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The
Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce
is the agency to
link employers with workers
, and
workers with the resources they need
to
develop their careers
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We offer a
wealth of information & free services
for both
employers and job seekers
. Please
visit our website
for an
overview of our services
-- and
contact us to find out how we can help!
An American Job Center
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CDO Workforce Offers FREE Workshops Every Month!
ONLINE SUPPORT WORKSHOP
Assistance with creating your unemployment GOV ID, creating an email account, completing online applications and any other online assistance needed for your job search.
Learn about different resume styles with an emphasis on what works and what doesn't work. Learn what employers look for in a resume. This workshop will give you the tools to fine tune your current resume or create a new one.
LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site available today. See how it can help you reinvent your job search. You will walk away with a basic understanding of how LinkedIn works, along with how to make an all-star rated profile to expand your network and connect you to employers.
Stumped by the financial aid process? This workshop is geared towards prospective students and parents who are facing the challenge of applying for financial aid. Learn how to navigate the process from figuring out how much college will cost, applying for federal and state aid, reviewing and comparing award letters, to accepting awards and preparing to pay back borrowed money.
Assist with answering those difficult questions, etiquette, body language and follow up; set up mock interviews for individualized attention.
CDO offers assessments to assist you in determining what occupations you may have the interests and aptitudes for, but never thought about. If interested in this confidential assessment, inquire at the front desk.
Must have a disclosed "Conviction" to attend.
This workshop focuses on:
- Your rights as a job seeker in New York State
- How convictions can affect employment
- How to prepare for answering questions about your record
- Job search strategies that work for you
- Work for Success Initiative
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- Federal Bond Program
VETERAN WORKSHOP
Resources, guides, and support to the Veteran population from a trained and knowledgeable Veteran Counselor.
This workshop is designed to help you focus on self-exploration to begin your job search. In this workshop, you will explore careers that match your skill set, interests, barriers to employment and goals.
WARM SOFT SKILLS = COLD CASH
In today's world it is not just necessary to have the technical skills to perform a job. Employer's today want employees who exhibit personal traits that enable them to interact effectively with customers and their coworkers. These skills are commonly referred to as "Soft Skills" - skills an employee needs to get along and work well with others.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE = GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE
This workshop focuses on developing a positive attitude with the emphasis on using this in the workplace to promote great customer service.
COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHOP SERIES
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COMPUTER BASICS, NAVIGATION, AND TYPING-A basic introduction to the computer needed for a job search: turn it on, mouse use, saving, desktop, basic navigation buttons, shutting down, typing practice. Some lecture and a lot of practice with instructor coaching.
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MS WORD-Basics of creating and saving a written document, such as a resume. Bold, underline, tab, bullet, typing & spell check. We will be working on your personal resume as practice. Some lecture and a lot of practice with instructor coaching.
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GMAIL-Set up a Gmail account. Learn the basics of opening mail, composing an email with attachment & sending it, replying and forwarding emails, and organizing your mailbox. Some lecture and a lot of practice with instructor coaching.
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SEARCH AND APPLY ONLINE-Registering with Indeed, uploading a resume, looking for a job, and step-by-step practice applying online. Some lecture and a lot of practice with instructor coaching.
SUNY DELHI PRESENTS
Learn about College Degrees & Career Opportunities. Explore SUNY Delhi's Academic Programs; Connect with an Admissions Counselor; Learn about the Admissions Process, Transfer Credit, and Financial Aid. Learn about SUNY Campuses, Training Opportunities, and the BEAM Program.
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Emerging Worker Committee
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Do you Work with Youth?
If you work with Youth, you might be interested in becoming involved with our committee.
Under the direction of
CDO's Workforce Development Board, the
Emerging Worker Committee provides on-going leadership and support for continuous quality improvement for
local youth programs
.
We assist with planning, operational and other issues related to youth.
We recommend ways to leverage resources and coordinate services.
If you would like to serve on this committee, we meet quarterly in Oneonta.
Email or call Maggie Gilbert
607-832-5781
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Congratulations, Graduates!
CDO Workforce, SUNY Broome and Otsego Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Basics Training & Job Fair is a Success!
Congratulations to the successful completers of the Manufacturing Basics Certification Training held last month in conjunction between CDO Workforce, SUNY Broome and the Otsego Chamber of Commerce.
There were 16 participants in the training, all local dislocated workers, which despite challenging weather and road conditions completed and graduated the two-week intensive training.
