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WDB HMO
News & Opportunities
Stay up to date with the latest job opportunities, training, and more on our website!
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Welcome, New Alternatives to Incarceration Grant Program (ATI) Case Manager Shannon Holmes!
A Little About Shannon:
"Hello everyone, I am Shannon Holmes.
"I attended Mohawk Valley Community College (human services major), and I attained a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta in education.
"My work history includes nine years as a teacher, where I gained expertise in inclusion and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Service) program model and nine years directing programs at senior centers. I am a fellow with the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York and I have also worked with veterans and the partners who serve them.
"I look forward to serving justice-involved individuals, helping them achieve success in life and reintegrating back into the community."
Shannon Holmes, sholmes@working-solutions.org, 315.207.6951x157
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Welcome, WDB RADAR Case Manager Morgan McGauley!
A little about Morgan:
"My name is Morgan McGauley and I am a Case Manager for the WDB Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) grant Project. I was born local in New York Mills, NY, and I am attending the University at Buffalo for my Masters in Business Administration. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as Psychology from the University at Buffalo in 2023. During my time here, I hope to provide assistance to our clients in finding them a suitable career, as well as support in overcoming any obstacles that they may face."
mmcgauley@working-solutions.org
315-207-6951 ext. 156
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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties, Inc., Seeks Oneida County Employers to Provide Worksites for their Youth Employment Program
Utica, NY – The Workforce Development Board’s (WDB) Youth Employment Program (YEP) is an important platform that aims to reduce community gun violence and youth criminal justice involvement by providing year-round employment opportunities to at-risk youth, ages 14-20, from low-income households. Program participants will be recruited, hired, and paid through the Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties, Inc.
The WDB is seeking partnerships with Oneida County employers who can provide jobs to YEP participants. Youth will work after school and on weekends and can work a flexible schedule depending on their availability and the work site.
The program also provides education and career exploration and is further intended to support youth at risk of gun violence as part of a statewide gun-violence reduction intervention model.
YEP will connect eligible Oneida County youth, ages 14-20, with entry-level jobs in a variety of industries, including government agencies, hospitals, camps, non-profits, small businesses, museums, retail organizations, and others.
At the conclusion of the program, the employer will have the option to hire the youth, the youth may secure their own employment, or staff will assist with job search or career exploration activities.
The program runs from September 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Oneida County businesses need only supply the worksite and the WDB will do the rest. Youth can work up to 200 hours between September and June. The worksite request form is located on our website here: https://www.working-solutions.org/training-grant-programs/youth-employment-program-yep
For more information about this program, please contact: Zuleyka Febo, YEP Coordinator zfebo@working-solutions.org or 315-207-6951 ext. 144
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Summer Employment Programming, 2024 - Success!
"Herkimer Working Solutions runs two summer employment programs throughout the summer and 2024 was another success!
"Our College Corps Internship program, sponsored by the Herkimer County Legislature, employed ten Herkimer County residents currently attending a college program! Each year, this program aims to give individuals entering their junior or senior year of college a chance to earn PAID experience in their field of choice.
"The Summer Youth Employment Program employed 92 Herkimer County youth between the ages of 14-20. In partnership with Herkimer BOCES and several county agencies and businesses, this program provides essential, entry level employment and skills to the up-and-coming workforce.
"Interested in participating in one of these programs in 2025? College Corps applications will be available by mid-March and Summer Youth Employment Program applications will be available April 1.
*For more information on how to participate as an employee or a worksite, please contact Career Center Manager, Nicole, at 315-867-1400 or nwilson@herkimercountyny.gov
Congratulations, Participants!
----Herkimer Working Solutions Manager Nicole Wilson
*This program is available in all counties.
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Out-of-School Youth Program Success!
"Jess came to us in May, 2024, after finding himself unemployed through no fault of his own. Through working with the Youth Employment Specialist at Herkimer Working Solutions, Jess learned that his interests and previous background indicated he would do well in a position working with his hands in a physically demanding environment. He completed the Welding Fast Track program through MVCC, then transitioned into a paid work experience with a local company. During his time there, he was able to network with other professionals and start building his work experience. Now Jess is employed full time! Congratulations, Jess and keep up the good work!"
--Herkimer Working Solutions Manager Nicole Wilson
The *Herkimer Working Solutions Out-of-School Youth Program assists individuals aged 18-24 who are no longer attending school and who have a barrier to employment. This program assists individuals with meeting their employment and/or education goals. Services are customizable based on what each individual is seeking. Enrollment is open year-round. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the program, please reach out to the Youth Employment Specialist, Makayla, at 315-867-1400 or mmiller@herkimercountyny.gov
*This program is available in all counties.
