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The Workforce Development Board is hiring!
We have 2 job opportunities in Utica, NY:
Case Manager:
Case Managers devote 100% of their time to specific grant populations depending on the grant requirements. Assists the Program Director by providing direct services including program recruitment and retention. Provides leadership training to participants as well as mentoring and support. Counsels individuals with meeting education and employment goals and with all employment related activities. Secures information such as education, skills and social factors contributing to the client’s situation and evaluate their needs. Assists the client with resumes, cover letters, job searches and interview preparation. Provides on the job support as needed once the individual becomes employed. Compiles records and complete case notes and reports.
Business Services Representative:
The Business Services Representative is a semi-autonomous position responsible for programmatic and employer related activities. Develops and implements agreed upon business outreach plan to meet business goals. Works within the business services team for the achievement of customer satisfaction and long-term employer relationship goals in line with agency values, mission and vision. Individual accountability and work volume will be established through the development of annual objectives.
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Businesses: We Are Co-hosting Free Industry Apprenticeship Roundtables - You're Invited! |
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CDO Workforce and Partner News |
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Pictured: CDO Workforce Disability Resource Coordinator Kathy DeAngelo and CDO Workforce Placement Coordinator Alan Sessions
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Hartwick College Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Sends Letter of Appreciation
"Dear Alan and Kathy,
Good afternoon! First, thank you very much for your incredible support of our Hartwick free tax community service! Here are some highlights for our 2022 service performance:
- Saved total preparation and filing fees of $123,877.00 for the community
- Achieved total tax refund and benefit of $1,120,383.00 for the community
- Hartwick VITA have been nominated as Champion of Training in 2022 IRS Partner Recognition Ceremony
Enclosed, please find a short video memo of our 2022 Hartwick College VITA Commencement. Thank you very much again for your precious time and invaluable service to our community ALL OF THE TIME! None of this would be possible without you and CDO! And we wish you and your family a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Sincerely
Li Luo and Hartwick College VITA team"
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Pictured Left: Kathy DeAngelo, CDO Workforce Disability Resource Coordinator |
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CDO Workforce Job Fair Success
We participated in four job fairs in May!
CDO Workforce has been busy during the month of May working with schools and businesses to promote local job openings at Job Fairs throughout all three counties.
The Southern Tier Virtual Job Fair was held on May 19th. The job seeker attendance doubled from the previous month!
Two in-person Job Fairs, promoting jobs to young people, were held at NCOC BOCES in Grand Gorge in Delaware County and at Oneonta High School in Otsego County. Various employers looking for summer help were there as well as CDO Staff promoting our Summer Youth Employment Programs.
And finally, another in-person mini Job Fair was held at the Norwich YMCA in Chenango County, sponsored by Achieve with ten local employers in attendance.
Photos Courtesy Ray Pucci
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More Opportunities for Businesses |
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Businesses: New York College Apprenticeship Network (NYCAN) Grant Can Help You Upskill Your Workforce |
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Businesses: Are You Hiring?
Hold a recruitment event at Norwich CDO Workforce
In June the Norwich CDO Workforce Center will begin holding in-person Recruitments for businesses that have job opportunities in Chenango, Delaware or Otsego County.
The Recruitments will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
Job Seekers will be able to meet with the business to discuss openings and apply for positions.
Businesses who are interested in having a recruitment at the Center can contact Margo Burkett, NYS DOL BSR at 607-432-4800, ext. 125, Margaret.Burkett@labor.ny.gov
Or
The Norwich Career Center is located at 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY 13815
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Project Excite: IT & Cybersecurity Training |
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Are you interested in IT or Cybersecurity training?
Contact us about our IT & Cybersecurity Grant training program: Project Excite!
Project Excite aims to serve unemployed and underemployed residents across 9 counties of Upstate New York. Students planning to attend training for technical jobs in IT or Cybersecurity may be eligible for up to a $5,000 scholarship towards tuition!
Eligibility Requirements:
>Before entering training, students must be a resident of one of the following counties: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Chenango, Delaware, or Otsego.
>Students must have a high school education and be completing their training or degree by May of 2024.
From Industry Week: Industrial Cybersecurity 101: It's All About Your People
In this article Chris Grove, technology evangelist at Nozomi Networks; and Robert Williams, director of Global Technology Operations at furniture maker Herman Miller, discuss the basics of securing industrial networks, saying it all comes back to training employees.
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Opportunities for Job Seekers |
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Job Fair at the Southside Mall on June 4th: |
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Additional businesses attending: The Army, U.S. Care Systems, Allied Universal, Best Western Cooperstown and Pickett Building Materials/Oneonta Block.
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Career Pathways Can Help You:
Certificate & Degree Programs through Career Pathways:
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High School Equivalency: GED or National EDP
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Customer Service: Entry Level Job Skills Certificate, Office Paid Job Training Certificate
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Advanced Manufacturing: Certified Production Technician, Manufacturing Extension Project, CNC Machinist, Quality Assurance or Mechatronics
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Healthcare: Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Transcription, Medical Coding & Billing, Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant
- Hospitality
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The Trades: Carpentry, Construction, Electrical Tech, Electrical Service Tech II or Electrical Systems, Facilities / Maintenance Paid Job Training, HVAC or HVAC Tech, Masonry, Plumbing, Welding or Welding Technology, NYSWDA Weatherization & Home Performance Certificate, Weatherization Paid Job Training
In partnering with existing training programs – including those preparing students for the GED (certficate of high school equivalency) – Career Pathways will provide encouragement and incentives, as well as referrals to employers, to allow individuals to follow a pathway to success.
Eligible Career Pathways participants can also receive up to $1000 in Supportive services.
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Save the Date: NYS Department of Labor Southern Tier Region Virtual Job Fair
June 23rd, 11:00am to 2:00pm
More info to come!
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Securitas Security Services and Achieve will be at the Norwich CDO Workforce on Thursday, June 9th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application.
Walk-ins are welcome!
Location: Norwich CDO Workforce, 1 O’Hara Dr., Norwich
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"JOBS JUMPSTART" - FREE In-person Training
Coming to Sidney and Delhi in June!
See details below for each location:
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SIDNEY - Four Day Course Starts June 6th: |
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DELHI: Three Day Course Starts June 20th: |
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Online Learning Resources |
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Take FREE Classes on our Metrix Online Learning Platform!
- Learn Valuable New Skills
- Beef Your Resume
- Stand Out from the Crowd
There are more than 5,000 free courses on the self-paced learning platform! There are courses in IT, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more. And you can take as many courses as you want. Some can be completed in less than 30 minutes!
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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Spotlight on Workers with Disabilities |
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Businesses: Want to learn more about the benefits of hiring job seekers with a disability?
We have resources for you!
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Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.
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Need Help with Transportaion? |
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DYK We have a directory of Local Community Resources
on our CDO Workforce Website?
Including:
- Crisis Intervention & Emergency Services
- Disability Related Services
- Education
- Employment & Training Support
- Food & Nutrition
- Housing Assistance
- Human Services Agencies
- Legal Services
- Medical Services
- Substance Abuse Support Services
- Utilities
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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 Healthcare, 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 |
"We're Here For You."
Click the county that you reside in to learn more and request services:
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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!
*We are your local American Job Center partner. There is never a charge for our services.
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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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Next Month's Issue:
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