Topics covered in the training included Hand Tool Usage, Blueprint Interpretation, Reading Measuring Devices, Shop Math, Quality Control, Basic Computer, MS Excel, Interpersonal Communication, and Technical Writing, all areas of need reported by local employers.
Upon completion of the training a Job Fair was held on March 16th, in which students were given the opportunity to meet directly with employers from the Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego County areas.
The Job Fair was well-received and attended by both students and the public.
Photos Courtesy Barbara Ann Heegan, Otsego Chamber of Commerce
The Daily Star Covers the Manufacturing Mini Job Fair
On March 17th, 2018, the
Daily Star highlighted photos from the
Manufacturing Mini Job Fair.
AllOtsego.com Covers the Manufacturing Training
On March 24th, 3028,
AllOtsego.com highlighted the
Manufacturing Training.
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CDO Workforce Youth Services Success Story
Charles enrolled in the Out-Of-School (OOS) Youth Program as an 18 year old with no High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a significant criminal history.
Charles faced many socio-economic barriers to success, including a lack of transportation and living in a rural area with no public transportation available, as well as many instances where he was forced to rely on his own decision making and did not receive support from anyone close to him.
Charles never let his barriers and his past get in the way of his future success. Charles found a way to attend HSE classes and all the activities available to OOS Youth Program Participants.
Charles completed a paid work experience and was provided with stellar employer references, that will be with him forever because of the great job that he did there.
Charles attended and graduated from Leadership Development Training and "Bring Your A Game to Work" work ethic training.
Charles obtained his High School Equivalency in August 2017 as well.
The final piece to Charles' success was to find employment. Charles did exactly that and began a job at a leading manufacturing company in February 2018.
Charles is a prime example of how motivation and determination (and assistance from the CDO Workforce OOS Youth Program) can lead to success, even with significant obstacles is the way.
Submitted by
Daniel Q. Goldman
CDO Workforce Youth Services Career Advisor
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Local Businesses Attend On-the-Job Training Workshop
On March 22, 2018, some
25 businesses attended a
workshop on On-the-Job Training and Business Services.
April Feyh and Maggie Gilbert from CDO Workforce
presented information about the popular
On-the-Job Training Program and other available grants and services.
The Workshop was
sponsored by Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Delaware County IDA and CDO Workforce-Delaware.
Photo Courtesy
Maggie Gilbert
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CDO Workforce Development Professionals
Attend NYATEP Youth Conference
CDO Workforce
Assistant Director Maggie Gilbert and
Youth Counselors Jennifer Mitchell, Penny Seeger and Dan Goldman all
attended the New York Association of Training & Employment Professionals (NYATEP) Youth Conference at
The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, NY, on
March 5th & 6th, 2018.
The
conference was designed for workforce development professionals to
share their stories and successes, as well as
network on best practices and learn new information.
The
speakers at the conference came from
different areas and
worked with a variety of youth populations, but
all youth workers shared the same vision of helping young people be successful.
Submitted by
Daniel Q. Goldman
CDO Workforce Youth Services Career Advisor
Photo Courtesy NYATEP
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CDO Workforce Disability Employment Resources
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Are you a
job seeker with a disability
interested in
training and a career
in a
growing industry
, such as
Healthcare, Manufacturing, or IT
?
- Do you want to obtain the skills and credentials necessary to achieve living wage employment?
- Do you need assistance with paying for the training and credentials required to move up a career ladder?
- Can you benefit from on-going support and disability services resources including job placement, job retention, benefits counseling (Ticket to Work) and career guidance?
Disability Resource Coordinators (DRC) are available for benefit counseling and additional services.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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AAI Updates
Free Education Opportunity
Are you interested in becoming an apprentice? This FREE Education Opportunity can help prepare you for your apprenticeship!
In partnership with Tooling U (Online Learning), AAI will soon roll out their
pre-apprenticeship program
. The program will
offer classes
in
Basic Safety
and
Fundamentals of Machining
and
other manufacturing trades
.
AAI is offering classes in topics such as:
- OSHA Basics
- Shop Math
- Measurements
- Machine Basics
Participants will
receive a certificate for their
Tooling U education, that would then be a
credit toward a registered apprenticeship's related instruction if they get
hired as an apprentice.
AAI will
also provide a monthly Soft Skills training session on topics such as: Time Management, Dependability, Attitude & Conflict Resolution.
A certificate for completion of Soft Skills Training will be included.
Participants will
take part in interviews with employers who are willing to
host a summer intern.
If you are i
nterested in participating in this program, or an
employer who is interested in potentially hosting one or more of these students, please
let let us know!
