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Chobani Recruitment Coming in October

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You're invited!       This Event Has Been Canceled.

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

Where: Sidney CDO Workforce, 21 Liberty St., Sidney, NY 

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application. 

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Job Fair at Southside Mall

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You're invited to the Southside Mall Job Fair! 

When: Wednesday September 25, 2019 
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm 

Where: 5006 State Highway 23 
Oneonta, NY 13820 

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES: 
• Mirabito Energy Products
• United Health Systems (UHS)
• Stafkings
• Oneonta Block
• NYS Veteran’s Home-Oxford
• Pickett Building Materials
• Springbrook
• Otsego Ready Mix
• NYS Dept of Corrections
• Cancer Services Program
• ARC Otsego
• US Care Systems
• NYS Troopers
• Robinson Terrace Nursing Home
• RSS Inc
• US Census Bureau
• Chestnut Rehab and Nursing Home
• US Army/US Navy/US Army National Guard
• SUNY Oneonta
• Otsego County
• Fidelis
• Pathfinder Village
• Custom Electronics
• Burt Rigid Box Factory
• Heritage at the Plains
• Hanger Clinic
• Greenslate
• Mountainside Farms
• Greene Lumber
• Northern Rivers

Contact Debbie Bender at 607-432-4800 ext 101 for more information.

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Autism in the Workplace Free Seminar

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You're invited!

October 11, Friday, Doors Open at 8:30am – Program 9am – Noon at the Springbrook’s Oneonta Community Campus, 5588 State Highway 7, in Oneonta

Presenter: Janine Kruiswijk, Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region

The Seminar will cover what the Autism Spectrum is, how it may present in the workplace, onboarding and retention best practices, review of possible accommodations, and addressing stigma and false assumptions about Autism.

Janine Kruiswijk has been the executive director of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region since 2009. She previously served as the executive director of the Family Resource Network of Oneonta, New York. She has many years of experience supporting children, youth and adults with exceptional needs, providing community leadership, and promoting policy changes on behalf of families and individuals. Janine has her BS in Sociology from The College of New Rochelle. She is the parent of four children, one of them with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Register in advance at otsegodelawarejsec@gmail.com

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Local Job Opportunities

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Check out these local job opportunities! 

Chase Memorial Nursing Home & Rehab - New Berlin, NY 

Perferred Mutual  - New Berlin, NY 

Achieve - Various Locations

Eastern Staffing & Recruiting - Various Locations 

NYS Veteran's Home at Oxford

Correction Officer Trainee - Open-Competitive Examination

 

 

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Pro-Tel Job Fair

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You're invited to the Pro-Tel Job Fair! 

Open Interviews. 


WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 11:00am - 3:00pm


WHERE: 5132 STATE HWY 12 NORWICH

AVAILABLE POSITIONS INCLUDE: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATES, CDL & NON-CDL DRIVERS ,DELIVERY HELPERS, EXPERIENCED WIRELESS & COEI INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS

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Mini Job Fair in Margaretville

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You're invited to a Mini Job Fair in Margaretville, NY! 

Where: Margaretville Telephone Company 
61 Academy St, Margaretville NY 12455 

When: Wednesday September 18, 2019
3pm to 6pm

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
• NYS Department of Corrections
• US Census Bureau
• Speedway
• Robinson Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation
• Mountainside Farms
• Greenslate

Please contact Debbie Bender at debra.bender@labor.ny.gov for more information.

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Chobani Recruitment

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You're invited to the Chobani recruitment at Norwich CDO Workforce! 

When: Monday, Sept. 30th from 9:00am to Noon. 

Where: CDO Workforce, 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY. 

Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application. 

See Open Positions

Can't make this recruitment? Come to the Chobani recruitment in Sidney on October 15th!

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ABLE Accounts & ADA Basics for Job Seekers Seminar

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You're Invited! 

CDO Workforce and Family Resource Network are co-sponsoring a seminar about how to establish and grow your ABLE Accounts and ADA Basics for Job Seekers. 

The seminar will explain the eligibility requirement and how to establish an ABLE Accounts. ABLE accounts help eligible individuals with disabilities save for their futures without jeopardizing their public benefits. 

It is not required that you be receiving public benefits to have an ABLE account as there are significant financial advantages of having an ABLE account that can often outweigh other types of long-term savings tools. 

Also ADA information will be provided about disclosing a disability in the workplace. 

Interested in learning more about ABLE Accounts or about disclosing your disability? For more information about the seminar call 607-432-4800 x 109 or e-mail: cdoworkforce@gmail.com.

