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New Workforce Development Board Grant
Focuses on Workers with Disabilities
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties (WDB/HMO) has received a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Project, funded by the Apprenticeship Building America grant, will develop job training programs that will help connect local job seekers with high-demand industries.
The project advances the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that use Registered Apprenticeship and improving the access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities, with individuals with disabilities as the primary participants.
Program participants will receive career guidance, assessment and training in a chosen field, such as manufacturing, IT, healthcare or the trades. The funding will give these job seekers 18 years older with a diagnosed disability the workforce training and skills they need to succeed. The project is available across an eleven-county region: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Onondaga and Cortland counties.
“We are looking forward to bringing together some awesome partners that include the Resource Center for Independent Living and the Central New York Labor Agency, as well as the corporate, community and educational partners that will help us reach out into all parts of the region we plan to serve,” says Alice Savino, Executive Director of the WDB.
“Over the next 4 years, RADAR seeks to connect with employers, supportive service agencies, and training providers to develop a pipeline to an apprenticeship,” says Project Director Sommer Edwards. “Our goal is to promote current apprenticeship programs within the Trades and Manufacturing, while also advocating for new occupations to jump on board. RADAR provides an opportunity for us to address the workforce shortage, while also providing employment and educational opportunities to those in need.”
This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993.
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Businesses: New York College Apprenticeship Network (NYCAN) Grant Can Help You Upskill 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.
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Opportunities for Job Seekers |
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JOB SEEKERS: Are you 18 years old or older? Do you have a diagnosed disability? Would you like training and supportive services to help you on your path to a good paying career?
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For questions about these on-line Certifications, please contact SUNY Delhi’s Office of Continuing Education and Professional Studies at CEPS@delhi.edu or (607) 746-4545 or for Project Excite’s other funding contact Alan Sessions at cdoworkforce@gmail.com or call (607) 432-4800 x 109.
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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
has Launched a Virtual Career Center
FROM NYSDOL: "The Virtual Career Center uses advanced technology, backed by robust artificial intelligence to provide job leads that really match a job seeker’s skills and experience.
Today, there are more than 250,000 jobs to browse!
This platform provides an experience customized to you and your needs. These are some of the things you can do in the Virtual Career Center:
Upload a resume, browse your top jobs in seconds, and see why you match
Apply for positions that are relevant to your skill sets quickly and easily
Explore training opportunities to step up in your career
To access the Virtual Career Center you will need to have an NY.GOV account. If you have an existing NY.GOV account, you are all set!
Please visit the following site to login and access the Virtual Career Center or to register and create an account: https://labor.ny.gov/signin
This is a chance to REIMAGINE YOUR CAREER and find a job you love!"
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Online Learning Resources |
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Take FREE Self-Paced Skills Training on our Metrix Online Learning Platform!
- Self Sign-Up
- Go At Your Own Pace
- Take as Many Classes as You Want
There are more than 6,000 free courses on the self-paced learning platform! There are courses in IT, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business and many more. And you can take as many courses as you want. Some can be completed in less than 30 minutes!
Our Metrix online skills training platform is FREE for all businesses and job seekers in Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties!
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The New York State Department of Labor is
offering Free online virtual workshops - New Classes Every Week!
- Resumes
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- And lots more!
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Spotlight on Workers with Disabilities |
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
From the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy: "In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2022 will be “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Observed annually in October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices."
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Community News & Opportunities |
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Two Workshops being offered at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich
From Commerce Chenango: Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of the Notary Public Class in preparation of the exam, as well as the Defensive Driving Class, both in person at the Museum.
Register today by calling instructor Victor Bujanow at (518)-784-5009.
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Learning/Training Grant Opportunities |
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Workforce Development Board
Learning/Training Grant Programs
Many of these programs are available in up to 17 counties across New York State! There are training opportunities in Manufacturing, IT/Cybersecurity and more...
We'll be featuring news, incentives, activities, opportunities about our grant programs. You can follow us on Instagram too!
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