I
f you have questions about the program, please contact:
Michael Briggs - Pre-Apprenticeship Coordinator
American Apprenticeship Initiative Grant
Workforce Development Board
Phone: 315-798-5922
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Employers: Major Incentive Available!
To
better respond to industry workforce demands
, NYSDOL is making up to
$4.1 million available until
April 30, 2019
, in order to e
xpand and diversify Registered Apprenticeships (RA)
.
The
New York State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant offers
eligible companies up to
$5,000 per apprentice for training and/or associated costs .
This funding
will cover costs associated with training apprentices through RA , such as
Related instruction, On-the-Job training, books, and tools.
Please email us to find out how we can help!
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AAI has new videos!
AAI is
pleased to announce the debut of
two apprenticeship videos. One video is geared toward people that are
considering becoming apprentices, while the other video is geared toward
businesses that are considering setting up an apprenticeship program.
The videos illustrate what the "modern day" apprenticeship looks like-- and advantages of apprenticeships, for both businesses and potential apprentices.
We
invite you to take a look! And
please SHARE them with your friends!
AAI has a newsletter!
If you would like to
receive the bi-monthly newsletter, please
email Jodi Delapaz, Communications Coordinator, and she will be happy to
add you to the list.
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AAI also has a Facebook page where we are keeping up with
important news about apprenticeships and apprentices, along with tips and opportunities.
The
American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) is building a
new sustainable regional pipeline specific to
advanced manufacturing, including
nanotechnology, cybersecurity and unmanned vehicle systems.
This
program helps people who have an interest in becoming an apprentice and
employers who have an apprenticeship program, or are interested in starting one, located in the
following counties:
Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schuyler, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins.
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CDO Youth Program
Youth Program
participants continue to receive valuable skills and credentials to help them become more marketable to employers.
To learn more about the CDO Workforce Youth Program, contact:
Norwich: Dan Goldman
Phone: 607-334-2201 x100
Delaware County: Jen Mitchell
Sidney Civic Center, Liberty Street
Sidney, NY 13838
832-5784
Otsego County: Penny Seeger
Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820
432-4800 ext 111
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The Bridge to Employment and Academic Marketplace (BEAM) Program is looking for you!
Are you:
19 years of age or older?
Do you live within
Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Broome, Tioga or Tompkins Counties?
Have you
tried attending college or training, but
found it just wasn't a good fit?
Do you want help navigating through the
admissions, financial aid and academic maze?
Enroll today and you may be selected to receive:
- Labor Market Information
- Orientation to college support staff and academic counseling
- Training opportunities
- Job site tours, shadowing, customized to your interests & planned career paths
- Advocacy and career coaching
- Career assessment tools
Call
Lorraine Keckeisen at
607-432-4800 x 112
or email: [email protected] for more information about
enrolling in the BEAM Program.
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Interviewing Tips for Job Seekers
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Are You Following CDO Workforce on Social Media?
Did you know
we post job openings and
upcoming workshop and training opportunities on our
Facebook page and Twitter feed? We also
share community and partner events and news and
breaking workforce news.
Don't miss out!
Please
Follow Us and
Ask Your Friends to
follow us on Twitter:
And
'Like' our page on
THANK YOU!!
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Please Share our CDO Workforce Newsletter!
Do you
know someone who might like to
receive our newsletter?
Please share it with them--and let them know
they can subscribe to have it
sent right to their inbox every month!
We've always got a lot of
valuable information--like
community news and opportunities, training & funding opportunities, program updates & success stories and more!
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Building Healthy Families 6th Annual
Community Baby Shower
Everything you want to know about
pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, fatherhood, babies, & beyond!
Free infant health and safety information and resources provided by medical practices, child development specialists, and human service agencies.
Door Prizes & Games for the Whole Family!
When: Saturday, April 28th, 9 AM to Noon
Where: Foxcare Center
One Foxcare Drive
Oneonta, NY
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2018 Living Healthier Expo at The Foothills
The Otsego County Department of Health is hosting the 2018 Living Healthier Expo at The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta on April 6-7, 10 AM to 4 PM.
Through the
generous support of
Leatherstocking Collaborative Health Partners, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, and NYCM Insurance, the Department will bring together
area resources and experts to
provide our community with the knowledge to
live healthier, live better, and live longer.
Topics will include: Rabies awareness, Lyme disease prevention, chronic disease management and prevention, mental health awareness, and resources for chronic pain control and substance abuse.
"Join us to celebrate National Public Health Week."
