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Governor Hochul Announces Creation of the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development
>New Office Will Target State's Workforce Development Efforts Toward Regional Businesses' Needs and Workers' Long-Term Success
>Office Will Lead Broader $350 Million Workforce Development Initiative Approved in FY 2023 Budget, Including New Grant Programs That Will Primarily Support Employer-Driven, High-Skilled Workforce Training Programs
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the creation of the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development, which will be charged with improving the State's workforce development programs and practices to better align with the needs and priorities of today's employers. The Governor first proposed the new office in her State of the State address earlier this year and committed funding that was approved in the FY2023 budget.
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"Jobs Jump-Start" Training Success!
CDO Workforce in Norwich recently held a free in-person training called "Jobs Jump-Start" to support job seekers efforts to successfully apply for job opportunities and attain employment. The four-day training series ran from Monday, April 11th to Thursday, April 14th, from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
"This training was very successful and four participants completed the training," said Employment and Training Director Tylena Daniels. "Each participant has an updated resume that can be accessed electronically, practiced ZOOM interviewing, synched email to cell phone, practiced online applications and uploading the resume, and other soft skill training. We are looking forward to being able to do more trainings in the future."
CONGRATULATIONS, PARTICIPANTS!
Article Submitted by Tylena Daniels
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Pictured: NYS Department of Labor Business Services Representative, Margaret Burkett and CDO Workforce Placement Coordinator Alan Sessions |
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Job Fair Success!
CDO Workforce partnered with ONC BOCES and the Otsego Chamber of Commerce for an in person Job Fair on April 26. The Job Fair was open to students and the local community. Margo Burkett, NYSDOL Business Services Representative, promoted the job fair with a number of Job Fair email blasts to hundreds of local job seekers. The Job Fair was posted on social media and local newspaper ran Job Fair ads.
Some 43 businesses and agencies attended, offering hundreds of jobs, including healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism employment. There were more than 200 students and job seekers who attended the Job Fair.
More than 50 Summer Youth Employment applications were handed out and a number of businesses were interested in being Summer Worksites. The Yaks Youth Center was very interested. Owner Heather Boxill-Yakalis said, "I am looking forward to working with CDO Workforce for hiring caring day care staff and for letting the community know about the Yaks Youth Center that offers daycare for both 1st and 2nd shifts."
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CDO continues to work with job seekers to help them find rewarding careers and assist them in connecting with businesses and training providers. We have already started to get the word out about a second ONC BOCES Job Fair: May 10, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, at ONC BOCES -- NCOC, Jump Brook Road, Grand Gorge. Hope to see you there!!
Article Submitted by Alan Sessions
Photos Courtesy Kathy DeAngelo
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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 Can Help You
Upskill Your Workforce
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Opportunities for Job Seekers |
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DCMO BOCES Entrepreneurship Virtual Program
Accepting Students
DCMO BOCES will be wrapping up the 2021-22 Entrepreneur Academy program with a class beginning on May 9th.
The 4-Week Business Development Course will be held virtually to give individuals access to instruction right from home. Martha Ryan, former Director of the Chenango County Entrepreneur Center, will lead this program with dual roles as instructor and coach. Eight sessions will guide students to preparing to launch a small business venture. According to Ryan, the program is excellent for people who need the discipline to sit down and put their business ideas in writing.
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A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Nursing Home in Oneonta is offering a paid training class for C.N.A. certification.
Upon successful completion and obtaining NYS certification candidates will be offered employment in the Nursing Home!
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ONC BOCES offers individualized High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to adults 21 and over at 31 Center Street in Oneonta.
• Students can start any time of year.
• Students can attend on their schedule, at their own pace.
• Distance learning is an option (must meet testing requirements).
• They are partnering with Literacy Volunteers of Otsego and Delaware Counties to offer small group ESL instruction on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30am – 11:00am.
• They can also provide instruction to students who have a high school diploma, or equivalency, but lack adequate literacy skills (must meet testing requirements).
For information, please call 607-433-3645.
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The WANTO Grant Program is partnering with SUNY Binghamton to offer Micro-credentials VIRTUALLY!
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
What are SUNY Micro-Credentials?
- verify, validate and attest that specific skills and/or competencies have been achieved;
- are endorsed by the issuing institution;
- having been developed through established faculty governance processes; and
- are designed to be meaningful and high quality.
Courses Available:
- Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt
- Introduction to Python
- Introduction to Java
- Probability and Data Science
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Advanced Algorithms
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Introduction to Computer Networks
- Project Management Essentials
- Leadership Essentials
- Engineering Ethics
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Advanced Probability and Statistics
- Quality Management Essentials
- Design of Experiments
- Systems Engineering and Systems Analysis
**Participants may be eligible for multiple courses
Summer Courses Start May 25th, so Contact the WANTO Program Today!
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ONC BOCES Job Fair: May 10, 9:30am to 1:30pm, at ONC BOCES -- NCOC, Jump Brook Road, Grand Gorge.
More info to come!
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The New York State Veterans' Home (NYSVH) in Oxford will be running a paid nurse aide training program!
The training will begin May 5th and end June 10th. Class hours 8:00am-2:30pm Monday through Friday.
Please inquire if interested or for more general information at 607-843-3128 or 843-3184.
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Free Virtual Training Opportunities for Women |
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Our Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant program has new free virtual training opportunities for women who are interested in pursuing a career in IT/Cybersecurity, Manufacturing or Trades.
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Online Learning Resources |
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Learn Valuable New Skills
Beef Your Resume
Stand Out from the Crowd
Take FREE Classes on our Metrix Online Learning Platform!
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There are more than 5,000 free courses on the self-paced learning platform! There are courses in IT, Healthcare,
- Take as many as you want!
- Beef up your resume!
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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Not sure about your career path?
The first step of your career journey starts by exploring different jobs and industries that interest you. The goal of this stage is to create a clear employment goal . This is when you explain the desired result for your career and create a plan to find the job you want. It's okay if you don't have a goal yet or if it changes over time. Using the resources below, your Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) or counselor can help you find a career that interests you.
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CDO Workforce Website
Disability-Related Resources
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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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Child Care Desert Grant Funding is available!
Apply by May 19, 2022
Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties is offering Zoom Information sessions on the Child Care Desert Grant.
Dates:
May 5th: 6:00pm-6:30pm
May 12th: 3:00pm-3:30pm
You can also visit http://ocfs.ny.gov/ or give the Child Development Council a call at 607-273-0259 if you have any questions.
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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!
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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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