The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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The Workforce Development Board’s Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Zoom Event Showcases the Positive Impact of Registered Apprenticeship Programs
In honor of the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act, the Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties’ (WDB HMO) Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant will celebrate the U.S. Department of Labor’s eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) with a virtual event open to the public on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 11:00am to Noon on Zoom.
NAW was established by the U.S. Department of Labor to celebrate the significant impact Registered Apprenticeship programs have had in re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.
Hundreds of NAW events and activities will be taking place all over the country, including open houses, skill competitions, community forums, apprentice graduations, business open houses, high school, and college career fairs apprenticeship signing days, industry roundtable events, diversity and inclusion dialogues, and more, and the WDB HMO is excited to be a part of it.
“The benefits of Registered Apprenticeships are substantial for both career seekers and employers,” says RADAR Project Director Sommer Edwards. “These “earn and learn” models enable employers to fill open jobs, improve productivity and profitability, and reduce turnover while providing the American workforce with pathways to start new careers and acquire the skills needed for good jobs. We are committed to helping those in our community access pathways to well-paying jobs in growing industries and are excited to support National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing local grants and employers currently working with Registered Apprenticeships.”
The WDB HMO has successfully placed hundreds of individuals into Pre-Apprenticeship training and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, and continues to emphasize the value of these programs, to both businesses and job seekers.
The WDB/HMO Apprenticeship Week Celebration event, hosted by the RADAR grant, will feature breakout rooms and attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a number of Apprenticeship-based grant programs, as well as employers with Registered Apprenticeships.
We invite you to join us to learn more about our commitment to Registered Apprenticeships and how these unique work-based training programs make a difference in our community.
About National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration that offers established by the U.S. Department of Labor to bring together leading business, labor, education, apprentices, and other critical partners to showcase the impact Registered Apprenticeship programs have on building the American workforce, as well as highlight, the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.
Registered Apprenticeships provide the opportunity to assist and propel individuals who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and provide a pathway to well-paying careers.
NAW gives employers, including sponsors and providers, the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices so that career seekers can learn more about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship and the programs that are available in their communities.
During NAW events, apprentices have a platform to share their apprenticeship experience and how it has transformed their lives. For more information, visit apprenticeship.gov/NAW.
This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.
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Grant Program Incentives for Businesses |
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Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness
(RADAR) Grant
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DYK? ADA covers a wide variety of disabilities, such as anxiety, depression, diabetes, allergies, migraines, ADHD and more.
The Americans with Disabilities Act covers a wide variety of disabilities not often thought of as a disability. The definition of disability is now very broad.
While the ADA does not contain a definitive list of medical conditions that constitute disabilities, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides an A-Z listing of disabilities that is very helpful. GO HERE to see the list.
JAN also provides a helpful article on how to determine whether a person has a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). READ THE ARTICLE
For more helpful information, you can also visit:
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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 Alice Savino at asavino@working-solutions.org
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Job Seekers: We can help you jumpstart your new career |
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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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Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Success Story
"E" was referred to us by the Roofers Union, as he had applied for the Registered Apprenticeship. He successfully completed his Pre-Apprenticeship training and received his OSHA-10 certification. Upon completion, we were able to assist "E" with purchasing some Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), as well as tools he will need for his first year in the field.
"E" is set to enter an Apprenticeship with the Roofers Union in Syracuse any day now. He is our first participant to complete a Pre-Apprenticeship and get accepted into a Registered Apprenticeship program.
"I'm grateful to the Workforce development board and RADAR for assisting me in successfully finishing my OHSA training," "E" says. "And also for helping me get my Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Now I'm able to work with the Roofers union and I'm looking forward to having a great experience working with them."
CONGRATULATIONS, "E"!!
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For more information Email:
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Another RADAR Participant's Career Takes Off!
"M" has recently joined the Roofers Union with the help of the Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant!
RADAR staff assisted "M" with his tools and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and he started his Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) on October 10th. We are excited to see his career take off!
"M" says, “I am blessed for the opportunity for RADAR helping me get the tools I needed to join the Roofers Union. I am grateful for the Roofer’s Union for taking the chance on me and giving me a different vision on what to do with my life. If I didn’t go through this I probably would still be at a job I do not like. Roofing is something I can make a good career with. I just want to be a good role model to the community and the people around me."
CONGRATULATIONS, "M"!!
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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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Article: Meeting the Moment: Expanding Career Pathways for Women |
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau continues to expand pathways to better jobs through the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Oct. 27, 2022.
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The Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) page has lots of apprenticeship resources, including Disability Inclusion Guides, reports, a toolkit and more!
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Offering Apprenticeships and Fostering Inclusivity are among the Key Insights and Recommendations in the Manufacturing Institute's "Future Skill Needs in Manufacturing - A Deep Dive."
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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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