There will be
vendors offering information, free training, and free giveaways. Come out to
win one of the several bicycles that will be given away
courtesy of NYCM Insurance.
The auditorium will
feature area experts presenting
topics that directly impact your health and safety.
The
American Red Cross will be holding a
blood drive. Please contact the
Otsego County Department of Health to schedule your appointment to save a life/donate.
For more information or to
become a sponsor of this event, please
visit the event website: www.LHEOtsego.com, email
Laura Bryant at [email protected] or
call 607-547-4230.
To view the flyer, click here.
For more information, click here.
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2018 Canstruction
Canstruction is a trademark
charity event --
"It starts with one can.
To feed the hungry.
To lift the spirit.
To change the world.
Canstruction is committed to ending hunger by using "one can" as a catalyst for change."
How Canstruction works:
Individuals and/or teams
develop a design and
buy cans of food to
create it (which are
donated to local food pantries after the event).
Schedule:
Saturday & Sunday, April 7 & 8th
Canstruction structures are constructed.
Monday thru Saturday, April 9 to 14th
Canstruction on display at Southside Mall.
Sunday, April 15th - Destruct structures and sort cans by type of food.
Monday, April 16th - Hunger Coalition of Otsego County coordinates distribution of THOUSANDS of food cans to representatives from Food Pantries in the county.
"Canstruction is a lot fun! Join us so that together, "one CAN" at a time we can make a difference!"
For more information and to
register your Canstruction idea, contact
Linda Drake, Executive Director, Center for Social Responsibility and Community at
607-436-2633 or email:
[email protected].
Go to
www.canstruction.org for
ideas for
YOUR Canstruction creation!
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The Place is Holding a Shoe Drive
Help The Place
raise funds by
donating your gently worn, used & new shoes! And please don't forget to
ask your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers to donate too!
Donate through May 1, 2018.
Their
goal is to collect 100 bags of shoes to
support small businesses in developing nations. Called
micro-enterprises, these
small businesses are
typically operated by
one person or family & friends, depending on size.
Drop off locations:
The Place, 22 East Main St., Norwich, NY
Also: Commerce Chenango, United Church of Christ, Gibson Primary, Perry Browne Intermediate & Norwich High School
Contact: Teen Program Coordinator, Breanne Krucher
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Love the Life you Live Wellness Expo
The
Family Service Association is holding their 4th Annual wellness expo on
Sunday, April 15th, 2018, from
11:00am to 3:00pm at the
Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, NY.
This year their keynote speakers are the Fabulous Beekman Boys!
Fashion Show presented by Main Street Oneonta Retailers. Breakout Sessions, Door Prizes, Vendors, Raffles.
They are asking attendess to bring a hygiene item or a suggested donation of $5., which will be donated to the FSA Helping Hands Hygiene Cabinet.
For more information or to view/download the flyer, click here.
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More Community Events:
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| Invest in Skills NY Campaign |
Invest in Skills NY Campaign Launched
"Workforce Development is a critical issue
facing New York."
Get Involved
"It is vital that the Governor and New York State Legislature ensure that this funding is secured and used in the most effective ways to give New Yorkers skill training needed to fill in-demand jobs," the Invest In Skills coalition says.
New York employers are desperate for skilled workers - and yet thousands of New Yorkers remain unemployed or underemployed.
"New York should be a leader in workforce development," says Melinda Mack, Executive Director for NYATEP. "Each year the State puts nearly a billion dollars into economic development investments, leaving only inflexible, federal dollars to fund job training and skill development.
175 million dollars is a great start and we hope it will serve as a catalyst to deeply connect job training, postsecondary skill development, and employment services in our State."
"Now is the time to have the collective voice of the business, workforce and economic development share why investing in skills can transform our labor markets statewide and increase opportunity for all New Yorkers," says the Invest in Skills coalition.
"This is an
incredible opportunity to leverage momentum for this
historic investment and to
influence the implementation.
However, without a long-term funding strategy or input from the front line of implementers this initiative will fail."
Visit www.investinskillsny.org to learn more about this coalition and the need to invest in workforce development and skills training as an economic priority in New York.
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American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) Outreach & Case Management Position Available!
Skills Needed:
-Ability to
work independently and
meet goals/ deadlines
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Well Organized
-Excellent communication skills with co-workers and customers
-Computer Skills
· This person will
build and cultivate working relationships with l
ocal schools, community agencies, parents, teacher and employers.
· Must be able to
maintain meticulous records.
· This person will
monitor curriculum and
meet monthly with all
participants in the program.