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WDB Pathway Home 2 Grant Program Success!
"The Pathway Home 2 grant team completed its second OSHA 30 training at the Oneida Correctional Facility with a total of 15 Justice-Involved individuals. The class was a success. as always. but this class was exceptional. The participants were engaged, and all had experience in Mason, Carpentry, Tower climbing, Construction, CDL, Mechanic, and more. We were stopped in the hallway by several Correction Officers who commended us with one officer remarking that she has been teaching at the facility for more than 12 years and has never seen anything like these individuals: up and ready for class with a perfect attendance for all. Hearing that from the Officer makes what we are doing worthwhile."
Congratulations, participants!
--Loretta M. Young, WDB Pathway Home 2 grant Lead-In-Facility Counselor
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NYS Workforce Survey Results
The New York State Workforce Survey for 2024 has been released. NYS Department of Labor received more than 30,000 responses to the survey from job seekers across the state. Some key takeaways from the survey include:
• A growing need for training and upskilling
• Lack of professional networks, experience, and credentials limit growth
• Artificial Intelligence is seen as both a threat to certain careers and a tool more people would like to be trained in
Some incentives that respondents cited as being most important to them are paid time off, ability to work remotely full-time, and high pay/higher starting pay. Meanwhile, age discrimination, lack of a professional network, and lack of the right degree, certificate, or credential were cited as the greatest barriers to employment.
These results will help to shape future policies to ensure that today's workforce has the tools, training, and experience to get the job they want and earn a wage they deserve.
VIEW THE FULL RESULTS
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Bluefors has Opened its Expanded Production Facility
in Syracuse
The expanded facility significantly increases Bluefors capacity to manufacture cryocoolers and producing for the first time in in the United States, BlueFors' original dilution refrigerators. This expansion addresses the growing demand for cryogenic systems, which are necessary for quantum technology applications, including quantum computing and sensing, with a projected high global market growth.
The new facility adds over 35,000 square feet of space, nearly doubling production capacity for cryocoolers, which are essential for maintaining the ultra-low temperatures required for quantum chips.
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Herkimer BOCES Adult and Migrant Education programs at Herkimer Working Solutions
Looking to get your GED? Interested in learning English as a Second Language?
GED instruction is offered Monday-Friday, 9-2:30
ESL Classes are offered on Monday and Wednesday, starting at 3:30pm
Want more information? Contact Hanka Grabovica at 315-867-1592 or hgrabovica@herkimer-boces.org
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WDB Free Training Grant Programs:
NOW ENROLLING!
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The Workforce Development Board has learning/training grants that you may be eligible for!
View our Training Grant Programs Here and contact us to find out how we can help you jump start your career in a field you love.
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Looking for assistance finding a new job?
Have a job in mind that you want to apply to,
but don’t have a resume?
Need help preparing for an upcoming interview?
Working Solutions can help!
Working Solutions provides FREE services (in person, over the phone, and via email) to job seekers of all backgrounds, whether employed or not. These services aim to assist job seekers with navigating online job boards, writing resumes in the most up-to-date fashion, and assisting with interview preparation to help you land your dream job!
Call to speak with an Employment Specialist today! Find your local office here.
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The Community Foundation invites you to enjoy an evening of conversation and updates to discuss the progress and future of Cornhill!
Limited Seating, RSVP is required! foundationhoc.org/communitydinner
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Attention: Herkimer County Small Businesses
If you are a small business located in Herkimer County, or know of one that may be interested, check out the flyer below on our Microenterprise Grant Program! Click below to view our application or contact Jennifer Young at jyoung@herkimercountyida.org or (315) 866-3000 with any questions!
Apply Now
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Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
Certification in New York State
Learn about the certification process, the benefits of certification, and some recent projects that have been completed by MWBE certified businesses. Immediately following the presentations, you are invited to meet one-on-one with our expert presenters to discuss your business.
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/.../ef32932b-f49b...
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Happy October!
Next Month's Issue:
Do you have something you'd like to share? A hiring event, learning/training opportunity, announcement, community news, program news, staff news, success story or personal achievement? Photos are always welcome! Please email Jodi Delapaz,
Communications Coordinator:
jdelapaz@working-solutions.org
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Utica, NY 13501
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