The WDB is Hiring Case Managers for our Grant Projects

Based in Utica!

Details and Benefits:

• Typical working hours are 8am-4pm, with flexible time available

• 35-hour work week

• 401K Matching

• Two weeks' vacation

• Two weeks of sick time

• At least 14 paid holidays

Salary Range: $45,000-50,000

Go Here For Details and How to Apply

Welcome New WDB YouthBuild Grant Case Manager,

Nick Bartolotti!

A Little About Nick:

"Hi everyone! My name is Nick Bartolotti, and I am the new Case Manager for the YouthBuild Grant. I'm looking forward to working alongside the team in order to make a big difference in these participants' lives.

"I have a background in sales working at Spectrum, which may seem surprising, however I found that the Customer Service skills I have established while working there have greatly improved my ability to connect and communicate with the youth enrolled in our program.

"I am grateful for the opportunity provided to me, and I will utilize it to its fullest extent to create a comfortable and creative environment for all in this program."

To Contact Nick:

nbartolotti@working-solutions.org

315-207-6951 Ext. 110

Program Participants at MVCC's CNC Machining Lab

Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Help Prepare Individuals to Enter Registered Apprenticeships

The Advance 2 Apprenticeship Program (A2A) provides universal design training to individuals with and without disabilities to prepare for a Registered Apprenticeship.

Throughout the program, the students have been working on Power Skills such as effective communication, professionalism, and problem resolution. Thus far, all of the students have completed and received their OSHA10 Certification.

Recently, the students got to craft ball peen hammers at the MVCC CNC Machining Lab and received a tour of Riverhawk. Students are currently preparing for Interview Day with companies including Wolfspeed, Danfoss, and Indium.

The WDB's Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) grant project has assisted the students in obtaining appropriate interview attire to help ensure success at job interviews. The students will end their experience with career exploration with MVCC's Virtual Reality Oculus and a graduation stipend from RADAR.

Submitted by WDB Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) Nicole Sortino.

Tour of Worthington Industries

Tour of Bartell Machinery

Tour of Hartman Industries 

Real Life Rosies' Program Introduces Women to Manufacturers Techniques and Procedures

The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant project is pleased to share successes from the Real-Life Rosies' Cohort 2. The Real Life Rosies program provides women with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to secure a job in the manufacturing industry.

Participants have had the exciting opportunity to take part in three company tours this Fall (photos above) and are approaching the end of their program this December. We look forward to celebrating their course completion this holiday season as they continue to pave the way for women in nontraditional careers. 

• Are you a woman looking to start a new career path?
• Have you ever wondered how something was made?
• Do you want a career in a growing industry?

This 72 - hour course introduces a wide range of manufacturing processes, including safety, CNC Machining, hand tool usage, robotics, and lean manufacturing.

Training includes skills that will help you grow professionally. Come learn about new job opportunities in the field!

Contact Yawa Zewou, Workforce Development Specialist at yzewou@macny.org for more information. 

Submitted by WDB RADAR Project Director Sommer Edwards

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BUSINESSES:

WE 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.

From Oneida County Civil Service: On the fence about becoming a Public Safety Telecommunicator for Oneida County? Want to be able to ask some questions before applying? 

Our Oneida County Emergency Services department is hosting two upcoming open house job fairs next week on Monday, December 4th from Noon to 4 PM and Wednesday, December 6th from 4 PM to 7 PM at 120 Base Road in Oriskany!

Take a tour of the 911 center, have an on-the-spot interview, and even apply for the civil service examination before you leave!

The December 8th deadline to apply is quickly approaching! Apply today before it's too late by visiting our website at:

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/exams

Questions? Contact Tiffany

GO HERE TO SEE LOCAL FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE UPCOMING HIRING EVENTS

See More Opportunities in the Herkimer Working Solutions' Calendar

The Workforce Development Board has learning/training grants that you may be eligible for!

View our Training Grant Programs Here and contact us to find out how we can help you jump start your career in a field you love.

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, December 4, 2023, 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. 

Opportunities at Job Corps

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The WDB now offers text notifications

Get notified by text when we have new opportunities for you, such as job fairs, hiring events, and new learning opportunities!

To sign up simply text HMO to 315-470-0055 or use the QR Code.

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Happy December!

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Do you have something you'd like to share? A hiring event, learning/training opportunity, announcement, community news, program news, staff news, success story or personal achievement? Photos are always welcome! Please email Jodi Delapaz,

Communications Coordinator:

jdelapaz@working-solutions.org