· Responsible for
working closely with employers to
create paid/unpaid internships over the
summer and with the
county summer youth programmers to ensure eligibility for youth.
· Will need to
work with the
Working Solutions Center (an American Job Center) to i
dentify adult participants for the program and
meet with those participants regularly.
This is a
two year grant opportunity, full time with benefits. Salary is $30,000 annually.
No phone calls please.
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| Financial Literacy Workshop for Out-of-School Youth Program Enrollees |
Financial Literacy Workshop
for
Out-of-School Youth Program Enrollees
Presented by Elise Glassett, Marketing Specialist, Sidney Federal Credit
 Union
TOPIC: Budgeting
When: Tuesday, April 24th, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
Where: Sidney CDO Workforce
21 Liberty Street, Sidney
Please register by April 10th.
To register, contact Jen Mitchell at (607) 832-5776.
$25. Incentive for Attending.
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CDO Workforce has OJT Funds Available
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Cost of training weighing your business down?
Use On-the-Job Training to help cover the costs!
The CDO Workforce New York One-Stop System has On-the-Job Training (OJT) Funds available.
The OJT funding provides companies with an incentive to hire and train individuals who lack the specific skills or experience for a job.
OJT is appropriate for occupations where classroom training is not suitable and for which specific job skills can be learned by a worker while engaged in useful work.
This program is for full-time (at least 32 hours per week) employment and cannot be used for seasonal, commission, or 1099 employment opportunities.
Business OJT users apply their own methods to teach workers the new skills necessary for successful employment within their company, while the trainee is performing productive tasks.
OJT contracts can be written up to $2,000 per trainee depending on amount of training provided.
For more information regarding grants and other CDO Workforce Business Services contact: Tylena Daniels at (607)-334-2201 X 128 / [email protected] OR April Feyh at (607)-832-5782 / [email protected]
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Programs, Recruitment, Scholarships & Learning
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NY Connects
What can NY Connects do for you?
NY Connects is a
state wide program. In
Otsego County the
NY Connects office is
embedded in the Office for the Aging and their
ILC Partner is through the
Catskill Center for Independence.
NY Connects is the
connection for clients and
caregivers to
long term services and supports.
- Information and assistance to clients and caregivers of any age
- Application assistance, they can meet in the office or in the client's home
- Medicaid
- SNAP applications
- HEAP applications
- Furnace Replacement or Repair applications
- Medicare Savings Program Applications
- HUD application assistance
- Subsidized Housing Applications
- Weatherization
- ORHA
- In Otsego County they can assist with Medicaid In Home Services (MIHS)
- Client must have Community Coverage with Long Term Care Services
- They can help to convert Medicaid to get them services if needed
- (MIHS) can provide level 1 personal care services (No hands on care)
- Housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming)
- Laundry
- Shopping
- Errands
- Meal preparation
- Cleaning Kitchen
- Washing Dishes
- Making and Changing Beds
- Connect clients and caregivers to Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) plans if they need level II personal care services (including hands on care)
- Level II care consists of:
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Bathroom and/or bedpan routines
- Walking
- Transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair
- Assistance with medications ordinarily self- administered on physicians orders
- MLTC can also provide Home Delivered Meals (HDM) with an assessed need to persons of any age
- Refer and Connect with Otsego County Mental Health Services and SPOA
- Mental Health services
- Care Coordination (for those with Medicaid)
- Connect clients to the Otsego County Office for the Aging HDM program
- Clients must be age 60 or older to receive this service
- Frail or incapacitated due to accident or illness
- Lacks the support of family, friends or neighbors
- Resident of Otsego County
- Homebound
- Unable to prepare meals for themselves
- Suggested donation of $3.50 per meal
- Meals are delivered frozen, weekly to the client's home
- Connect clients to the Otsego County Office for the Aging Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly (EISEP) program
- Offers in home personal care services for 1-4 hours (on average) per week
- Must be age 60 or older
- Can not be a duplication of services already being received
- Services cannot be accessible through another method (ie. Medicaid)
- Connect clients to the Otsego County Office for the Aging for Personal Emergency Response System's (PERS)
- Must have an assessed need for service
- Must be unable to receive the services through other means
- Must be low to moderately low income
- Referral to Legal Aid
- Referral to the Caregiver Respite Services through Office for the Aging
- Client must be age 60 or older or client must have dementia or Alzheimer's
- Caregiver must spend the majority of the day caring for client
- Caregiver cannot be the paid provider for the respite services
- Assistance with the OPWDD process
- Connection to disability services
- Connect clients to the Community First Choice Options program (CFCO)
- Assistance with DME vendors
- Medical and Surgical Suppliers, locally
- Options for Non Emergent Medical Transportation
- Home Health Care Aide
- Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program
- Personal Emergency Response Systems
- Personal Care
Call
NY Connects of Otsego County (607) 547-4390 or
NY Connects of their area Independent Living Center at (607) 432-8000
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 Learn Something New!
