The Workforce Development Board,
Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc.
(WDB/HMO)
News & Opportunities
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WDB/HMO & Partner News & Events |
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Congratulations to our WDB Board Chair, Elizabeth "Beth" Bowers -
Mohawk Valley Society for Human Resource Management (MVSHRM) Award for HR Excellence - Volunteer of the Year!
PICTURED (Left to Right): Theresa Jalowiec, WDB Board Member/ MVSHRM Board President/Vice President of People and Talent for Northland Communications; Leeann Light, MVSHRM Board President Elect and 1st VP of Programs/ Human Resources Director for Community Memorial Hospital; Michele Witt, MVSHRM Board Member, College Relations/Academic Office Assistant at Hamilton College; MVSHRM Scholarship recipient Jiancai Zhu, graduate student at SUNY Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth "Beth" Bowers, WDB Board Chair/MVSHRM Board Member/Assured Information Security (AIS) Board Member/ Chief Human Resources Officer and Sr. VP Corporate HR for AIS ; Susan Post, Director of the Eastern Region & Field Services Director for SHRM; Mary Stone, NYS SHRM District Director CNY
Photo Courtesy MVSHRM
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FREE Upcoming Webinars: Strategies on how to successfully apply for Positions at DFAS
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service Center is recruiting to fill positions for Accounting Technicians and Contact Representatives. These entry-level federal jobs support America’s Heroes by resolving issues related to their travel pay and financial information.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in Customer Care, Finance or Accounting who want to serve those who defend America.
Training and equipment will be made available and many positions will be telework-eligible. DFAS offers great benefits, and opportunities for education and advancement.
Residents of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Lewis and Oswego counties can work for DFAS from home!
Webinars will be offered on Thursday, November 4th at 5:00PM and Friday, November 5th at 10:30AM to help candidates successfully apply for these jobs.
DFAS staff will provide information to assist applicants in understanding how to effectively navigate the online application process. Learn how to make sure your skills stand out in the online application process so you can advance to the interview stage for DFAS hiring.
To attend Thursday, Nov 4, 2021, at 05:00 PM Eastern Time:
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
To attend Friday, Nov 5, 2021, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time:
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Virtual Job Fair - Success!
On Thursday, October 7th, the Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc./Working Solutions held a virtual job fair. Some 30 businesses were on-hand to speak with job seekers about their job opportunities.
Job seekers were able to view details about 149 available local positions, and chat one-on-one with company representatives and immediately apply for jobs they were interested in.
Businesses attending included:
- U.S. Care Systems
- Meyda Lighting
- Sitrin Healthcare/ Gan Kavod
- Oneonta Job Corps Academy
- WANTO- Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations
- Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
- The Arc Madison Cortland
- Arc Herkimer
- Callanan Industries Inc
- Green Empire Farms
- PLSIII DBA Cedar Bus Company
- Bartell Machinery Systems, LLC
- SQUARE ONE COATING SYSTEMS LLC
- AAA Northeast
- First Student
- The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter
- AmeriCU Credit Union
- Parratt-Wolff, Inc.
- First Choice Staffing
- UnitedHealth Group
- International Paper
- Celebration Children's Center of Canastota, Inc
- Emily's Cleaning LLC
- Bank of America
- North Atlantic States Carpenters Labor Management
- Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc.
- Target
- Oneida County Sheriff's Office
- Tronser Inc.
- Briggs and Stratton LLC
- Oneonta Job Corps
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The Workforce Development Board HMO, Inc. is recruiting for a Disability Resource Coordinator
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties (WDB/HMO), Inc. is recruiting for a Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) to provide capacity building services throughout Herkimer, Madison & Oneida counties.
This position is a full time, three year opportunity funded through New York State Department of Labor and their partners.
The salary will be $45 – 50,000 per year with benefits, including health insurance, retirement fund matching up to 6%, 35 hour work week, 2 weeks’ vacation and dental insurance.
