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Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant Project Update

The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant project is pleased to share that Cohort 3 of the Real Life Rosies completed their course in December and have embarked their journey towards gaining employment in the Advanced Manufacturing industry.

Real Life Rosies draw inspiration from the original Rosie, Rosie the Riveter, from World War II when U.S. manufacturers succeeded in recruiting women into the workforce with patriotic marketing. Just as World War II employers drew women into manufacturing during a severe worker shortage, the Rosies are repeating that success through this Direct Entry program.

MACNY, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College and Working Solutions, the Diversifying Advanced Manufacturing, Women in the Workforce program supports the training and skill development of women looking to pursue careers in manufacturing through pre-apprenticeship.

Cohort 4 is running January 9th – April 4th and we are so excited to continue connecting dedicated professionals to new employment opportunities. https://www.macny.org/women-in-the-workforce/ 

RADAR recently collaborated with MACNY and MVCC to meet with the Senior class at Proctor High-School to offer the youth the Real Life Rosies program that will start this Spring. RADAR Project Director Sommer Edwards said, "The event went really well and we already have 11 students who signed up!"

To learn more about this program and eligibility contact Sommer at sedwards@working-solutions.org or call her at 315-207-6951 ext. 133.

Carpenter’s Local #277 is Hiring

Apprentice and Journeyman Carpenters

With lots of big construction projects coming up in the local area, this is a great opportunity to earn good money while you learn skills that will last a lifetime.

Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Information Session Monday, March 4, 2024, at 6 pm in the first- floor conference room at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. Please be on time and use the Genesee Street entrance. 

Manufacturing Businesses: Do you need help

upskilling your Workforce?

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 Meghan McBennett at mmcbennett@working-solutions.org.

Businesses: We have On-The-Job Training Funding

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Apply Today at radarjoin.com

Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards at 315-207-6951 ext.133

Are you ready to Spring into Action? 

Advance 2 Apprenticeship (A2A) is being offered this Spring at Mohawk Valley Community College starting April 8th. Join our Basic Manufacturing course to learn about manufacturing, gain OSHA 10 certification and obtain the skills needed to ace an interview and gain employment.

A2A is offered at no-cost to students with funding through SUNY & RADAR grants. There will be wrap-around supports for power skills development and employment connectionsand learning supports with in-class tutor.

This course is for anyone 18 years old or older interested in exploring a career in advanced manufacturing, comfortable with math and computers, open to support and likes working with your hands.

The course is open to all, whether new to manufacturing, exploring vocational options, while working or while enrolled in other classes. 

Eligible participants may earn $200 stipend for course completion and will be connected to community resources for ongoing supports as needed. 

For more information, interested applicants are asked to contact Program Coordinator Brandy Solomon: 

Email Brandy

Attend the Open House:

The Request for Applications is available on the NYSDOL

Website (dol.ny.gov/funding-opportunities-0) or through

Grants Gateway (grantsmanagement.ny.gov).

Applicants may submit questions via electronic mail to WDTD.Onestop@labor.ny.gov. Questions regarding the RFA will be accepted on an ongoing basis, no later than August 16, 2024. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All inquiries should include the following reference in the subject line: “AEG-4 Question”. Answers to all questions will be posted on the NYSDOL website (dol.ny.gov/funding-opportunities-0) on an ongoing basis, until August 23, 2024.

The Apprenticeship Training Program can also be contacted via e-mail at: ATCO@labor.ny.gov

Cohort 1 of our Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program Graduate

On Thursday, February 15^th, 13 students completed the RADAR Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program. Workforce Development Board staff have been working collaboratively for several months to put this opportunity together for individuals looking to explore a career in the Trades.

All graduates completed 50 hours of related instruction and workplace readiness skills training and finished the course with their OSHA-30 certifications.

We would like to give a special thank you to Mohawk Valley Community College who provided the space and instructors to make this training possible.

On the last day of class, students attended an employer day, where they met with representatives from Blue Line Building Company, the Carpenters Union, the Electricians Union, Comfort Systems, and HP Hood. Students have already begun getting connected with job opportunities, and we look forward to supporting them as they work towards securing employment. 

Congratulations, Graduates!

--Sommer Edwards, RADAR grant program Project Director

Interested in Joining the Laborers' Union?

Here are some certifications we can pay for:

• Flagger
• Aerial Platform/Boom Lift/ Scissor Operator
• Trench & Excavation
• Scaffold Safety
• OSHA
• Confined Space Awareness
• Rigger Signalman/Operator Safety

To learn more contact Sommer Edwards:

sedwards@working-solutions.org

315-207-6951 ext.133

New York State Apprenticeship Tax Credit - ICYMI

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Cohort 4 of the Real-Life Rosies are soaring through their

Pre-Apprenticeship program!

Real-Life Rosies' participants recently had the opportunity to tour FIS and Indium to learn more about Advanced Manufacturing industries locally and begin to gage an idea of what they might want to do for employment upon completion. 

Now Enrolling for the Next Cohort! Apply Today!

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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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