Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce News & Blog
The Official Career Development Source for Employment, Training and Recruitment issues for Business and Individuals in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties of New York State.
You won't want to miss our April newsletter!
This month we're telling you about >Upcoming hiring opportunities >Free learning/training opportunities to help you jump start a new career >Valuable new workshops to help you increase your skills and gain employment or a new job >Incenti
Our March Newsletter is HERE!
Our March newsletter is jam packed with new opportunities for you! Virtual and in-person job fairs Free learning/training opportunities Free grant training opportunities Community resources And more! READ IT HERE
Featured Job Opportunities February 2025
We update this post frequently. Stop by often so you don't miss out! NY1523481- Kauffman Building LLC- Builder (Bainbridge, NY)• $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly• Cell phone reimbursement; Employee discount; On-the-job training; Paid time off; Parental leave;
January Newsletter
Mark your calendars for great upcoming opportunities in January! Read our January newsletter to see: New Job OpportunitiesNew FREE Learning/Training OpportunitiesUpcoming Hiring EventsCommunity OpportunitiesWDB Grant OpportunitiesAnd Lots More! READ
CDO Workforce December Newsletter
Don't miss these FREE opportunities in our December newsletter! New Virtual Job Fair Opportunity Hiring Events New Job Opportunities Learn new computer skills Valuable free workshops from NYS Department of Labor Incentives for businesses/ On-the-Job
Our November Newsletter is Here!
Don't miss our November newsletter! We're sharing New FREE Learning/Training OpportunitiesUpcoming Hiring EventsAn Apprenticeship Event you won't want to miss out onIncentives for BusinessesCommunity OpportunitiesNew Local Job OpportunitiesPartner
Our October Newsletter is Here!
Our October newsletter is jam-packed New opportunities for job seekers and incentives for businesses! We're sharing new job opportunities, job fairs and free learning/ training opportunities that can help you jump-start your career in a field you lov
Our September 2024 Newsletter is Here
Don't miss this edition, there's great things happening at CDO Workforce! Including:Incentives for businesses: a new clean energy grant opportunity and On-the-job training opportunities and moreFree learning/training workshops for job seekersUpcoming
Featured Job Opportunities - August 2024
We update this post frequently. Stop by often to see who may be looking to HIRE YOU! Kennedy Valve Co. - Chipper/Grinder (Elmira, NY)• Starting Wages- $27.07 and up, based on position, hourly Pay Differentials: 2nd shift $.70.• Ged or diploma or eq
Don't miss our August newsletter!
Our August newsletter is here! We have new FREE learning/training opportunities to tell you about, new incentives for businesses, tons of great job opportunities, apprenticeship news and opportunities and lots more to share with you. READ IT HERE
Join us for a Supervisory Training Class
When: January 7th, 12th, 14th and 19th, 2021
Time: 8:30 am -10:30 am
Where: Zoom-Virtual-link will be shared once signed up for class
Trainer: DH Sheldon Associates
Don Sheldon has global experience helping companies achieve world-class performance. His teaching style is hands-on and down to earth.
Course Description
This 8-hour course is designed to be delivered in 4 segments of 2 hours each. The course gives the attendees an advanced foundation of management skill learning. The course engages the attendees in analyzing and using thought leadership and application of these ideas within company applications. Several actual company examples will be used to help in the attendees better understand the approach and attention required for good supervisory skills. The students will be provided with copies the slides used in the class.
Call or email Maggie Gilbert at 607 832-5781 maggie.gilbert@co.delaware.ny.us for more information.
All attendees must be actively enrolled with CDO Workforce
Check out the new Your Dream Your Team presentation from the recent NYS APSE Regional meeting!
“Your Dream, Your Team” is a website toolkit to Help Job Seekers with Disabilities along their career path.
The new website was created as a result of the Disability Employment Initiative grant. The goal is to improve career pathways outcomes for youth with disabilities through career training, employment, and supportive services.
The goal of this resource to improve career exploration and employment for job seekers with disabilities, with an emphasis on outcomes for youth with disabilities (ages 14-24).
The website offers useful tools, guidance, forms, and other resources to support job seekers with disabilities and the individuals and organizations who support them, including community-based organizations, employment counselors, Disability Resource Coordinators, and parents who want to introduce their child to a career pathway and prepare them for a stable, long-term career.
From the ABLE National Resource Center: "This webinar will review the basic rules for funding an ABLE account from contributions and earned income. Information about ease of access to savings and investments to address COVID-19 expenses will be shared, as well as best practices on integrating ABLE accounts into employment services for customers with disabilities. The webinar will also include how ABLE savings helps people with disabilities to begin and maintain employment and engage in career development to maximize their earnings, use of work supports and savings potential, including savings for retirement."
In this webinar you will hear from our Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) Kathy DeAngelo!
“The most important thing I tell other service providers who work on employment for people with disabilities, is that here at CDO we tie financial literacy into every aspect of our work. And if you are a person with a disability, we want to talk to you about ABLE accounts and use the resources of the ABLE National Resource Center. We really believe that connecting money to people’s hopes and dreams and goals makes it a reality. You can’t have one without the other.”