The position will be located in Utica with reimbursed travel required throughout the three county area. Must have dependable transportation.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: Kandy Betti,
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WANTO Needs Your Feedback |
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BUSINESSES: PLEASE TAKE OUR WANTO SURVEY
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Project is a US Department of Labor funded program, administered by the Workforce Development Board/HMO.
Our goal is to train and employ women in occupations that are considered to be “nontraditional” – where women make up 25% or less of the workforce.
To measure the impact this project will have on the region we serve, we are conducting a brief survey. Please answer the questions at the link below and feel free to reach out to Stephanie Heiland, WANTO Project Director (315-207-6951 ext:110 or sheiland@working-solutions.org) with any additional feedback.
Thank you for your help!
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.
This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor grant administered by the Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration of $716,676.00.
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WATCH OUR NEW WANTO VIDEOS! |
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant interviewed Crystal to learn more about why she wanted to become a Carpenter and what her experience has been like since becoming an apprentice to show other women that these careers can be for them!
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant also interviewed Jessica to learn more about why she wanted to become a Laborer and what her experience has been like since becoming an apprentice to show other women that these careers can be for them.
The WANTO program is now enrolling! To learn more about this great opportunity and to find out if you are eligible, contact Project Manager Stephanie Heiland: 315.207.6951 x110
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.
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More Job Seeker Opportunities |
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Madison County Job Fair - November 17th
Bring your resumes and dress for success! You're invited to the Working Solutions/Madison County in-person job fair on November 17th, from 9:30am-11:30am at 100 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY 13408.
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WDB Grant Programs: NOW ENROLLING!
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WDB Learning/Training Grant Programs
The Workforce Development Board has learning/training grants that you may be eligible for!
The WDB also has a new Facebook page where we'll be featuring our grant learning programs and incentives. Please Like/Follow us and share our posts to get the word out about these great programs! https://www.facebook.com/WDBHMO
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BOCES Adult & Continuing Education
Fall 2021 Security Guard Courses
November 8th, 10th | 5:30-9:30 PM
& November 13th | 7 AM-3:30 PM
MO BOCES | $99
December 6th & 8th
5 - 9 PM
MO BOCES | $60
OHM BOCES: (315)793-8696
MO BOCES: (315)361-5800
If you are unsure about which Security Guard course you are looking for, call before registering for guidance on these courses.
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Job Seekers: DYK about our online resources?
We post hiring events and job opportunities on our website. We also have a custom job search right on our website's front page that you can use to search job opportunities across six counties: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego.
Go here to explore, and see more programs and resources:
We also post new jobs every day on our Facebook page. Stop by often, because they won't all show up in your newsfeed!
Go here to Follow us:
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Free Online Skills Training |
This FREE self-paced online skills training is available to all businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties!
More than 5,000 courses to choose from. View the catalog here:
Find out more and sign up here:
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The New York State Department of Labor is Offering FREE Online Virtual Workshops!
>Resumes
>Interviewing
>Transferable Skills
>Job Search
>Networking
>And lots more!
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Mohawk Valley Community College
PPE Training
Mohawk Valley Community College will continue to offer FREE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training until December 29, 2021. This training is available to those working in general industry, healthcare, and manufacturing facilities.
This 90-minute training educates workers on the safety and health topics of PPE to support recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of hazards — including PPE concerns in relation to COVID-19 — in workplaces. This training can be provided in-person or via Zoom. Complimentary PPE will be distributed to all trainees. Trainings can be customized on-site (if appropriate space is available) or offered virtually. Flexible times can be offered to accommodate various shifts. The training has been translated into multiple languages and interpreters will also be available at no charge. All in-person trainings will be in strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
To schedule a training, contact Terésa Fava-Schram, Center for Corporate and Community Education at 315-334-7778.
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Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Inc.
info@working-solutions.org|
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, NY 13501
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