The DCMO BOCES 2018 Adult Leisure Education Course Catalog is
Available!
Although
many of these courses are purely leisure, there are
several that are geared toward the
professional learner looking to
build their resume. (
Computer, Marketing and Welding!)
Locations:
Chenango Campus - Norwich
Harrold Campus - Sidney Center
SIdney Memorial Library
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Any
New York State resident, 19 years of age or older
, who does not yet have a
high school diploma
or equivalent diploma
can take the HSE (High School Equivalency) test
.
DCMO BOCES
has
opportunities for you
to
take the exam throughout 2018
.
Applications are due by the Friday before the scheduled exam date. Applications must be complete
and
signed
and
include a copy of the tester's state-issued photo ID (valid NYS driver's license)
.
For more more information and test dates, click here.
Download the application here.
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 Need a 5-Hour PRE-LICENSING COURSE?
DCMO BOCES can help!
Classes will be given throughout the Spring, 2018
, at the
Chenango Campus in Norwich, NY
, and at the
Harold Campus in Sidney Center
,
NY
.
You must PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY $50.
Registrations
may be taken
via phone using VISA or Master Card
by calling:
(607) 335-1210.
Checks or Money Orders may be mailed to:
((Please call to make sure the class is available before sending payment.))
DCMO BOCES Adult Ed.
6678 County Road 32
Norwich, NY 13815
PLEASE NOTE:
Class size is limited.
Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
Please refer to refund policy on the DCMO BOCES Website.
WALK-IN'S WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
BRING PERMIT, PEN, SNACK & BEVERAGE.
If you are late to the classes, you will not be admitted.
Class dates are subject to change.
To view the schedule and/or download the registration form, click here.
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Bassett Healthcare Partnership for Nursing Opportunities Program
The Partnership for Nursing Opportunities Program allows students to complete their associate degree in nursing through SUNY Delhi. Following completion of the first year at SUNY Delhi, the student may secure employment as a Patient Care Assistant 2. Upon completion of the second year, the student/employee will earn an Associate of Science in Nursing and will be eligible for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
The Bassett - Hartwick College program is designed for Registered Professional Nurses interested in earning a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing degree while working. RNs will work 12-hour shifts each week at Bassett Healthcare and receive two days of on-site nursing instruction by Hartwick College faculty at Bassett. Following completion of two full calendar years, the Registered Nurse will earn a BS.
Full tuition support is provided to the eligible employee/student in either program with a payback commitment following program completion. Bassett is currently seeking candidates for entry into the SUNY Delhi and Hartwick College at Bassett Medical Center.
For more information, please contact:
Patricia Davis, RN
Project Coordinator for the Partnership for Nursing Opportunities Program
(607) 547-3166
E-mail: [email protected].
For more information, please visit their website.
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NYS Kinship Navigator Services
assists individuals who are caring for relatives or friends' children and need financial help, have legal questions, or have concerns about the care of the children.
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College Scholarship Program for Child Care Workers
The
NYS Child Welfare Worker Incentive Scholarship Program
grants
awards for child welfare workers employed
at
voluntary not-for-profit child welfare agencies
licensed by the
NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
.
Recipients must agree to live in NYS and work at a voluntary not-for-profit child welfare agency licensed by OCFS for 5 years after graduation, and can use the award to get an associate's, bachelor's or graduate degree.
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Ed2Go:
Online courses are open to everyone!
You don't have to be a student to enroll.
No prerequisites required for most courses.
For additional information, contact the Career & Business Development office at 607-746-4545 or register online: http://www.ed2go.com/delhi/
Full catalog can be found at:
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DCMO BOCES offers Pre-Employment Security Guard Training
This is a great training for a person seeking entry level employment as a Security Guard.
The 8-Hour Pre-Employment Security Guard Training provides an introduction to the Security Guard Act of 1992, the role of a Security Guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, and course review.
An examination will be given.
When you successfully complete this 8-hour course and pass the exam you will receive an official course completion certificate.
CLASS COST - $60.00
Materials / Supplies
All supplied. Please bring snack/meal and beverage to class.