– Kathy DeAngelo
Watch the Webinar/Download the Slides
"Stop off at the Belleayre Job Fair on November 7 to talk with our department supervisors about the various positions available on the mountain. Belleayre Mountain is a great place to work, and we’re always on the lookout for exceptional employees who enjoy working in a fast-paced and fun winter environment! Perks include ski privileges at Whiteface, Gore, Belleayre & Mt. Van Hoevenberg Mountains, training provided, employee discounts, and you get paid too! Masks are required to attend the job fair."
When:
Saturday, November 7 | Noon – 4pm
Discovery Lodge - 181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount, NY 12441
Kathy DeAngelo, CDO Workforce Certified Benefits and Work Incentives Planner and Disability Resource Coordinator will be speaking at this webinar!
WHEN: Oct 29, 2020, at 2:00 PM in Eastern Time
"The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) continues to provide consistent, reliable information concerning the benefits of an ABLE account. This webinar celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and will:
- provide a range of strategies to save and fund an ABLE account as a complement to other strategies to improve health, independence, quality of life and increase employment outcomes.
- review the basic rules for funding an ABLE account from contributions and earned income. In addition, information about ease of access to savings and investments to address COVID-19 expenses will be shared.
- share best practices on integrating ABLE accounts into employment services for customers with disabilities.
- cover how ABLE savings helps people to begin and maintain employment and engage in career development to maximize their earnings, use of work supports and savings potential, including savings for retirement."
Don't miss this virtual event...
WHAT: Our First Virtual Job Fair :
WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2020
from noon until 1:00pm
It is easy to register and it is FREE.
Register in advance up until the morning of Job Fair:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceyrrjsqGdFEtuVrx9uoeE6e9aqv-fuS
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
CDO Workforce Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) Kathy DeAngelo will present a mini Resume Workshop and then each employer will have 2 Minutes to tell you about Job Opportunities they have available.
WHY: Employers need employees and this Job Fair WORKS!
Learn the Fundamentals of Building Science and Making Energy Efficiency Improvements to Building Structures.
Gain a Basic Understanding of Key Concepts Necessary for Entry into the Workforce.
At the completion of the training, you will receive:
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Certificate
• NYSWDA Certificate of Training Completion
• Work Boots and Heavy Jacket
• A Beginners Tool Kit
• An Opportunity to Interview with Local Potential Employers Needing Entry Level Weatherization Employees
This One Week Class Starts Soon - November 16th to 20th - Register Now to Reserve Your Spot!
You must be at least 18 years old, must have a driver’s license and High School diploma or equivalency, and live in Otsego or Delaware or Chenango County, NY. Veterans and Workers with Disabilities are encouraged to register.
When: Monday - Thursday, November 16 – 19, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, November 20 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch is provided.
Where: Opportunities for Otsego, Roundhouse Road, in Oneonta
Register by calling 607-432-4800 x 100
Please see the updated SMART GRID application with important dates.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a video Q&A (WebEx/Google Meet) and/or virtual tour, please contact Lisa Peck, Advanced Training Coordinator, Oneonta Job Corps Academy: 607-431-1431 or peck.lisa@jobcorps.org.
Applications are due Friday, November 20th, 2020
Wednesday, October 14th 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Parking lot of Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, Oneonta, NY.
This drive thru event will allow social distancing- all participants must wear masks, and will receive information from each business at the Fair through their passengers window, listings of current and future jobs will be given as well as instructions on how to apply!
A & D Transport Services is offering a 20% discount for Job Seekers who do not have a car and would like to participate!
Call A & D Transport Services at (607) 433-1726 to reserve your ride today.
See Who Will Be There Looking to HIre YOU!
"Need New Employees? This is a great opportunity to find some new people for your business. We held our first Drive Thru Job Fair in August and the employers involved were very happy with the results. Many said they found multiple candidates and ultimately hired them from that event…. Just what you hope for from a Job Fair!" --Otsego Chamber
Learn More/Registration form for Businesses
Read the Report - Sign On as a Supporter - Attend the Webinar
The NYS Workforce Strategy Group, a group convened by Invest in Skills NY (ISNY), has released a range of policy, funding and programmatic recommendations to address persistent labor market issues that were exacerbated by Covid-19.
The report, A New Way Forward: Bold Actions to Reshape New York’s Labor Market, compiles immediate, short-term, and long-term actions for Governor Andrew Cuomo and state policymakers to stabilize the economy and workers; to get more New Yorkers trained for the jobs of today and tomorrow; and to rebuild, rethink and reform that state’s workforce and training systems.
“This crisis has afforded New York a real shot, and truly an imperative, to be deliberate about how we rebuild our labor market and workforce,” said Melinda Mack, co-chair of ISNY and executive director of New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals. “Tapping into New York’s leading experts, the NYS Workforce Strategy Group has laid out pragmatic, actionable and achievable steps that will ultimately help New Yorkers get back on their feet and ultimately access better jobs. ”
The recommendations focus on:
• Getting New Yorkers back to work by stabilizing small businesses, the working poor and eliminating barriers to employment
• Using existing federal and state funding, state authority and increased coordination to expand opportunity for all New Yorkers
• Rebuilding local and regional labor markets with an emphasis on quality job growth
• Deepening the coordination of economic and workforce development
The NYS Workforce Strategy Group included representatives from business intermediaries, leading workforce providers and advocates all with the common goal of supporting an equitable economic recovery and getting New Yorkers back to work.
