete training with the experience necessary to apply for remote and work from home positions within
companies such as leading banks, insurance companies and service organizations.

Supportive services may include
• Transportation assistance, such as bus passes.
• Help to overcome any obstacles that may present themselves, such as connecting you with necessary county resources (finding childcare solutions, etc.).

This two-week course will start on Monday, November 28th, 2022. Training will be at Mohawk Valley Community College
(MVCC) - ROME CAMPUS, 1101 Floyd Ave., Rome, NY.

Space for this valuable opportunity is limited. Register today to ensure your spot in the class!

Must be Low Income with Dependable Transportation to Rome, NY.

TO REGISTER CONTACT:
Nicole Sortino at 727-692-4219 or email:
nicolesortinocoaching@gmail.com

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Check out our latest Featured Local Job Opportunities and New Hiring Events that you won't want to miss!

Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/31/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 11/1/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 11/3/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 11/4/2022

Hiring Events

• Explore professional careers with New York State  at the Professional Career Opportunities Virtual Career Fair-November 9^th from 10 am to 2 pm. Preview day is November 8^th.  The titles being filled are high quality, permanent State jobs open to those who have or are working towards a bachelor’s degree. Learn more and how to register.
• Friday, November 18^th  from 11 am to 1 pm, plan on attending and In-Person Mini Job Fair at Herkimer Working Solutions, 207 Genesee St., 2^nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501. Meet with representatives from Wolfspeed, Indium, Empire State Highway Association, Central Association For the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI), and First Choice Staffing and find the job you’ve been looking for.
• Saturday November 19^th from 10 am to 1 pm, the Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services will host an open house at the Clark City Center, 181 Genesee Street, 3^rd Floor, Utica, NY 13501. Learn about their career opportunities for Caseworkers, Caseworker Assistants, Social Welfare Examiners and Social Workers. To apply today, visit Oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com.  Learn More/Download the Flyer.

The Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services will be holding and Open House Job Fair on Saturday November 19^th from 10:00am to 1:00 pm at the Clark City Center, 181 Genesee Street, 3^rd Floor, Utica, NY 13501.

There are opportunities  for Caseworkers, Caseworker Assistants, Social Welfare Examiners and Social Workers.

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The deadline to apply for the 2022 PCO examination is November 30, 2022. Once you apply, the deadline to submit the examination is December 15, 2022.

Positions:

Most of the positions filled from the PCO require two-year traineeships, during which individuals gain the necessary knowledge and experience to perform the full responsibilities of the position.

The full list of titles filled from the PCO can be viewed on the Job Titles List where you can also do a keyword search on the titles.

Generalist Job Titles - Candidates who pass the test will qualify for the Generalist Job Titles. These titles are professional administrative titles in the areas of administrative operations, fiscal operations, human resources, and/or program implementation.

Select Job Titles - Candidates with specific education, certification, licensure, work experience, and/or language proficiency may also qualify for Select Job Titles. After you apply for the PCO, you may complete the PCO Skills Inventory. To be considered for Select Job Titles, candidates must pass the test and complete and submit the PCO Skills Inventory.

Did you know that apprenticeships allow workers to earn while they learn and are a great pathway to a good paying and growing career?

And Employers that utilize apprenticeships report: 

• Higher Productivity

• Higher retention rates

• A substantial return on investment

Learn more about our Apprenticeship programs and incentives for job seekers and businesses in our November/December Newsletter!

In this issue, we're sharing lots of FREE learning/training opportunities for job seekers, plus opportunities for businesses to upskill their workforce, and valuable apprenticeship news. AND we've got an invitation for businesses to attend our Apprenticeship Week Roundtable event on Zoom to learn more about how apprenticeships can benefit their business. 

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Our November Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions newsletter is jam-packed with news and opportunities for job seekers and businesses!

This month we're sharing several job fairs and hiring events, grant learning/training opportunities for businesses and job seekers, featured job opportunities, workforce news, helpful articles and resources for workers with disabilities, community events and more. PLUS we've got an invitation for businesses to attend our informational roundtable to learn how businesses can benefit from apprenticeships AND we've got a PAID training opportunity for job seekers!

READ IT HERE

See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/24/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/25/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/26/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/27/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/28/2022

HIRING EVENTS

• Department of Labor’s Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair Wednesday November 2^nd from 11 am to 2 pm. A flyer is attached. Jobseekers can register and upload their resume today. Preview day will be Tuesday November 1^st.  
• Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, 13350,  will be holding an onsite recruitment on Thursday November 3^rd from 10 am to 12 pm. This week’s featured employers are Titan Homes and the New York State Department of Transportation! Don’t miss it.
• In Person Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions-Friday November 18^th from 11 am to 1 pm. Save the date! More information coming soon!

