Don't miss our January newsletter-- it's chock-full of learning/training opportunities, hiring events and job opportunities, workforce news and lots more...
CDO Workforce News & Blog
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.
The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is inviting Community Members to an upcoming Roundtable about Cannabis, Adult Use, Social Justice, Unions and You, on December 14 at 5:30 PM via Zoom.
The purpose of the forum is to have discussions about the impact this new industry will have on workforce, social justice, skill needs entrepreneurships, just to mention a few, hoping that the community will participate and take interest around this new industry coming to New York State and CNY.
Invite link: https://actionnetwork.org/events/cannabis-roundtable-adult-use-social-justice-unions-and-you-5
Check out the great new virtual hiring events, learning/training opportunities, job opportunities and lots more in our December newsletter! Plus read about our success stories, and see new resources and workforce news...
Check out our News and Events for October!
We're sharing lots of new job opportunities at great local companies, job fairs, learning/training oportunities, sucess stories, resources and more...
Don't miss our August News & Opportunities!
We've got more featured jobs to share with you, tips for job seekers, more local job fairs, learning and training opportunities and lots more!
Don't miss our July Newsletter!
We've got valuable new learning & training opportunities to share with you, along with workforce news, resources for businesses and job seekers, new grant programs, and lots more...
Our April newsletter is jam-packed with free learning & training opportunities, workforce news & events, new grant opportunities, featured job opportunities, tips & resources for job seekers and lots more!
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From the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce:
"Are you thinking of starting a business?
Join us for an informative webinar:
Empowerment: Roundtable of Otsego County Women Owned Businesses
Tuesday March 30th at 8:30 a.m. zoom virtual meeting
This is Free but you must pre-register.
Regional Women Leaders will discuss their adventure in owning their own business: how they got started, resources that they utilized to get their businesses off the ground, what they wish they had known first, and how they pivoted their business during the pandemic. Women owned businesses from all sectors: retail, marketing, manufacturing, consulting, food service, and tourism, will be represented.
Some of these businesses are well established and others just opened during the pandemic year. Diversified experiences that will inform you about how to move your own project forward, or ways you can pivot and grow your current business.
Join US whether you are a woman or not, we believe these Women can help you succeed."
Sign up for the roundtable today! When: Mar 30, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdeqoqzgrH91Og-VdvypnP6OaCkG3uM6M
CDO Workforce is excited to announce a collaboration with ASGCR.ORG to provide mentoring services to participants of the Out-Of-School Youth Program, as well as youth with a disability (ages 16 to 24).
The Program is FREE and can be provided via video communication during this COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Mentors can assist you and support you in many areas of your life, including:
- Independence
- Physical well-being
- Environment
- Emotional well-being
- Community Connections
- Education and Employment
- Other areas identified
Move forward & rediscover your personal power and self-sufficiency!
For more information or to enroll please contact:
Otsego County: Penny Seeger (607) 287-5861
Alan Sessions (607) 435-0595
Delaware County: Jen Mitchell (607) 832-5784
Chenango County: Jennifer DelRio (607) 334-2201 ext. 100
Join CDO Workforce for a Supervisory Training Class!
When: February 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th
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
Monday, January 25th at 1:00pm - Class is limited to 2 attendees.
Call 607-563-1200 to register.
This class will focus on using the mouse and keyboard, navigating the desktop and more.
Program offered in partnership with the Sidney CDO Workforce.
Sidney Memorial Public Library8 River St.Sidney, NYAttendees must wear a mask and use hand sanitizer upon enterwing the library.
Are you looking for a new job or a new career? Check out these helpful resources from LinkedIn!
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
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."
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
Training and Upcoming Events
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You can also visit the NYS Dept of Labor website for additional Workshop information, click here
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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12 Dietz St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-4800