The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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Introducing Sommer Edwards, Our New Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Project Director!
A Little About Sommer…
"I have worked for the HMO Workforce Development Board for a year as a Pre-Apprenticeship Counselor on the WANTO grant. I am excited to take on the role of Project Director and assist in fulfilling the training and employment needs within the community. Since moving to Utica, I have come to admire the inclusion and diversity the City holds, and look forward to the ways in which my new position will allow me to contribute further."
The WANTO 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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The WANTO Grant Program is partnering with SUNY Binghamton to offer Micro-credentials VIRTUALLY!
Micro-credentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
What are SUNY Micro-Credentials?
- verify, validate and attest that specific skills and/or competencies have been achieved;
- are endorsed by the issuing institution;
- having been developed through established faculty governance processes; and
- are designed to be meaningful and high quality.
Courses Available:
- Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt
- Introduction to Python
- Introduction to Java
- Probability and Data Science
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Advanced Algorithms
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Introduction to Computer Networks
- Project Management Essentials
- Leadership Essentials
- Engineering Ethics
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Advanced Probability and Statistics
- Quality Management Essentials
- Design of Experiments
- Systems Engineering and Systems Analysis
**Participants may be eligible for multiple courses
Summer courses start May 25th, so Contact Us Today!
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Businesses: Do you need help
upskilling your Workforce?
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The Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Grant Program is holding their monthly virtual career fair on Wednesday, May 18th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm!
You're invited!
The WDB/HMO’s WANTO grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations. The program offers a unique opportunity to females who are interested in any nontraditional occupation. A nontraditional occupation is any career in which females make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: advanced manufacturing, information technology (IT), public safety, transportation, agriculture, and the trades. By participating in WANTO, women can pave the way for themselves and future generations to be valuable employees in these fields.
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.
To learn more about the WANTO program and how you can participate, contact Project Manager, Sommer Edwards at 315.207.6951 x133 or sedwards@working-solutions.org
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The Workforce Development Board is hiring!
We have 2 job opportunities in Utica, NY:
Case Manager:
Case Managers devote 100% of their time to specific grant populations depending on the grant requirements. Assists the Program Director by providing direct services including program recruitment and retention. Provides leadership training to participants as well as mentoring and support. Counsels individuals with meeting education and employment goals and with all employment related activities. Secures information such as education, skills and social factors contributing to the client’s situation and evaluate their needs. Assists the client with resumes, cover letters, job searches and interview preparation. Provides on the job support as needed once the individual becomes employed. Compiles records and complete case notes and reports.
Business Services Representative:
The Business Services Representative is a semi-autonomous position responsible for programmatic and employer related activities. Develops and implements agreed upon business outreach plan to meet business goals. Works within the business services team for the achievement of customer satisfaction and long-term employer relationship goals in line with agency values, mission and vision. Individual accountability and work volume will be established through the development of annual objectives.
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BUSINESSES: Do you have females employed
in a *nontraditional occupation?
You May Be Eligible to partner with WANTO to Provide FREE Training to your Female Employees!
*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.
If you are a business that employs female employees in nontraditional occupations who need training, contact us and we can create individualized or generalized training plans for them using ToolingU.
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Are you interested in a career in IT or Cybersecurity?
The WANTO program is partnering with Project Excite to offer financial assistance to Information Technology and Cyber Security
students to help jumpstart their career!
You may be eligible for funding that can go towards tuition, books, and certifications through SUNY Delhi, including:
- CompTIA
- A+
- Network +
- Security+
- Cisco CCNA
Contact Sommer Edwards to learn more about this great opportunity!
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WANTO Participants and Staff Help Build Beds for
Children in Need
WANTO recently had the opportunity to work alongside the Carpenters Union (Local 277) while providing beds to children and families in need. The "Partner with a Carpenter" event took place at the Utica Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) Build Event on April 1st.
SHP is a nationwide group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.
"The experience gave us a chance to work alongside a carpenter and other members of the community while participating in hands-on work--at the same time helping to provide children with a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads," says WANTO Project Director Sommer Edwards.
"We basically worked in rotation at different stations that all worked towards creating the pieces needed to build the beds. We were able to meet the founder of SHP (Luke Mickelson) and speak with other individuals in the community who have dedicated their time to the cause."
Photos Courtesy Sommer Edwards
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WANTO Celebrates Women in Construction (WIC) Week
WIC Week celebrates, educates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. WIC Week took place this year from March 6th through March 12th.
WANTO celebrated WIC Week by educating and promoting the role of women in the construction industry. The theme for this year's WIC Week was "Envision Equity," which seeks to raise awareness of opportunities for women to enjoy a wide range of roles in the construction industry.
WANTO staff, along with Empowered Pathways, the Carpenters Union (Local 277), and Gilbane dedicated their time to providing an event that opened up the discussion for equal opportunities for women in the construction industry.
This year for Women in Construction Week, WANTO highlighted videos of females in the construction industry, provided opportunities for job placement through our virtual job fair, hosted a virtual OSHA training course, and promoted a WIC event with MVHS.
Women who are interested in the construction industry but don’t know where to start should contact Pre-Apprenticeship Counselor, Sommer Edwards at sedwards@working-solutions.org to learn more!
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WANTO Virtual Career Fairs Continue Provide a Unique Opportunity to Women Looking to Explore
Nontraditional Careers!
Attending Businesses:
- First Choice Staffing
- Assured Information Security
- Keymark Corp & Kasson Keller Inc
- Lehigh Hanson
- U.S. Care Systems
- Utica Mack Inc.
- Transportation Security Administration
- Oneonta Job Corps Academy
- WANTO- Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations
- Mirabito Holdings, INC
- The Arc Madison Cortland
- Rommel Fence, LLC
- Arc Herkimer
- Clean Harbors
- Green Empire Farms
- Centro
- Home Sweet Home Cleaning LLC
- New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
- Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc.
- Spectrum
- Remet Corporation
- Helping Celebrate Abilities
- Giovanni Food Co., Inc.
- Resource Center for Independent Living
- Gehring Tricot
- Indium Corporation
- AmeriCU Credit Union
- Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
- UnitedHealth Group
- Employment Solutions
- International Paper
- Hospitality Syracuse Inc. dba Taco Bell
- WBNG-TV
- Prime Care Coordination
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Sportsfield Specialties, Inc
- Johnston & Rhodes Bluestone Co.
- Helio Health
- St. Lawrence Health
- Giotto Enterprises
- St. Mary's Healthcare
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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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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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