AAI Places
Pre-Apprentices with Internships
The American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) has placed all 7 of their Pre-Apprentices with Internships at Manufacturing Facilities in the area. The Businesses include: Indium Corp, Riverhawk Corp, Custom Tool & Model Corporation (CTM), Metal Solutions, and Fiber Instrument Sales (FIS).
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Pathways to Justice Summer Program
The Pathways to Justice Careers summer program is up and running! They have students working with the Oneida County Sheriffs Department, Utica Police Department, Utica Fire Department, Oneida County EMS, and Oneida County Probation.
As part of their summer work experience, students help the Mayor with the weekly sweeps to help keep the City of Utica safe and clean while boosting moral for the residents.
(Pathways to Justice Careers participants pictured with the Mayor after helping clean up all of Eagle Street on Wednesday, July 11th.)
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AC enrolled in Beam in July 2017, while participating in a free, 10-week tech and computer training offered through a local non-profit. Early on in working together, it was established that AC needed to get old student loans out of default, and pay back an outstanding balance at a previous university. Without doing so, AC would not be able to receive Federal Financial Aid, or have transcripts forwarded to the local community college - a requirement for admittance.
AC wanted to earn an Associates in Computer Information Systems, but the primary goal needed to be employment. After working on resumes, cover letters, and mock interviewing together,
AC was offered a competitive paid apprenticeship working in the eCenter of the non-profit that offered free, 10-week training.
Through using WIOA funds, we were also able to help AC access online course modules to prepare for the A+ Certification - a recognized credential in the tech field.
Fast forward to May 2018, and AC applied for a permanent coordinating position in the same non-profit's eCenter. As the job required an A+ Certification, WIOA funds were once again used to help pay for the costs of the certification exam.
All of the hard work and blending of resources paid off, as AC is the new eCenter Coordinator of the non-profit, helping to design the next 10-week training,
and preparing for the return to school to earn an official degree in her field.
Congratulations AC!
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| YouthBuild Utica Graduation Ceremony |
On Friday, June 29th,YouthBuild Utica held their graduation ceremony at MVCC. There were a total of 21 graduates who had all completed the program as well as earning at least two certificates or more.
Congratulations to all of the YouthBuild Utica Graduates and
Completers
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These events and more are happening in July in Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties:
Herkimer
7-23-18 Career Center orientation, Herkimer One Stop, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
7-26-18 BOCES Information Center, Herkimer One Stop, 12:00 PM
7-31-18 Job Search Workshop, Herkimer One Stop, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Oneida
7-25-18 Utica Job Fair, Utica Working Solutions, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
7-26-18 ACCESS-VR Orientation, Utica Working Solutions, 9:00 AM
7-31-18 Transferable Skills, Utica Working Solutions, 1:30 PM
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Check out Working Solutions Calendar for more June Events!
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News, Seminars, Training, Recruitment & Opportunities in the Region
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Mohawk Valley Wheels for Work
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Upcoming Job Corps Orientation
There will be a Job Corps Orientation at the Herkimer Working Solutions on Wednesday, July 25th at 11:00 am.
Free career training program for 16-24 year olds includes:
- Year round vocational training in 25+ trades
- Education (including TASC if needed)
- Campus housing & meals
- Basic health and dental care
All at NO COST to eligible students.
To attend, participants must call admissions counselor Amanda Adetu (315) 478-5529 to reserve their seat and to find out what documents to bring.
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Utica Recruitment Day Job Fair
Wednesday, July 25 is Utica Recruitment Day at Utica Working Solutions. From 10am to 12 noon, businesses with immediate openings will be on site interviewing and accepting applications for multiple positions! Free or paid training available for many positions. Applicants need to bring a photo ID for building security.
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Veteran's Ride to Victory
On August 4th, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), is putting on a motorcycle poker run. For those that don't know, the AUSA supports all aspects of the Army and it's mission including: active duty, Army Reserve, National Guard, family members, Department of the Army Civilians, veterans, and retirees. This ride is a fund raiser to support that mission. You do not have to be associated in any way with the army to ride. Registration is on the website at
www.veteransridetovictory.com
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| Mohawk Valley Advanced Manufacturing Development Plan Now Available |
To help this vital sector reach new heights, the Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties and its partners have developed the Mohawk Valley Advanced Manufacturing Project to align all of the training and education resources in our region with the needs of our employers.
For more in-depth information, view the appendices by clicking here
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