Welcome, David Bilicki!

New Service Coordinator for ReEntry Task Force 

A little about David:

"I moved to Rome about 30 years ago from Buffalo, NY. I started at MVCC in 2003, and tried to give back to the community studying Human Services. I worked through many agencies while working with the disabled population. In 2023, I attained a position with a great team at a fantastic organization here at Oneida County Re-entry Task Force."

WDB's Employment Focused Services Program Director

Tiffany Richardson has completed her

Workforce Development Specialist training.

Congratulations, Tiffany! 

On March 23rd, WDB RADAR Project Director Sommer Edwards attended the Carpenters Union Women's History Month Rally

Ms. Edwards says, "I had an amazing time at the Carpenters Local 277 Women's History Month Rally! Collaborating with the Union has been instrumental in increasing opportunities for women in the workplace. It was great to spend the day with such an inspiring group of individuals. I am thankful for the friendships that have been built and to have been a part of such a wonderful event."

Real Life Rosies Grant Update

On March 25th Cohort 5 of the Real-Life Rosie's - Youth Pre-Apprentices from Proctor City School District toured Square One Coating. 

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

https://dol.ny.gov/educator-ambassador-program

Email Nicole

Email Sommer

ICYMI: ESL classes hosted by Herkimer BOCES

at the Frank J. Basloe Library in Herkimer

Classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30.

Classes are free and no appointment is necessary to attend, individuals do not have to attend every class in order to participate.

To learn more, contact Hanka Grabovica at 315-867-2085 or hgrabovica@herkimer-boces.org

There is still time to sign up! We will also have staff available to talk to job seekers about how our free learning/training grant programs can help job seekers jump start a satisfying and good paying career!

Go here to register and see a list of attending businesses.

Send an Email

ICYMI: Youth Employment Program (YEP) Now Enrolling!

>$15.00 per hour

>Youth must be between the ages of 14 and 20 years old

>The program runs from January 1 to June 30, 2024. Youth can work a flexible schedule depending on their availability and the work site

>Must be an Oneida County resident and will work at various work sites throughout the county

>Youth must meet income-eligible requirements

Learn more here

APPLY TODAY!

Questions? Contact Zuleyka.

315-207-6951 ext. 144

See more events and opportunities at Herkimer Working Solutions in April

https://www.kelberman.org/careers/

Oneida County Civil Service is excited to announce that Oneida County has teamed up with Mohawk Valley Community College to be a part of their Fast Track Program!

These are FREE 1 week long all-inclusive trainings that include field-specific skills instruction, discussions with industry representatives, work site visits, step-by-step application assistance, and Civil Service exam prep. (High school diploma or equivalency is required.)

Fast track your career to be a Public Safety Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher) with Oneida County Emergency Services, or a Correction Officer with Oneida County Sheriff's Office, or even a Junior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee at our Oneida County Water Treatment Plant!

Register today: https://www.campusce.net/mvcc/course/course.aspx?catId=84

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Email Teresa

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.

Email Brianne

EMAIL Yawa

For Participants with Children ages 6-14:

Email Rachel

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

Send an Email

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.

Happy April!

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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