Are you looking to advance your career, or get back into the workforce? 

Then attend the New York State Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, November 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

For more information about this exciting event, or if you have any questions, please e-mail  VirtualJobFairs@labor.ny.gov 

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DYK? Herkimer Working Solutions Hosts employer recruitments Every Thursday from 10:00am-Noon.

WHERE: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

Upcoming Recruitments: 
11/3 Titan Homes/NYS Department of Transportation
11/10 Fidelis Care
12/1 The Grand
12/15 Wilcor International

If you are a job seeker-mark your calendar to come and find a new job!

If you are an employer and would like to get on our schedule, please contact Karin at kpiseck@herkimercounty.org

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Herkimer County DSS, Northwestern Mutual and T Mobile will be at Herkimer Working Solutions Thursday October 27th from 10:00am to Noon looking to speak to you!

Instant Interviews!

Herkimer Working Solutions - 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY

315-867-1400

Walk-Ins are welcome~

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We have some great new job opportunities and hiring events to tell you about this week:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/17/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/19/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 10/20/2022

EVENTS

NYS Dept. of Labor Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month (DREAM) Virtual Career Fair - Oct. 25th

NYS Dept. of Labor Mohawk Valley Region Virtual Career Fair - Nov. 2nd

This Thursday, from 10:00am to Noon, visit the Herkimer Working Solutions and speak with representatives from Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) and Herkimer County Emergency Services/911 about their current job opportunities.

They are hiring now!

Where: 320 N. Prospect St., Herkimer, NY

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Thursday, October 13th from 10:00am - Noon 

Visit Herkimer Working Solutions and APPLY on the spot with Indium Corporation and/or NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities!

LEARN MORE HERE

Herkimer Working Solutions: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350
315-867-1400

Columbus Day is Monday, October 10, 2022, please see below for Working Solutions Center Hours:

Utica: Closed

Herkimer: Closed

Wampsville: Closed

Rome: Limited staff / Call (315) 356-0662 for more information

You're invited to join us for a FREE virtual job fair on Wednesday, October 26th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm!

THIS EVEN HAS BEEN CANCELED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED JANUARY 2023. MORE DETAILS TO COME IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS.

All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are welcome to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Onondaga, and Cortland counties.

The RADAR project advances the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that use Registered Apprenticeship and improving the access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities, with individuals with disabilities as the primary participants. This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993. RADAR staff will be available at the job fair to speak with anyone interested in participating in the grant. To learn more about this grant GO HERE

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See Who's Looking to HIRE YOU today!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 9/26/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 9/27/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 9/29/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 9/30/2022

HIRING EVENTS

• On Wednesday October 5th, it’s the Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair hosted by NYSDOL and partners. You’ll be able to connect with representatives from over 40 businesses. Chat with a recruiter and find your next big career opportunity. 
• On Thursday October 6th, from 10:00am to Noon, Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street -  Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting an on-site recruitment. You’ll be able to meet with HR staff from Gehring Tricot and Student Transportation of America for on the spot interviews.
• On Tuesday October 11th , you’re invited to attend the First Annual Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month (DREAM) Virtual Career Fair.

Don't miss the valuable opportunities and resources in October newsletter.

This month we're sharing a new resource for job seekers, upcoming recruiting events and job fairs, new FREE learning/training opportunities, community events and opportunities, workforce news and more...

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Looking to jump-start your career search? Then mark your calendars and attend the Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

There will be a preview day on 10/4/2022 starting at 9:00 am giving jobseekers the opportunity to preview attending available positions!

Apply to jobs, speak one-on-one with recruiters, attend live webinars and more!

To Register for this exciting event, please visit: nysdolvirtual5.easyvirtualfair.com

Attending Businesses:

• Adirondack Bank
• Amazon
• AmeriCU Credit Union
• Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Limited
• CABVI
• Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
• Central New York Psychiatric Center
• Chobani
• Defense Finance and Accounting Service
• Driveline Retail Merchandising
• Excellus BCBS
• Giant Solutions, LLC
• Human Technologies
• Lee Newspapers Inc.
• Mental Health Association in Fulton and Montgomery Counties
• Mill Services Inc
• Mohawk Lifts, LLC.
• Mohawk Sign System
• Mosaic Health
• Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home
• New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
• Northland Communications
• Oneida County Sheriff's Office
• Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
• River Ridge Living Center
• Sitrin
• Slocum Dickson Medical Group
• Special Metals Corporation
• St. Margaret's Corporation
• St. Mary's Healthcare (Amsterdam)
• The Arc Lexington
• U.S. Care Systems
• United States Postal Service
• UPS
• Upstate Cerebral Palsy
• Utica Zoo
• Visiting Nurses Home Care
• Wolfspeed
• Woodforest National Bank

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