December 2021
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The Workforce Development Board HMO, Inc. is recruiting for
a Disability Resource Coordinator, based in Utica, NY!


The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties (WDB/HMO), Inc., is recruiting for a Disability Resource Coordinator to provide capacity building services throughout Herkimer, Madison & Oneida (HMO) Counties. Based in Utica, NY.

This position is a full time, three year opportunity funded through New York State Department of Labor and their partners.

The salary will be $45 – $50,000 per year with benefits, including health insurance, retirement fund matching up to 6%, 35 hour work week, 2 weeks’ vacation and dental insurance.

Reimbursed travel required throughout the three-county area. Must have dependable transportation.


To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: Kandy Betti, kbetti@working-solutions.org

WANTO Virtual Job Fair - Success!

On Wednesday, November 3rd, the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant held a virtual job fair. Some 181 job seekers registered to explore local nontraditional careers for women, which are careers in which females make up 25% or less of the workforce, and to learn about training opportunities available from the WANTO grant.

Organizations who participated included:
  • Wolfspeed
  • Oneonta Job Corps Academy - Staff Recruitment
  • Saputo
  • LOCAL 669-JATC
  • Chobani
  • Cancer Services Program of the Central Region
  • Rommel Fence, LLC
  • Central New York Electrical Training Alliance
  • Fred F. Collis & Sons
  • Smith Packing Company, Inc.
  • Callanan Industries Inc
  • Green Empire Farms
  • HP Hood LLC
  • UPSCO, Inc.
  • HP Hood
  • Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.
  • Indium Corporation
  • International Paper
  • North Atlantic States Carpenters Labor Management
  • HP Hood
  • Oneida County Sheriff's Office
  • Mark Cushman
  • Oneonta Job Corps-Admissions
  • Corning Incorporated
  • ACHIEVE

We're planning another virtual event for January - stay tuned!

Essay: Here’s how women can break into nontraditional occupations

Our Women in Apprenticeships & Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Project Director Stephanie Heiland was recently featured in the Observer Dispatch as a guest columnist!

This program is available in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

The WANTO program is now enrolling! To learn more about this great opportunity and to find out if you are eligible, contact Project Manager Stephanie Heiland: 315.207.6951 x110

This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor grant administered by the Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration of $716,676.00.
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Allow 18- to 20-Year-Old Drivers to Obtain a Class A CDL License for Intrastate Operation

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation (S5486 Kennedy/A6295 Lupardo) that will allow drivers between the ages of 18 and 20, after completion of a rigorous training program, to obtain their Class A CDL for intrastate operation. New York becomes the 50th state to allow individuals under the age of 21 to obtain a Class A CDL for operation within the state's borders. 

The legislation was a priority issue for the Trucking Association of New York (TANY) during the 2021 legislative session and a critical piece of their workforce development initiative. "As we continue to focus on encouraging high school students to consider careers in the trucking industry, it was imperative that they have the opportunity to obtain their Class A CDL prior to the age of 21," TANY says. 

To address safety concerns regarding younger drivers operating large commercial vehicles, the legislation provides for training that closely mirrors the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's entry-level driver training requirements and requires a minimum of three-hundred (300) hours of behind-the-wheel training under the immediate supervision and control of an experienced driver. 

The NYS Department of Transportation will need to promulgate a rule to establish the younger driver program and TANY says it will keep members posted on that progress.
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More Job Seeker Resources & Opportunities
Contact: Office of Continuing Education and Professional Studies 
Phone: 607-746-4545
Contact: Office of Continuing Education and Professional Studies 
Phone: 607-746-4545
Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair

Register now for this virtual Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology, Energy Storage, Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and more.

Entry-mid level, experienced and management positions are available.

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), NY Ventures, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy.

Date: December 1, 2021
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Remo (Virtual Platform)


Having a job search plan will increase your chance for success.

Go here for resources and contact CDO Workforce to find out how we can help!
The New York State Department of Labor is offering free online virtual workshops.

>Resumes
>Interviewing
>Transferable Skills
>Job Search
>Networking
>And lots more!
FREE Online Self-Paced Skills Training

Are you looking to:
  • increase your skills?
  • change industries or find a new career?
  • gain better employment?

This online skills training is a great opportunity for youth with disabilities and populations such as veterans, young adults, and dislocated workers to obtain work-based knowledge that will make it easier to qualify and be hired for in demand jobs!

There are more than 5,000 self-paced courses to choose from. Some can be completed in 30 minutes or less! There are courses in IT, Healthcare, Business and many more.

Our Metrix online skills training platform is FREE for all businesses and job seekers in Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties!

Resources for Businesses
New York State COVID-19 Pandemic
Small Business Recovery
Grant Program

Did your business suffer COVID-19 related losses? New York State is offering recovery aid that can help.
Businesses: We Have Resources For You!

We can act as an extension of your human resource department, providing a wide range of services, all free of charge. We’ll help you:

  • Recruit employees, including customized recruitment at our center.
  • Find grants and train workers.
  • Strengthen your work force.
  • Access labor market information.
  • Network with other businesses.
  • Create a custom solution or speak with our business representative.
  • Post Your Job Openings.
Spotlight on Workers with Disabilities
Financial Inclusion, Disability and Race: A National Convening

National Disability Institute (NDI) invites you to join them in celebrating more than five years of financial inclusion leadership at the intersection of race, ethnicity and disability. During this National Convening, NDI will highlight its portfolio of work with disability partners and organizations that are working on economic and racial equity.

December 7, 2021 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Resources for Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers on Your Dream, Your Team!

DYK we have a library of helpful resources on our website/toolkit to help job seekers with a disability, and especially youth, along their career path?


  • TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
  • RESOURCES FOR PARENTS OF YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES
  • GENERAL DISABILITY RESOURCES
  • LEGAL ADVOCACY
  • FINANCIAL RESOURCES
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Disability-Related Resources
Check out our helpful articles and resources for businesses about hiring workers with disabilities and for job seekers with a disability.
Integrated Resource Teams (IRT) can help job seekers with a disability along their career path. Visit our "Your Dream, Your Team" toolkit for information and free downloadable resources.

We also have a large repository of Community Resources HERE.
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