The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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On-The-Job Training Funds Available |
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You're Invited to the WANTO Career Fair!
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.
We hope that you can join us!
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WANTO Graduates Seven Women from Pre-Apprenticeship Program
This Fall, the Women in Apprenticeship and Non-traditional Occupations Grant, in partnership with MVCC, put together a Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program.
The goal was to provide an opportunity for women to gain skilled trades knowledge, in addition to job readiness and information sessions with local employers.
The course consisted of blueprint reading, trades math, and an OSHA 10 certification.
After several weeks of hard work, seven women graduated from the Pre-Apprenticeship program, eager to venture into a Trades-related Apprenticeship or career opportunity.
The Workforce Development Board is looking forward to providing more hands-on and virtual training options to women interested in becoming employed in a non-traditional career.
CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!
Article submitted by WANTO's Pre-Apprenticeship Counselor Sommer Edwards.
The WANTO 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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ICYMI: BUSINESSES: PLEASE TAKE OUR WANTO SURVEY
Your Feedback is important to us!
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Project is a U.S. 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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Our Women in Apprenticeships & Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Project Director Stephanie Heiland was recently featured in the Observer Dispatch as a guest columnist:
Essay: Here's how women can break into nontraditional occupations
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Franca Armstrong, MVCC's Dean of the Rome Campus, Associate Vice President of Workforce Development at the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) and WDB Board Member, explains how the Mohawk Valley’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center is helping small to medium-sized companies become more efficient and create new jobs and products.
AIM is located at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), where students are finding career pathways into manufacturing at companies like FX Matt Brewing Co and Saranac Brewing.
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WANTO celebrated National Apprenticeship Week which took place Nov. 15th through Nov. 21st, by debuting our new apprenticeship videos featuring WANTO participants Crystal and Jessica!
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Have you Seen Our 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.
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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Bringing More Women Into Manufacturing -
Gender-diverse companies are 25% more likely to outperform less diverse companies.
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Did you Miss the New York State Innovation Summit?
The 2022 NYS Innovation Summit will take place in Buffalo in October. Learn More
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Why Should You Consider Becoming an Apprentice? |
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Have you ever thought about becoming an apprentice?
• Or are you a business thinking about starting an apprenticeship program?
The Workforce Development Board has apprenticeship grants that can help!
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and non-traditional occupations. 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.
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.
The NY College Apprenticeship Network (NYCAN) grant will be working with SUNY to provide companies and apprentices an opportunity to receive funding, which will provide case management and supportive services through the help of your local Workforce Development Boards across the state. It allows the HMO WDB to provide employers with 50 or less employees OJT (On the Job Training) with a 50% salary reimbursement at $25/hr for a maximum of 6 months. We will be working closely with MVCC, MACNY, and the SUNY system to provide the training necessary to help push this initiative state wide.
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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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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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