The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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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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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.
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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ICYMI: NY College Apprenticeship Network (NYCAN) grant
On-The-Job Training (OJT)
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison & Oneida (WDB/HMO) has partnered with the SUNY NYCAN grant to administer OJT funds across NYS for new apprentices hired in advanced manufacturing companies with 50 or less employees.
The funds can reimburse employers 50% (up to $25/hr.) of an apprentice’s wages for up to six months. This could total over $12,000 for the employer and is a very useful incentive for employers to hire apprentices or start an apprenticeship program. Payroll and training records are all that are needed to track costs. It is targeted at smaller employers of 50 employees or less – those are some employers that are most challenged to start apprenticeship programs.
WDB/HMO Apprenticeship Coordinator Luke Bogar can help you with contracts, vouchers and funding. We can pay the funds to a local workforce board or directly to the employer, whatever works best for you.
We are currently looking for companies that fit the criteria and would like to work with you and your partners to get some of this funding in your area. Please share this information with your business services staff, apprenticeship programs or other agencies that you partner with who serve apprenticeship programs.
To learn more about this great opportunity and how we can help, contact Luke Bogar: Lbogar@working-solutions.org or call 315.207.6951 ext. 103.
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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)
From the U.S. Department of Labor: The 7th annual National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 15-21! NAW is a celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship. This year will focus on how apprenticeships area rebuilding our economy, advancing racial and gender equity and supporting underserved communities.
Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and industry-driven training model, provides a critical talent pipeline for our economy. Apprenticeships are helping address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges, from responding to critical supply chain demands and supporting a clean energy workforce, to modernizing our cybersecurity response, addressing public health issues and rebuilding our country’s infrastructure.
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Facts About Manufacturing from NAM & MACNY
- Manufacturers contributed $2.444 trillion to the U.S. economy in the first quarter of 2021.
- For every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $2.79 is added to the economy.
- As of July 2021, there were 12.4 million U.S. manufacturing workers.
- In 2019, the average manufacturing worker in the United States earned $88,406, including pay and benefits.
- 92% of manufacturing employees were eligible for health insurance.
- Over the next decade, 4 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed, and 2.1 million are expected to go unfilled if we do not inspire more people to pursue modern manufacturing careers.
- U.S.-manufactured goods exports totaled nearly $1.2 trillion in 2020.
- Taken alone, manufacturing in the United States would be the eighth-largest economy in the world.
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Manufacturers in the United States perform 57.9% of all private-sector R&D in the nation, driving more innovation than any other sector.
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Making a Place for Women in Manufacturing
"Women have the same potential to contribute to manufacturing as men, and we need them to have that opportunity if manufacturing in this country is to reach its full potential."
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November 8-9, 2021
Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY
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Webinar: "Don't Leave Talent on the Table: How to Diversify Your Manufacturing Workforce |
Hear from manufacturing leaders and workforce experts on ways to expand your talent pipeline and diversify your workforce.
DATE: November 4, 2021 | 2:00pm–3:00pm
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Why Should You Consider Becoming an Apprentice? |
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Students from across the Mohawk Valley toured local companies during Mohawk Valley Manufacturing Day.
The event was organized by Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM), and FuzeHub.
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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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