The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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ICYMI: We are hiring a Placement Coordinator for our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant!
Grant Overview: The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant serves individuals 18+ who live, work, or receive training throughout an 11-county region. RADAR staff prioritizes supporting people with ADA-defined disabilities, and assisting with Pre-Apprenticeship training as well as supportive service needs. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance with job readiness and placement into a Registered Apprenticeship program.
Job Duties: The Placement Coordinator will conduct assessment interviews and determine program eligibility; conduct intakes for applicable clients; identify supportive service needs and provide support or make referrals to the appropriate agencies; develop an individualized service plan to identify education/ training and career goals; assist with placement in Pre-Apprenticeship training programs; consistently follow up with program participants; track demographic data to support grant progress; assist with job placement into Registered Apprenticeship programs upon completion of education/training; attend grant-related events; develop social media outreach; meet with employers and supportive service agencies to build connections and refer participants
Job Qualifications: Experience working with people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds; experience in employee training and job placement; knowledge of Apprenticeships; strong understanding of employer workplace dynamics; proven leader in the development of workforce strategies customized to target markets; Bachelor’s Degree
TO APPLY:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Event Success:
Apprenticeship Building America Peer-to-Peer Exchange
The focus of the event was to educate ABA Category 3 grantees throughout the country on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, specifically as it pertains to hiring people with disabilities.
Sommer and Nicole provided a beginners overview with regard to the American Disability Act, and what a disability is in accordance with the ADA – see link https://askjan.org/a-to-z.cfm.
They also provided employment and accommodation statistics to further emphasize the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Did you know there are 15.1 million people of working age living with disabilities in the U.S., so the research suggests that if companies embrace disability inclusion, they will gain access to a new talent pool of more than 10.7 million people! Nicole provided a great resource for grantees and other workforce agencies to share with employers who inquiring about the benefits of hiring a person with a disability, and the resources that would be available to them – see link https://opwdd.ny.gov/community-involvement/about-employability.
"Prior to working on the Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) grant, I to was faced with many of the same questions employers and workforce agencies have today," says Sommer. "It wasn’t until I took a deeper dive into the excess of resources and statistics available to us that I was able to fully grasp the benefits of hiring a person with a disability.
"This group of individuals has been an untapped talent pool for years and still is. Through programs like RADAR and NYSCION, as well as partnerships within our community, I believe we will be able to make huge strides in addressing the workforce needs of both the employer and the job seeker through reasonable accommodations and informational sessions such as this."
"The ABA Peer-to-Peer Exchange was an excellent platform to discuss NY Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (NYSCION) grant, as well as the positive impact of inclusivity in the workplace," says Nicole. "It is crucial to educate service providers on the difficulties people with disabilities face while receiving benefits as they attempt to re-enter the workforce. By empowering our communities with the Ticket to Work program, local Career Centers and Registered Apprenticeships can bring a new, and much needed labor force to the workplace."
For more information about these programs:
Story Submitted by Nicole and Sommer
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Manufacturing Businesses: Do you need help
upskilling your Workforce?
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The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida (WDB/HMO) has partnered with the NYCAN (NY College Apprenticeship Network) grant to reimburse on-the-job training costs for advanced manufacturing companies that have less than 50 employees and a registered apprentice program.
Wages can be reimbursed at 50% up to $25 an hour for six months of on-the-job training (OJT) with minimum paperwork.
The undirected funding provides many benefits for small to medium-sized manufacturing companies and ensures the apprentice is trained in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures.
If you would like to know how your company can take advantage of this funding or know of a company that would benefit, please contact Alice Savino at asavino@working-solutions.org
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Businesses: Our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant Can Help You
Create a "Talent Pipeline"
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Job Seekers: We can help you jumpstart your new career |
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Our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness Grant Offers Training Opportunities that Can Help you Jump Start Your Career! |
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Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards at 315-207-6951 ext.133
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ICYMI:
Connect Mohawk Valley is FREE
Businesses: Self-Post your Internships and Part-time Job Opportunities
Students: Sign up to get notified when an opportunity is posted
The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), is hosting a website called “Connect Mohawk Valley” that allows local businesses to post their internships and part-time job opportunities for students for free.
