The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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Businesses and Job Seekers:
We have a new grant opportunity!
New WDB Grant Focuses on Workers with Disabilities
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties (WDB/HMO) has received a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Project, funded by the Apprenticeship Building America grant, will develop job training programs that will help connect local job seekers with high-demand industries.
The project advances the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that use Registered Apprenticeship and improving the access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities, with individuals with disabilities as the primary participants.
Program participants will receive career guidance, assessment and training in a chosen field, such as manufacturing, IT, healthcare or the trades. The funding will give these job seekers 18 years older and with a diagnosed disability the workforce training and skills they need to succeed.
The project is available across an eleven-county region: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Onondaga and Cortland counties.
“We are looking forward to bringing together some awesome partners that include the Resource Center for Independent Living and the Central New York Labor Agency, as well as the corporate, community and educational partners that will help us reach out into all parts of the region we plan to serve,” said Alice Savino, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties.
“The mission of the Workforce Development Board is to bring opportunity to under-served populations so that all of the people in our region have the training they need to enter rewarding, good-paying careers,” said WDB Board Chair Emily Arthur in a news release from U.S. Senator for New York Charles Schumer's office. “By helping individuals with disabilities in this innovative and collaborative fashion, this project will help make our workforce and our communities stronger.”
“The Apprenticeship Building America grants will develop new pathways to good-quality jobs and provide America’s workers with opportunities to access and succeed in those pathways; and the intentional focus on equity partnerships and pre-apprenticeship activities will create opportunities for underrepresented and underserved communities,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh in a U.S. Department of Labor news release.
This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.
BUSINESSES: This grant can provide funding and help to upskill your employees.
JOB SEEKERS: This grant can provide training, supportive services and a jump-start to a good paying career.
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U.S.DOL Creates the "ApprenticeshpUSA" Brand
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship has created the “ApprenticeshipUSA” brand to establish an identity and shared understanding of the national Registered Apprenticeship system with its stakeholders.
These include apprentices, apprenticeship sponsors, educators, employers, industry associations, labor-management organizations, state apprenticeship agencies and training providers.
The Department has begun a national online public dialogue on the future of Registered Apprenticeship and invites those interested in sharing their views and experiences, and learning more to join the conversation through Sept. 5.
The ApprenticeshipUSA branding and online discussions are part of the Department’s continued efforts to highlight the value of Registered Apprenticeship in promoting an equitable national recovery.
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Tax Credits for Businesses
First launched in 2018, The Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit (ESATC) program encourages the expansion of apprenticeship as a work-based learning model. Apprenticeship is a time honored approach to training skilled workers through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. First launched in 2018, The Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit program encourages the expansion of apprenticeship as a work-based learning model. Apprenticeship is a time honored approach to training skilled workers through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
The ESATC provides eligible employers with tax credits against New York State (NYS) income or franchise tax for registering new qualified apprentices on or after January 1, 2018.
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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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Are You a Job Seeker with a Disability? Our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness Grant Offers Training Opportunities that Can Help you Jump Start Your Career!
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Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards at 315-207-6951 ext.133
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What are Operating Engineers?
Operating Engineers work as heavy equipment operators mechanics, or surveyors. Working on construction projects, Operating Engineers operate many types of equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, earth rollers, blacktop rollers, excavators, fort lifts, and cranes, among others. Established in 1896, the Union of Operating Engineers has been a major contributor to the technically skilled work we see in the construction industry today.
As an Operating Engineer Apprentice, you will learn valuable work practices, ethics, and skills that will be useful not only as an Operating Engineer but in the future should you become a supervisor, construction business owner, or Union Official. Apprenticeship is a win-win situation, and you have advantages over the traditional school learner. These advantages include earning a living while you learn the trade, building journey-level skills that will last throughout your life, as well as competitive pay and benefits.
To learn more about the Operating Engineers, and whether an Apprenticeship is right for you, contact Sarah Fergerson at 315-299-6104 or sfergerson@iuoe158.org.
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Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards at 315-207-6951 ext.133
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Contact the Mohawk Valley Builders Exchange for more information: 315-736-2441 or info@mvbe.com
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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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Manufacturing Day is October 7th!
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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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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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