The NYS Workforce Strategy Group recommendations follow ISNY's “Accounting for Success: A Blueprint for Measuring the Performance of New York State’s Workforce Development System” report, which aims to guide policymakers in the development of a statewide, 21st century data system for workforce development. "A 21st century workforce development strategy must be able to answer basic questions on the performance of the system to ensure that we are effectively connecting labor supply with labor demand," said Marjorie Parker, president and CEO of JobsFirstNYC, a co-chair organization of ISNY.
"We need your support to make sure that the recommendations that have been developed are adopted and implemented across New York. Sign on today to show your support!"
"Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 10am for a full overview of the A New Way Forward: Bold Actions to Reshape New York’s Labor Market report"
Register Here
Save the date!
Wednesday, October 21st, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, DCMO BOCES is sponsoring a virtual career event: Hospital Jobs 101 for exploring career pathways and training in Healthcare.
Hear from a panel of experts including United Health Services (UHS) and SUNY Morrisville.
Staffworks is holding a Drive Through Job Fair at Raymond Corporation
When: Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Recruiting for: Assemblers, Material Attendants, Production Operators, General Utilities & Test Lab Drivers.
Held at the Raymond Corporation parking lot located at 22 S. Canal St., Greene, NY 13778.
Call Staffworks Norwich office at 607-334-5055 for more information.
Masks and social distancing are required
Our September Newsletter is here! We're sharing upcoming job fairs, featured job opportunities, workforce news, learning & training opportunities and lots more...
Job Seekers: Delaware County companies are ready to hire full and part time staff.
When: September 14th - 18th, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 5 ½ Main Street, Delhi
✦ This Job Fair is FREE ✦
✦ Bring your resume ✦
✦ Dress appropriately for interviews with employers ✦
✦ No registration for job seekers is needed ✦
Due to distancing requirements, only eight exhibitors at each event:
- Monday, September 14th: Manufacturing and Industry
- Tuesday, September 15th: Tourism and Hospitality
- Wednesday, September 16th: Healthcare and Human Services
- Thursday, September 17th: Retail, Agriculture, and Construction
- Friday, September 18th: Professional Services
From the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce:
"Join us for our WE'RE HIRING Job Fairs during the week of September 14 at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce."
Connect with motivated workers for full or part-time employment.
Present information about your company and job openings.
Be prepared to interview applicants, accept resumes, and offer advice about how to prepare for employment with your company.
Cost:
Delaware County Chamber members: Free, included with your membership! Registration is required.
Not-Yet Chamber Members: $50
Registration includes:
- Exhibit area under a 10'x10' tent, includes 6' table with cover, and two chairs
- Multi-media advertising campaign targeted at local job seekers, college students, and residents
- Access to electronic compilation of resumes of attendees
- Refreshment area will be available to exhibitors
COVID-19 Safety Precautions will be in place:
- Only nine booths are available for each event to abide with recommended distancing guidelines
- Use of masks will be required
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be available
Fair Schedule:
Monday, September 14: Manufacturers
Tuesday, September 15: Tourism and Hospitality, including restaurants, lodging, and attractions
Wednesday, September 16: Healthcare and Human Services
Thursday, September 17: Retail, Agriculture, and Construction
Friday, September 18: Professional Services, including financial services, education, and telecommunications
To register, go to www.DelawareCounty.org
Road Map to an Inclusive Workforce Conference - Addressing Youth with Disabilities, Career Pathways, and Employment A Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) Round 8 Virtual Conference
Recording is availble from this conference streamed live on August 13, 2020
The conference is recorded and available for viewing on our DEI Facebook page
It is also pinned to the top of the DEI Facebook page
And is also available on our CDO Workforce website
You're invited to the Road Map to an Inclusive Workforce Conference - Addressing Youth with Disabilities, Career Pathways, and Employment A Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) Round 8 Virtual Conference
A 1/2 Day Learning Event!
When: Thursday, August 13th, 2020, 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
We will be streaming this live event to our Facebook page!
CLICK LINK TO THE FACEBOOK EVENT
We hope that you can join us on Facebook!
Please share this Facebook event link to help us get the word out about this terrific event. Thank you!
The 5 Hour Pre-License course is available in a virtual format, in real-time with a live instructor.
Complete the program from your own home or office space!
See the photo below for August dates.
*More Fall dates available after August
For registration & Information:
Madison-Oneida BOCES Continuing Education
Call (315)361-5800
We want to help you with your job search and want to keep you safe!
You wonʼt need to exit your car, but FACE MASKS REQUIRED.
Youʼll receive a bag to put each company’s iinformation/applications in that are HIRING NOW!
When you arrive, follow the traffic flow and wait patiently while others are served.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2020, 9:00 AM to Noon
Where: Parking lot at The Oneonta Outlaws Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, Oneonta, NY
12 Dietz St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-4800