To register online, go to www.familyrn.org and click on the News and Events link and then the Events Calendar.
To register by phone call Joleane at 607-432-0001

When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, 9:30am - 11:30am

Where: Elm Park Methodist Church, Oneonta, NY

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Job Fair Tips Workshop

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You're invited to this FREE Workshop at Norwich CDO Workforce... 

When: September 4th 1:30PM – 2:30PM  

Where: Norwich CDO Workforce Center 
1 O’Hara Drive 
Norwich, NY 

BE PREPARED TO ATTEND THE JOB FAIR ON 9/12/2019 AT THE NORWICH VFW POST 2782

Find out how to make a good impression at a Job Fair. Be prepared to meet employers and ask the questions that will get you noticed. Find out what to expect at a Job Fair. Learn how to prepare for a successful visit to a Job Fair.

See a Career Services Staff to schedule to attend this workshop or call (607) 334-2201, ext. 127

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Norwich Job Fair

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Where: Norwich VFW Post 2782  
61 E Main St, Norwich NY 13815 

When: Thursday, September 12th, 2019  
please note 
1pm-2pm is for Veteran’s only 
2pm-3:30pm is open to everyone 

For more information please contact Debbie Bender at 607-432-4800 ext. 101 or debra.bender@labor.ny.gov

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Bassett Healthcare is Hiring!

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Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown has Food Service, Housekeeping, and Personal Care positions available. Full-time and some part-time positions are eligible for benefits which include medical/pharmacy, dental, eye wear, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, and 403B. In the first year full time employees will receive 26 paid days off!  

Must be flexible with day/evening hours and working every other weekend and holiday rotation. Must enjoy a customer oriented, fast paced environment. Will consider any work experience – Bassett Healthcare will Train workers!  

An Informational Tour is being offered in September. Sign-up at CDO Workforce, 12 Dietz St., in Oneonta or call 607-432-4800 x 109. Participants must provide a copy of their immunization record for the Tour at Bassett Hospital. 

To apply:

www.bassettopportunities.org

Search: “Bassett Medical Center & Regional Sites”, apply under Bassett Medical Center

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Margaretville Job Fair

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Businesses, Are You Looking for Employees? 

Participate in the Margaretville Job Fair being held on Wednesday, September 18 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Margaretville Telephone Company, 61 Academy Street, Margaretville. 

There is no fee to participate. Tables and chairs will be provided. 

For more information and to register for the fair contact Deb Bender at the New York State Department of Labor at debra.bender@labor.ny.gov. 

Job Seekers, see you on September 18th!

 

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Career Day: Construction and Technology

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The 2019 Southern Tier Con Tech Career Day (formerly Construction Career Day) will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd! 

The name has been changed from Construction Career Day to Con Tech Career Day to incorporate more of the Engineering and Technology aspects of the Construction industry that are so vital. 

"We are very excited about continuing this important community event which provides HS students with invaluable opportunities to operate heavy equipment, try hands-on activities in the various trades and a host of other experiences provided by a variety of construction organizations, suppliers and related businesses in the community," says Rebecca Harris, Contract Specialist for Broome-Tioga Workforce. 

When: Oct. 2, 2019

Where: Broome County Hwy Dept, Binghamton, NY

Please see the links below for more information and registration forms.

Feel free to contact Becky Harris at 778-2230 or Justin Guiles at 222-2668 for more information.

Watch this short video to see what Con Tech is all about!!

We Need Your Help

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Download The Equipment Demonstration Form

 

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Bombers Burrito Bar is hiring!

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Bombers Burrito Bar in Oneonta has immediate openings: 

Fryer/Cook  
Kitchen Supervisor  
Rover/dishwasher  
Roller/Food Prep 

Apply in person at Bomber’s, 221 Main St, Oneonta NY 13820 

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Workplace Investigations - Best Practices

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This two-day seminar will give employers and investigators an understanding of the tools needed to plan and conduct interviews, gather, organize and review different types of evidence, draw appropriate conclusions, document an investigation and make the right recommendations for actions.
In this seminar, participants will learn crucial interview techniques to gather appropriate and relevant information and how to recognize truthful and deceptive behavior. This seminar is interactive and involves group breakout sessions.

Where: Mid York Library System, 1600 Lincoln Ave., Utica, NY  13502

When: Sept. 11th at 8:30am and Sept 12th at 9:00am

TO REGISTER: E-mail otsegodelawarejsec@gmail.com
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 3, 2019
$145 per person - Advance Payment Required
Check and Credit Card payments accepted
Please make checks payable to “JSEC” or to arrange for a credit card payment email otsegodelawarejsec@gmail.com
Send payment to: CDO Workforce, Attention: JSEC, 12 Dietz St.,
Oneonta, NY 13820.
CANCELLATIONS are required by 4 p.m. on the Friday prior to the seminar. Reservations made and not kept may not be refunded. Substitutions are allowed.

Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided

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Voters with a Disability Resources

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National Disability Voter Registration Week (officially July 15th-July 19th) promotes community involvement and civic participation across the country with a focus on registering individuals with disabilities to vote.

Resources and Events

The Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL), in collaboration with Disability Rights New York (DRNY), is offering free community voter education and registration events in honor of National Disability Voter Registration Week. These events mark the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which occurred on July 26, 1990. To learn more about these events, and dates and times, click here

Five Things to Remember About Voting

13 Things Voters with a Disability Need to Know

Informed Voter Fact Sheet

Transportation to the Polls - Tips

Voting Reform

Ways to Mark Ballot

More Resources:

Workers with Disabilities

Hiring Workers with Disabilities

 

 

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Career Fair - Fort Drum

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Soldier For Life - Transition Assistance Program Career Fair

When: Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 9am to 1pm

Where: The Commons, 4350 Euphrates River Road, Fort Drum, NY  13602

Open to All Active Duty Military, Veterans, Retirees, and Family Members

Businesses: If you are interested in participating, please use this registration link: http://shorturl.at/goyCW
View the Guidelines here: http://bit.ly/2KU7AfG

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Springbrook Career Fair

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You're invited to the Springbrook Summer Career Fair! 

When: Thursday, July 18th, from 1pm to 5pm

Where: 105 Campus Drive, Oneonta, NY (Portlandville Campus) 

Stop in anytime between 1pm and 5pm to learn about a meaningful career at Springbrook. Enjoy free light refreshments, meet students and residents, meet managers and employees, and interview at the event. 

Applicants are eligible to win a raffle prize! 

OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE:
Full-Time Direct Support Professional
Part-Time Direct Support Professional
Shared Aide
Teaching Assistant (non-certified)
Special Education Teacher
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Speech Therapist
Assistant Director/Curriculum Coordinator
And many more!!!

See full descriptions and apply online at SpringbrookNY.org

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Recruitments - Census Bureau

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The US Census Bureau will be holding several Recruitments at CDO Workforce in July and August. 

US CENSUS STAFF WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING ON LINE APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.  

JOBS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:  
Census Taker (NY1292059) 

Sidney CDO Workforce, 21 Liberty Street, SIdney NY 

WEDNESDAY JULY 17, 2019 10AM TO 2PM 

THURSDAY AUGUST 1 2019 12PM TO 4PM 

QUESTIONS-please call Sidney CDO Workforce at 607-832-5776

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Oneonta CDO Workforce, 12 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY

TUESDAY JULY 30 2019 12PM-4PM

QUESTIONS-please call Oneonta CDO Workforce at 607-432-4800

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Norwich CDO Workforce, 1 O'Hara Dr., Norwich, NY

WEDNESDAY JULY 31 2019 12PM TO 4PM

QUESTIONS-please call Norwich CDO at 607-334-2201

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Delaware CDO Workforce, 1 Courthouse Sq., Delhi, NY

FRIDAY AUGUST 2 2019 12PM TO 4PM

QUESTIONS-please call Delhi CDO at 607-832-5777

 

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New Solar Farm - Job Fair

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HardHat Workforce Solutions will be accepting applications for a Solar Farm being built in Norwich, NY 

Available Position: Array Installers - General Labor Construction NY1307835 

• Competitive pay! 
• 40+ hours a week!  
• OSHA 10 Certification! 
• Possible continued work after completion of job! 

Two Locations 

JOB FAIR LOCATION: 1 O’Hara Drive, Norwich NY 13815
START TIME: 1:30pm to 4pm
DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2019

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JOBFAIR LOCATION: 12 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY 13820
START TIME: 9am to 11am
DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2019

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Connecting Job Seekers with Businesses - All at No Cost to You

Businesses - Save money and time by outsourcing your recruitment needs to CDO Workforce. Our Career Center staff provides employers with convenient, no-cost recruitment services by connecting job seekers and employers. What We Can Do for You: Match job seekers with job openings. Coordinate communication between you, our partner agencies, and the pool of local, qualified workers. Provide interview space at the Career Center if you wish to recruit on-site. Provide targeted or general job fair recruitment opportunities.

Post your company's job openings at no charge with CDO Workforce and get exposure to many job seekers. Your job will be posted to New York State Job Bank. To submit your posting, go here

For more job listing options visit: http://www.cdoworkforce.org/

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Veterans Come First

Veterans Come First! CDO Workforce New York Career System is proud to offer Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses.
What does this mean? If you served in the military, you will be:

  • Served first by the next available staff member.
  • Given first priority for jobs and training referrals for which you are eligible and qualified.

Please visit the veterans' portal of the NYSDOL website for more information and the NYS Division of Veterans Affairs

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