When: Saturday, May 5th
8:00am-4:00pm
Where: Harrold Campus BOCES
270 Boces Drirve
Sidney Center, NY
Paid registrations are required one week before the class start date.
Materials and supplies are
payable to the instructor on the
first day of class. Classes with low enrollment will be canceled. See the
enrollment and cancellation policy at:
www.dcmoboces.com.
To Register:
Call: 607-335-1210 (Pay with Credit Card)
On-line: Download form at
www.dcmoboces.com.
To find out more about this class, or to view or download the flyer: click here.
For more information about Security Guard Training at DCMO BOCES, click here.
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 Bicycling Skills 123
for Youth
Otsego Regional Cycling Advocates will be sponsoring 2 bicycle safety classes for youth:
In Milford at Milford Central School. on
April 21st, from 9 AM to 1 PM (registration required by April 13th)
In Cooperstown at Clark Sports Center, on May 11th , from 3 PM to 7 PM (registration required by May 4th).
The class will follow the "Bicycling Skills 123" curriculum established by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) and will be taught by a local League-Certified instructor. Both classroom time and time on bikes are included in this course. Snacks will be provided during a scheduled break.
Cost of the class is a suggested $30 donation per registered participant and the maximum number of participants will be limited to 15.
We strongly encourage that participants younger than 14 years be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Each participant must provide their own working bicycle and helmet.
You
See the attached flyers for more information and how to register:
For any questions, please contact Martha Clarvoe at 607-293-6654.
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Unadilla Valley Central School hosts a Reach Workcamp
From July 8 to July 21, 2018, Unadilla Valley Central School will be hosting a Reach Workcamp to benefit our community.
The
focus of Reach Workcamps is to
organize and operate home repair programs for
elderly, disabled, and low income households who are
unable to do the needed work.
Repairs can include painting, roofing, improvement of decks and porches, building wheelchair ramps, and flooring.
Reach utilizes middle and high school students to achieve their objective. The students are members of youth groups who travel to camps from all over the United States. While at camp, students also participate in activities that build community, self-esteem, and encourage spiritual growth.
Repairs will be made to
qualifying homes in approximately a
20 mile radius of the
Unadilla Valley Central School. The s
chool will host up to
500 adults and youth each week. With this
level of participation, 1
00 to 120 homes will be
impacted.
If you wish to
have a crew come to your home for
painting or repairs, please
print and fill out the form below.
All information provided is confidential.
Homes will be inspected by Reach to
determine if the students are able to accomplish the work. All youth are
supervised by an adult and
each work site has a professional assigned to trouble shoot.
Reach is
considering applications in the
order they are received. Please
send your form as soon as possible.
Applications need to be received by May 1, 2018.
Send to:
Cathy Smith
3382 State Highway 8
South New Berlin, NY 13843
For more information, contact Cathy at 607-859-2968.
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Free Parenting Classes - "The Manual the hospital forgot to give parents."
Chenango County's Parent Project® &
Loving Solutions® are offering
free ten-week parenting classes.
Chenango County's Parent Project
For parents of children ages 12-17 years.
- Never argue again w/ your child
- Improve school attendance and performance
- Prevent or intervene in alcohol and other drug use
- Find resources to help
Classes Start: April 5, 2018, from 6-9pm @ Norwich YMCA
To Register:
To view/download the flyer,
click here.
Loving Solutions
For parents of children ages 5-10 years.
- Learn how to never argue with your child again
- Improve school performance
- Stop unwanted behaviors
- Answers for parents of children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD
Classes Start: April 4, 2018, Wedbesdays from 6-8pm @ DSS Administrative Building, 5 Court St., Norwich, NY
To download a referral form for either program, click here.
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ONC Offers Spring 2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training
They are also accepting applications for their 2018-2019 Practical Nursing program.
They can also run a CNA-HHA Transition class if there is a need in the community.
All classes are held at 31 Center Street (former Oneonta elementary school) in Oneonta, NY.
CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) - Registration open
Starting April 3, 2018
Lecture - Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Clinicals - (6:30 am - 2:30 pm)
120 hours (90 classroom instruction & 30 clinical)
$1650
PN (Practical Nursing) - Registration open
10 month full time program
September 2018 - June 2019
$ 11,225* (includes tuition, books, uniforms, medical equipment and graduation fees) *fee is subject to change for the 2018-2019 SY
For more information contact:
Regina M. Pasa RN, BS
Practical Nursing and Adult Health Services Coordinator
ONC BOCES Adult CNA / HHA Program
31 Center Street, 3rd Floor
Oneonta, NY 13820
phone: (607) 431-2304
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Job Fair coming in April - Exhibitor Space Available! Exhibitor Space Deadline to register is April 9th.
