The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
Apprenticeship Newsletter
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Questions?
Contact Sommer Edwards
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We are hiring a Placement Coordinator for our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant!
Grant Overview: The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant serves individuals 18+ who live, work, or receive training throughout an 11-county region. RADAR staff prioritizes supporting people with ADA-defined disabilities, and assisting with Pre-Apprenticeship training as well as supportive service needs. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance with job readiness and placement into a Registered Apprenticeship program.
Job Duties: The Placement Coordinator will conduct assessment interviews and determine program eligibility; conduct intakes for applicable clients; identify supportive service needs and provide support or make referrals to the appropriate agencies; develop an individualized service plan to identify education/ training and career goals; assist with placement in Pre-Apprenticeship training programs; consistently follow up with program participants; track demographic data to support grant progress; assist with job placement into Registered Apprenticeship programs upon completion of education/training; attend grant-related events; develop social media outreach; meet with employers and supportive service agencies to build connections and refer participants
Job Qualifications: Experience working with people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds; experience in employee training and job placement; knowledge of Apprenticeships; strong understanding of employer workplace dynamics; proven leader in the development of workforce strategies customized to target markets; Bachelor’s Degree
TO APPLY:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Manufacturing Businesses: Do you need help
upskilling your Workforce?
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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 Alice Savino at asavino@working-solutions.org
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NYCAN Grant Program SUCCESS:
Apprentices at Advance Tool making progress toward satisfying
and good paying careers.
Manufacturing company Advanced Tool has a successful apprentice program to upskill their employees. The company participates in the NYCAN gran, which helps with on-the-job training expenses. Because Advance Tool is a company with less than 50 employees sponsoring apprentices in advanced manufacturing, they can receive up to 50% reimbursement of their apprentice's hourly wage for their on-the-job training for six months to help support their success and knowledge.
"Advanced Tool Inc is a cutting tool manufacturer specializing in engineered carbide end mills, form end mills and micro end mills for Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Power Generation," says Sherry DePerno, President/CEO of Advanced Tool. "CNC Tool & Cutter Grinding is a very complex skill, it’s difficult to find people with experience. Starting an apprenticeship program shortened a two-year training process down to six months by developing curriculum that includes both classroom and hands-on training. An apprenticeship allows the company to hire someone with no previous experience, and no college education. It puts the employee on an exciting career path with above average earning potential and benefits."
CONGRATULATIONS, APPRENTICES! You are on your way to a great career!
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Job Fair Success!
In partnership with MVCC, The Workforce Development Board's RADAR project and NY SCION project recently hosted an in-person job fair for individuals of all abilities. The event was open to the public. Local agencies that provide services to individuals with a disability were also on-hand to provide information on the services they provide.
Representatives from some 25 local businesses were in attendance to meet one-on-one with job seekers to take resumes and answer questions about current opportunities.
"The Workforce Development Boards RADAR & SCION grants were happy to host our first in-person job fair at Mohawk Valley Community College on Wednesday, February 15th," said RADAR Project Director Sommer Edwards. "We were happy to showcase a number of job openings in sectors such as the trades, manufacturing, public safety, healthcare, human services, and more.
"It was great to get back out into the community and meet with job seekers in the area. The Workforce Development Board has several grant opportunities available for those in need of free training or supportive services.
"We are providing assistance with resume writing and interview prep as well.
"It is clear there are so many wonderful opportunities available in Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties. We look forward to providing more opportunities for employers and job seekers to come together and decrease the barriers faced to securing employment."
Photos Courtesy: Sommer Edwards and Kelly Manley
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Businesses: Our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant Can Help You
Create a "Talent Pipeline"
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Job Seekers: We can help you jumpstart your new career |
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Our Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness Grant Offers Training Opportunities that Can Help you Jump Start Your Career! |
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Questions? Contact Sommer Edwards at 315-207-6951 ext.133
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ICYMI:
Connect Mohawk Valley is FREE
Businesses: Self-Post your Internships and Part-time Job Opportunities
Students: Sign up to get notified when an opportunity is posted
The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), is hosting a website called “Connect Mohawk Valley” that allows local businesses to post their internships and part-time job opportunities for students for free.
Students, you can view and apply to them in one central repository. And you can sign up to get notified right away when a new opportunity is posted.
We also utilize these online resources to help get the word out about news, events and other opportunities from our partners and other Mohawk Valley businesses and organizations.
The WDB HMO, dba Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, which is a network of federal, state, and local offices that supports economic expansion and develops the talent of the nation’s workforce. We can act as an extension of your human resources department, providing a wide range of services, all free of charge. To learn more about our services, go here: https://www.working-solutions.org/
And contact us to find out how we can help.
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Interested in Joining the Laborers' Union?
Here are some certifications we can pay for:
- Flagger
- Aerial Platform/Boom Lift/ Scissor Operator
- Trench & Excavation
- Scaffold Safety
- OSHA
- Confined Space Awareness
- Rigger Signalman/Operator Safety
To learn more contact Sommer Edwards:
315-207-6951 ext.133
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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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What are the Elements of a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program? |
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Earn While You Learn Today
Career seekers are looking for opportunities to fast track their career goals, avoid debt, and earn competitive wages. A Registered Apprenticeship program can put you on that career pathway today.
And Contact Us to find out how we can help you prepare for and get placed in a Registered Apprenticeship.
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Manufacturers Offer More Flexibility, Child Care to Workers
In study recently released by the Manufacturing Institute, women cited the lack of flexibility and the lack of child care support as their top challenges, according to company leaders.
Meanwhile, women currently make up only 29% of the manufacturing workforce. According to the study, If the industry increased that share to 35%, manufacturers could fill the 746,000 job vacancies open today.
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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