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CDO Workforce Customer Success Story
There are many services that the CDO Workforce partners can provide to ex-offenders ready for employment, as an example:
A customer with legal barriers and special needs was referred to CDO Workforce Career Center for employment counseling. This customer had two felony convictions and as a result, due to clearance restrictions at the customer’s place of employment, the customer was released from their maintenance position after being employed for 8 months.
This customer struggled to find other employment in their small town. Our office Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) worked with this customer on accessing supportive services, our office Labor Services Representative (LSR) worked on updating their resume and job referrals - however all this customer really wanted was their position back. Their previous position fulfilled them with a good salary, benefits and sense of fulfillment.
As the employment counselor I started with the employer to assess whether a position would be available to them. The supervisor at the place of employment stated this customer was a model employee and they would be lucky to have 4 more employees like them. Hearing this, I knew we needed to start the process of applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct through New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
This process entails gathering evidence of rehabilitation, letters of reference and supporting documentation showing how this customer lived for the past 2 years. This was during COVID making it difficult to contact and access many of these records. Through perseverance we were able to submit the application and request a parole officer be assigned to their case. Eleven months after first seeking assistance this customer was granted a Certificate of Good Conduct which allowed this customer to appeal the employer’s decision for denial of employment.
Unfortunately, this customer was denied clearance to obtain their position. We did not stop there, we appealed the decision again, and again they were denied clearance for employment. Along with a 3rd appeal, I suggested a different approach and worked with this customer on advocating for themselves. I assisted them with constructing letters to their congressmen/women, Governor’s office, Legal Action Center for legal assistance, and the NYS Human Rights Division. In March of 2023, this customer was granted clearance was reinstated in her previous position after 2 years of fighting.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Submitted by Stacey Smith, Employment Counselor
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CDO Workforce Workshop Success!
On March 28th the Oneonta CDO workforce office Business Service Representative Margo Burkett and Senior Employment Counselor Stacey Smith held a civil service workshop and job fair at the Oneonta Southside Mall.
The workshop covered “all things” civil service, from 'what is civil service', testing, and the overall process.
Eight agencies from city, school, county and state joined us for this event, presenting on their civil service process, with 17 job seekers attending.
Submitted by Stacey Smith
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NYATEP Youth Practitioners' Forum
The New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) Youth Practitioners' Forum took place on March 14-16 in Saratoga Springs, NY at the Holiday Inn. Our Executive Director Alice Savino and Youth Counselors from CDO Workforce attended workshops and networked with colleagues, making new connections.
Submitted by Kathy DeAngelo
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Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards
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Businesses: New York College Apprenticeship Network (NYCAN) Grant Can Help You Upskill Your Workforce
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 Meghan McBennett at mmcbennett@working-solutions.org.
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Opportunities for Job Seekers |
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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training
is being planned by DCMO BOCES in Norwich
DCMO BOCES, 6678 County Road 32, Norwich, NY, is planning to offer Certified Nurse Aide Training starting within the next month or so.
DCMO is enrolling adult students for this training program, which will be beginning shortly.
The training schedule will be available soon, and adults who are interested can contact BOCES for more information about training requirements and costs.
Tuition assistance may be possible for qualifying students. Don't let this employment opportunity pass you by. Enter the exciting field of healthcare by calling BOCES at 607-335-1439.
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Spotlight on Workers with a Disability |
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New federal data shows that a greater percentage of people with disabilities were in the workforce in 2022. (Thinkstock)
The employment rate for Americans with disabilities has reached an all-time high, federal officials say.
Among people with disabilities nationally, 21.3% had a job in 2022. That’s up from 19.1% the previous year and represents the highest rate on record since the government began tracking such data in 2008.
The snapshot of disability employment last year comes in a new report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency collects data on people with disabilities in the job market as part of its Current Population Survey, which polls 60,000 households each month about employment and unemployment.
Workers with disabilities were more frequently self-employed and about twice as likely to work part time as compared to others, according to the Labor Department data.
Nearly 80% of those with disabilities were considered to be “not in the labor force” meaning that they were not employed or seeking work. The report indicates that the “vast majority” of these people — all but 3% — did not want to have a job.
Even with the increase in disability employment, the Labor Department found that the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities remained about twice as high as for typically-developing individuals. And, people with disabilities across all age groups were “much less likely to be employed.”
Article Shared by Kerry A. Wiley
Workforce Program Specialist
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Online Learning Resources |
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Increase your Skills and Beef Up Your Resume: Take Classes for FREE on our Metrix Online Learning Platform!
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Our Metrix online skills training platform is FREE for all businesses and job seekers in Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties!
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The New York State Department of Labor is
offering Free online virtual workshops - New Classes Every Week!
- Resumes
- Interviewing
- Transferable Skills
- Job Search
- Networking
- And lots more!
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Community News & Opportunities |
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"Get more of Cooperstown & Otsego County."
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The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Hartwick College offers FREE tax preparation and billing services for both Federal and State income tax returns.
The services are provided by IRS certified Hartwick accounting students and their professor.
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Wellness Fair being hosted by Golden Artist Colors in June
Please contact Matt Asma by early April if you are interested in tabling at this event. Golden Artist Colors will provide the table and chair(s).
Matt Asma
Training and Development Specialist
Golden Artist Colors
188 Bell Road
New Berlin, NY 13411
(607) 847-6154
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Learning/Training Grant Opportunities |
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Workforce Development Board
Learning/Training Grant Programs
Many of these programs are available in up to 17 counties across New York State! There are training opportunities in Manufacturing, IT/Cybersecurity and more...
We'll be featuring news, incentives, activities, opportunities about our grant programs. You can follow us on Instagram too!
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CDO Workforce Virtual & In Person Services |
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CDO Workforce Virtual Services and In-Person Services by Appointment |
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Our Services For Job Seekers Include:
>Job search help
>Help with resumes
>Assistance with applying for jobs on-line
>Virtual Job Shadow for youth
>Free online skills training
>Career Coaching
>Youth Program (ages 16-24)
>And More!
We Offer Services for Business Too!
We are your local American Job Center; there is never a charge for our services.
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CDO Workforce Business Services Highlights |
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BUSINESSES: We offer a wide-range of services* for businesses! We can act as an extension of your Human Resources Department. GO HERE learn more and contact us to find out how we can help!
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Ongoing Partner Programs & Learning |
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ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to prepare for, achieve and maintain employment through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development
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