The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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The WANTO Grant Program is partnering with SUNY Binghamton to offer Micro-credentials VIRTUALLY--
Summer Classes Start Soon - Sign Up Today!
Micro-credentials 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:
- Micro-certificate in Data Science Essentials ($500) [Introduction to Python, Probability for Data Science, Introduction to Algorithms, Introduction to Machine Learning] - (July 19 - Dec 13))
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Micro-certificate in Quality Management ($300) [Introduction to Probability & Statistics, Advanced Probability & Statistics, & Quality Management Fundamentals] - SUMMER 2022 (July 19 - Dec 13)
- Micro-certificate in Engineering Management ($300) [Leadership Essentials, Engineering Ethics, Project Management Essentials] - SUMMER 2022 (July 19 - Dec 13)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam Prep Course ($200) - On-Demand
- FE Exam Prep ($500) - Open enrollment, 4 months access
- Introduction to Python ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Introduction to Java ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Probability for Data Science ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Introduction to Algorithms ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Advanced Algorithms ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Introduction to Machine Learning ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Advanced Machine Learning ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Introduction to Computer Networks ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Project Management Essentials ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Leadership Essentials ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Engineering Ethics ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17))
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Advanced Probability and Statistics ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Quality Management Essentials ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Design of Experiments ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Analysis ($100) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
- Introduction to Computer Aided Design ($200) - SUMMER 2022 (July 20 - Aug 17)
**Participants may be eligible for multiple courses
Summer courses start soon, so Contact Us Today!
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The Workforce Development Board is hiring!
We aren hiring for Case Managers 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. **Candidates with experience working with individuals that have disabilities are especially needed.
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Businesses: Do you need help
upskilling your Workforce?
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The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida (WDB/HMO) has partnered with the NYCAN (NY College Apprenticeship Network) grant to reimburse on-the-job training costs for advanced manufacturing companies that have less than 50 employees and a registered apprentice program.
Wages can be reimbursed at 50% up to $25 an hour for six months of on-the-job training (OJT) with minimum paperwork.
The undirected funding provides many benefits for small to medium-sized manufacturing companies and ensures the apprentice is trained in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures.
If you would like to know how your company can take advantage of this funding or know of a company that would benefit, please contact Meghan McBennett at mmcbennett@working-solutions.org.
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Don't miss this unique opportunity that connects women to nontraditional job opportunities with local businesses!
The WDB/HMO’s WANTO grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations. The program offers a unique opportunity to females who are interested in any nontraditional occupation. A nontraditional occupation is any career in which females make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: advanced manufacturing, information technology (IT), public safety, transportation, agriculture, and the trades. By participating in WANTO, women can pave the way for themselves and future generations to be valuable employees in these fields.
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.
To learn more about the WANTO program and how you can participate, contact Project Manager, Sommer Edwards at 315.207.6951 x133 or sedwards@working-solutions.org
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BUSINESSES: Do you have females employed
in a *nontraditional occupation?
You May Be Eligible to partner with WANTO to Provide FREE Training to your Female Employees!
*Non-traditional occupations are occupations where women make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: trades, information technology (IT), advanced manufacturing, transportation, public safety, agriculture, and more.
If you are a business that employs female employees in nontraditional occupations who need training, contact us and we can create individualized or generalized training plans for them using ToolingU.
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Are you interested in a career in IT or Cybersecurity?
The WANTO program is partnering with Project Excite to offer financial assistance to Information Technology and Cyber Security
students to help jumpstart their career!
You may be eligible for funding that can go towards tuition, books, and certifications through SUNY Delhi, including:
- CompTIA
- A+
- Network +
- Security+
- Cisco CCNA
Contact Sommer Edwards to learn more about this great opportunity!
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June WANTO Virtual Career Fair:
102 Women Look to Explore
Nontraditional Careers!
Our Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) virtual job fair, held on June 22nd, gave some 102 women the opportunity to explore careers in nontraditional occupations, and also gave job seekers the chance stop by the WANTO booth to speak with staff about the opportunities that participating in the program can provide.
Attending Businesses:
- Keymark Corp & Kasson Keller Inc
- BOCES
- Children's Home of Wyoming Conference
- Barrett Paving Material
- U.S. Care Systems
- Maguire Automotive Group
- Vestal Asphalt Inc.
- Leprino Foods
- Waterville Residential Care Center
- Transportation Security Administration
- Benco Dental
- WANTO- Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations
- Knowlton Technologies
- Arc Herkimer
- Springbrook NY, Inc.
- Green Empire Farms
- Area Wide Protective
- Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Limited
- St. Lawrence County Public Transit
- New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
- Spectrum Community Solutions
- NYS OPWDD
- Holiday Inn Binghamton
- Bowers & Company CPAs PLLC
- Circare
- AmeriCU Credit Union
- The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
- CPS Recruitment
- Rentals To Go
- Oneida Innovations Group
- Amazon
- CEM Machine Inc
- Tompkins Community Bank
- Birnie Bus Services
- North Atlantic States Carpenters Labor Management
- Sportsfield Specialties, Inc
- Delaney Worldwide, Inc
- Utica Police Department
- Wolfspeed
- PeopleReady
- St. Mary's Healthcare
- NYSARC Inc., Broome, Chenango, Tioga Chapter dba ACHIEVE
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Benefits of Apprenticeship
- Helps recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce.
- Improves productivity and the bottom line.
- Provides opportunities for tax credits and employee tuition benefits in some states.
- Reduces turnover costs and increases employee retention.
- Creates industry driven and flexible training solutions to meet national and local needs.
- Allows workers to earn and learn at the same time.
More and more companies are realizing the advantages we can offer in helping to train their future workforce.
Employers: If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please let us know!
We can also help you set up a new apprenticeship program.
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New York State
Innovation Summit
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Creators Wanted Launches New Manufacturing Career Pathways Resource for Students
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September 28, 2022
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Radisson Hotel Corning
125 Denison Pkwy E
Corning, NY 14830
"Fast, powerful, and productive. New York State’s transportation industry is on the move and coming to Corning to strengthen the supply chain. Come connect with OEMs and SMEs who are looking for new customers, suppliers, vendors, and resources. You’ll benefit from B2B matchmaking, enjoy networking opportunities, and learn from expert panelists and presenters.
From trains to buses to aircraft and EVs, the entire transportation industry is converging to become stronger and more resilient. Punch your ticket and get onboard! This event is organized by FuzeHub in conjunction with the North American Center for Excellence for Transportation Equipment (NAmTrans) and the Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AMT)."
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Are you a smaller company looking to get additional training for your employees? We have heard from some of you regarding the need for safety classes and more. If you would be interested in teaming up with other companies that are in a similar situation, let us know.
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Apprenticeships are a "hot topic" in the news!
We are keeping up with national and local news on our Facebook Page including:
- Reports & Surveys,
- Interviews (apprentices, students, schools employers & stakeholders),
- Government news,
- Apprenticeship tips,
- Local opportunities and more!
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About the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida (HMO) Counties:
The role of the local Workforce Development Board (WDB) is system focused and strategic in nature. As a decision-making entity, the WDB determines priorities of service, negotiates measures, facilitates integration, and ensures quality outcomes. By understanding workforce development needs, anticipating trends, and focusing on system outcomes and performance, the WDB can effect substantial long-term change in the economic well being of the community.
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Have Questions?
Please Contact us!
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Alice Savino, Executive Director
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This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. This product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. |
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