Students, you can view and apply to them in one central repository. And you can sign up to get notified right away when a new opportunity is posted.
We also utilize these online resources to help get the word out about news, events and other opportunities from our partners and other Mohawk Valley businesses and organizations.
The WDB HMO, dba Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, which is a network of federal, state, and local offices that supports economic expansion and develops the talent of the nation’s workforce. We can act as an extension of your human resources department, providing a wide range of services, all free of charge. To learn more about our services, go here: https://www.working-solutions.org/
And contact us to find out how we can help.
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Interested in Joining the Laborers' Union?
Here are some certifications we can pay for:
- Flagger
- Aerial Platform/Boom Lift/ Scissor Operator
- Trench & Excavation
- Scaffold Safety
- OSHA
- Confined Space Awareness
- Rigger Signalman/Operator Safety
To learn more contact Sommer Edwards:
315-207-6951 ext.133
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Benefits of Apprenticeship
- Helps recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce.
- Improves productivity and the bottom line.
- Provides opportunities for tax credits and employee tuition benefits in some states.
- Reduces turnover costs and increases employee retention.
- Creates industry driven and flexible training solutions to meet national and local needs.
- Allows workers to earn and learn at the same time.
More and more companies are realizing the advantages we can offer in helping to train their future workforce.
Employers: If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please let us know!
We can also help you set up a new apprenticeship program.
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What are the benefits of an inclusive apprenticeship?
- You can increase employment opportunities. Your chance of finding a full-time job in your desired career increases. After completing an apprenticeship, 94% of apprentices retain employment. Apprentices, on average, earn a starting salary of $70,000 upon completing an apprenticeship.
- You can begin a rewarding career. An advantage of inclusive apprenticeships is you begin a career in a growing industry that is in need of talented and skilled employees. A few of these growing industries include technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, clean energy, finance, healthcare, human resources, data analysis, and professional services. An inclusive apprenticeship in one of these industries can help you launch your career in one of these in-demand sectors that also offers a promise of future work.
- You gain new skills and credentials: You will learn core job skills and knowledge about the occupation and industry. You will become familiar with working in a diverse and inclusive workplace. These practical skills will help you achieve success in your desired career.
- You can earn a competitive wage. Inclusive apprenticeships offer competitive wages for all apprentices. The wages in a top number of occupations for apprenticeships are well above the median annual wage of $38,640 in all occupations in 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2018, the median earnings for people with disabilities was $40,457. Inclusive apprenticeships will help improve your earning potential.
- You expand educational opportunities. You will receive on-the-job training and related in-person, remote, or hybrid classroom instruction, which are offered in accessible formats.
- You can reduce student debt. You may be able to receive academic credit for the instruction and training you receive, which can help reduce student debt.
- You receive a mentorship. You will work with a mentor who is an experienced industry professional and familiar with diverse workplaces. The mentor is someone you can turn to for advice and guidance about the training, job, company, industry, and more. Your mentorship is a partnership, and you will both learn from each other.
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Earn While You Learn
Fast track your career goals, avoid debt, and earn competitive wages... A Registered Apprenticeship program can put you on that career pathway today with an average wage of $21.74, according to apprenticeship.gov.
Contact Us to find out how we can help you prepare for and get placed in a Registered Apprenticeship.
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A Young Engineer Makes Herself Heard in Manufacturing
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About the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida (HMO) Counties:
The role of the local Workforce Development Board (WDB) is system focused and strategic in nature. As a decision-making entity, the WDB determines priorities of service, negotiates measures, facilitates integration, and ensures quality outcomes. By understanding workforce development needs, anticipating trends, and focusing on system outcomes and performance, the WDB can effect substantial long-term change in the economic well being of the community.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Have Questions?
Please Contact us!
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Alice Savino, Executive Director
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This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. This product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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