January 2025

News & Opportunities

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Congratulations on your Crisis Prevention Certification, CDO Disability Resource Coordinator Angela Kelly!

 

Angela has recently completed 32 hours of training through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and is now a certified instructor in Verbal Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This certification enables Angela to provide evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed training to equip teams with practical strategies for effectively managing challenging behaviors and fostering safer, more inclusive environments in CDO counties. 

 

Through this training, staff can learn how to identify, respond to, and prevent low-risk crisis behaviors using verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques. The training also emphasizes understanding the impact of trauma, applying compassionate approaches to support individuals, and utilizing mental health frameworks to safely navigate crisis situations. Additionally, it offers valuable insights into the characteristics of autism and teaches proactive, tailored strategies to better communicate with and support individuals on the spectrum.

 

This training empowers organizations to create stronger, more inclusive support systems that meet the needs of those they serve. If you are interested in scheduling a session or learning more, please feel free to reach out! Together, we can build stronger, more effective support systems across our communities!"


To contact Angela, call 607-376-5152, ext. 113 or email akelly@working-solutions.org

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.

Businesses

 Child Care Creation and Expansion Tax Credit 


The Child Care Creation and Expansion Tax Credit application portal opens Jan. 1! If your business helped create and occupy new child care seats for your employees, don't miss out – apply now!


https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/initiatives/creation-credit.php


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Learning/Training Grant Opportunities

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Workforce Development Board

FREE Learning/Training Grant Programs for Job Seekers and Incentives for Businesses


Some programs are available in up to 17 counties across New York State! Business incentives and training opportunities.


Go Here to See our Learning/Training Grant Programs


And Contact Us to Find out how we can help!

Opportunities for Job Seekers

Norwich Workshops

To register call: (607) 334-2201

Oneonta Workshops

Register Now

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Go HERE to See Our Featured Job Opportunities!

These services are available at all CDO Workforce locations.


We are your local American Job Center partner. There is never a charge for our services. Reach out today to find out how we can help you jumpstart your new career!


Email Barbara Hollings

Email Silke Mahardy

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Online Learning Resources

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7000+ online SkillSoft courses.  

2300+ in Spanish

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• Mobile phone training in an “all game” format

150 different topics in both English and Spanish


Courses include: audio, video, closed captioning, lectures, simulations, and quizzes and tests in interactive modules.


Topics include: IT, Microsoft Office, sales, software, workplace skills, and many more.


  • Self Sign-Up
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This FREE self-paced online skills training is available to all businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties!


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The New York State Department of Labor Offers Free virtual workshops - New Classes Every Week!


  • Resumes
  • Interviewing
  • Transferable Skills
  • Job Search
  • Networking
  • And lots more!


Go here to see more opportunities from the NYS Department of Labor


View the January Workshop Calendar

CDO Workforce Virtual & In Person Services
CDO Workforce Virtual Services and In-Person Services by Appointment

"We're Here For You."


Click the county that you reside in to learn more and request services:


Chenango


Delaware


Otsego

Our Services For Job Seekers Include:

>Job search help

>Help with resumes

>Assistance with applying for jobs on-line

>Free online skills training

>Career Coaching

>Youth Program (ages 16-24)

>And More!


We Offer Services for Business Too!

Go here to learn more


We are your local American Job Center partner. There is never a charge for our services.

CDO Workforce Business Services Highlights

New Hire Training and Existing Employee Training

Trailing Partner Initiative


New York Youth Jobs Program/Tax Credit


On-The-Job Training

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!


*We are your local American Job Center partner. There is never a charge for our services.

Community Opportunities

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