The Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce is the agency to link employers with workers, and workers with the resources they need to develop their careers.

CDO Workforce coordinates and focuses employment, training and education development resources across three counties, providing service to employed people, unemployed people and employers alike. Our goal is to improve the long-term growth and development of the work force.

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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.

Free Women-Focused Job Fair: July 27th

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Our Workforce Development Board's Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant program FREE virtual job fair will take place on Wednesday, July 27, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.


This program is available to businesses and job seekers in the following counties: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and non-traditional occupations. Non-traditional occupations are occupations where women make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: trades, information technology (IT), advanced manufacturing, transportation, public safety, agriculture, and more.

REGISTER HERE: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xkQvL8

Job Seekers Select: Attendee

Businesses Select: Organization

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This program is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor grant administered by the Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration of $716,676.00.

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Mallinckrodt On-Site Job Fair July 13th

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Mallinckrodt will hold an  On-Site Job Fair this Wednesday, July 13th, from Noon to 5:00pm!

$3500.00 Sign-on Bonus
On the spot interviews
Job offers made on the spot

WHERE: 172 Railroad Avenue Hobart, NY 13788


Mallinckrodt offers a competitive wage and benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 4 weeks Paid Time Off,
Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance and much more.


Hiring for the following full-time roles:
HOURLY
The minimum starting rate for current open positions is $18.30 per hour.
 Blending Technicians
 Tableting Operators
 Packaging Operators
 Maintenance Technicians

  • Additional hourly shift differential paid for 2nd, 3rd and 12-hour shifts.


SCHEDULES:
4 day / 10-hour shift or Alternating 3 & 4 day / 12-hour shift

Contact: , or apply today and submit your current resume online by going to
Mallinckrodt.com/Careers and search by location code USA036.

ID and resume are required for the Job Fair.

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FREE Leadership for Supervisors Training

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FREE In-Person Leadership for Supervisors Training

WHEN: Monday - August 15th, Thursday - August 18th, and Monday – August 22nd
All Training Sessions will be In-Person from 9am - Noon

WHERE: Training will be held at Otsego Now, 189 Main Street, 5th Floor, in Oneonta. Use the Dietz Street entrance close to the elevator. Parking is available in the City Parking Garage.

Back by popular demand, the Leadership for Supervisors Training has been scheduled for August and will be held at Otsego Now, 189 Main Street, 5th Floor, in Oneonta This is an in-person training and the dates of this training will be: Monday - August 15, Thursday - August 18, and Monday – August 22. All training sessions will be 9am – 12pm.

Donald Sheldon will be presenting this training. Mr. Sheldon is president of DHSheldon & Associates LLC, New York. He also is a lecturer at the School of Management at SUNY Binghamton University. Previous roles include Vice President of Global Quality and Six Sigma at the NCR Corporation in Dayton, Ohio; Vice President of Buker, Inc. a recognized leader in management education and training headquartered in Chicago. He has more than 40 years of materials management, manufacturing, and distribution management experience. Mr. Sheldon is published in numerous articles and journals and is author of several books including: Getting Value from Sales and Operations Planning, 2020 and World Class Sales and Operations Planning, J. Ross Publishing, 2006. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Business and Government Policies Studies and an undergraduate degree in Business Management and Economics from the State University of New York. He is certified by APICS as CPIM-F (Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management), as CIRM (Certified in Resource Management) and as CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional). He is also a Six Sigma Blackbelt.

This training would be beneficial to new, entry-level, and apprentice supervisors or team leaders, from any industry; plus individuals who aspire to be supervisors. CDO Workforce will issue a certification to individuals who complete the training successfully.

Below is a list of some of the topics that will be discussed in this training.

  • What is Leadership?
  • How does it differ from management?
  • Building Relationships with people in a supervision role
  • Communication Skills
  • Management Systems
  • Personality Styles in Leadership
  • Employee Reviews
  • Problem employees and what to do
  • Strategic Planning linkage to supervisor activities
  • Managing the quadrants for employee potential
  • