CDO Workforce Customer Success!

By Employment & Training Director Tylena Daniels

"Customer S. W arrived at CDO Workforce with 30 years of Manufacturing/Machine Operating experience but had recently lost his job due to a company shutdown.

"S.W. was eligible for funding, and he determined that he needed to receive training to be able to return to employment. He attended a local Truck Driving School for a 4-week training and completed CDL A driver training in December.

"Within five weeks from completing the CDL A training and receiving his CDL A license and hazmat endorsement he obtained employment driving for a local Fuel Delivery Company."

Congratulations, S.W!  

Highlighting the Impact of the RADAR Grant on

Workforce Development!

By Workforce Development Board Apprenticeship Project Director Sommer Edwards

"I had the pleasure of speaking at the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties, Inc., Partners and Staff Forum on Thursday, November 21^st, to share the mission behind the Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) grant and celebrate the incredible successes we've seen over the past two years.

"The RADAR grant has been instrumental in addressing the urgent need for workers in critical regional industries and creating opportunities for people with disabilities to enter meaningful employment.

"Our focus has been on:

- Uniting agencies to break down barriers job seekers face when entering the workforce

- Creating tailored training programs to bridge skill gaps

- Developing and sustaining Registered Apprenticeship programs in emerging occupations

"Program Goals:

- Addressing workforce shortages in key economic sectors

- Providing people with disabilities opportunities to enter employment

- Supporting individuals through the journey from pre-apprenticeship to full Apprenticeship

"It’s been exciting to see these goals come to life across Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Cortland, and Onondaga counties.

"Here are some of our incredible successes:

- 529 individuals enrolled

- 383 entered pre-apprenticeship training

- 308 successfully completed pre-apprenticeship training

- 109 entered Registered Apprenticeship programs

- 210 gained new employment opportunities

- 17 Registered Apprenticeship program developed

- 20 Pre-Apprenticeship trainings developed

"Eligibility: residents of Onondaga, Cortland, Oneida, Madison, Chenango, Herkimer, Otsego, Delaware, Fulton, Montgomery, or Schoharie counties, ages 18+, self-attest to a disability (for a full list of disabilities, visit https://askjan.org/a-to-z.cfm).

"We’re proud to be helping individuals gain valuable skills, build sustainable careers, and strengthen our regional workforce. Looking forward to continued collaboration and success in the future!"

Job Seekers: To learn more about our apprenticeship programs and how we can help you jump start a good paying career in a field you love, contact Sommer Edwards.

Businesses: To find out about incentives and how we can help you solve your hiring needs, contact Sommer Edwards. We can help you start a Registered Apprenticeship program, too!

These FREE services are offered at all CDO Workforce locations. We are your local American Job Center partner. There is never a charge for our services.

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