The
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, is
pleased to be sponsoring the
2018 Job Fair on
Saturday, April 14, 2018. at the
Fox Care Center.
Where: Foxcare Center
1 Fox Care Drive
Oneonta, NY
For registration information or to download the registration form, click here.
If you
have any questions, please contact
Karen Laing at (607) 267-4010 ext. 104. [email protected].
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Safe Dates - Adolescent Dating Abuse Prevention Training
Safe Dates is a
middle school and/or high school or community program designed to
help students understand differences between
healthy and
unhealthy or abusive relationships.
Research demonstrated that
adolescents who received the Safe Dates program reported from
56% to 92% less dating violence victimization and perpetration than those in a control group even four years after the program.
About Safe Dates Training: This interactive training supports implementation of the Safe Dates program with fidelity.
Participants learn information about dating violence and prevention and experience key components of the program.
Who Should Attend: Middle School Teachers ▪ High School Teachers ▪ Special Education Educators ▪ Health Coordinators and Educators ▪ Community Educators ▪ Curriculum Specialists ▪ School Counselors ▪ Pupil Personnel ▪ Pre-Service Students ▪ Dignity Act Coordinators ▪ Interested Others
Where and When: The training will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
May 1, 2018 - YMCA, 68 North Borad Street, Norwich, NY
Cost: The professional development opportunity is offered at no cost. Training and all program materials will be provided. A light lunch is included.
Please
register early to ensure a place, but
no later than April 23, 2018.
For more information about the program and registration, click here.
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Job Fair Coming in May! Exhibitor Space Available!
The
CDO WorkForce, in conjunction with the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and
DCMO BOCES, is hosting a
Job and Resource Fair on
Wednesday, May 23 from
2:00 to 3:30 pm at
DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus in
Masonville.
Employers will be
connected to a viable workforce consisting of
recent high school and college graduates as well as
adults who are eager to obtain employment.
Present information about your company and job openings.
Be
prepared to interview applicants, accept resumes, and offer advice about
how to prepare for employment with your company.
Event promotion will be targeted to
recent college and high school graduates, as well as job-seeking adults.
For information, contact:
Ray Pucci,
President,
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
5 1/2 Main Street
Delhi, NY 13753
607-746-2281
JOB Seekers - Save the Date!
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| State-of-the-Art Training Space Available in Oneonta |
Regional Workforce Training Center
Training Space Available!
Boasting state-of-the-art technological capabilities, the Regional Workforce Training Center is located at the Otsego Chamber / Otsego Now offices on the fifth floor of 189 Main Street in downtown Oneonta.
The Center is an initiative of the County of Otsego IDA, with a mission to make connections with regional employers to assess their staffing needs, develop training programs to meet those needs, and market those programs in the community.
The Training Center is fully equipped with the latest smart technology, and the Center will be able to help employers and workers meet their training needs.
The Training Center offers the following facilities:
Small Group/Media Room
Small group workspaces for independent or class work; seating for four workgroups.
Flexible space allows for use as small groups space or speaker/audience setup.
55" display, full HD, HDMI capacity, USB, wireless HDMI capability for computer-based
slide presentations, access to web-based content, including online streamed television
viewing.
Huddle Room
Small group workspace with dry erase whiteboard for planning and capturing idea flow.
Seminar Room
Seminar/meeting space with seating for nine.
Multiple dry erase white boards around the room to capture idea flow.
LCD Projector and dry erase white board with computer-based slide presentation, web based content access, print from screen and marker-free white board capabilities.
Comfortable lounge for informal meeting space.
Training Center Lounge
Lounge space with beverage center (coffee, tea, hot chocolate).
Individual and group workspaces, social groupings in lounge.
55" display, full HD, HDMI capacity, USB, wireless HDMI capability for computer-based slide presentations, access to web-based content, including online streamed television viewing.
Training Center Classroom
12-seat capacity formal classroom.
MacBook Pro laptop computers capable of running either Windows 7 or Apple OS; accessories include mice and headsets for each laptop.
Collaborative whiteboarding and projection system with screen capture and save,
computer-based slide presentation, web-based content access, print from screen, and
marker-free white board capabilities.
Businesses and agencies
seeking training space are
encouraged to contact Barbara Ann Heegan at the
Otsego Chamber of Commerce (607-267-4010) for information about
utilizing the training facilities.
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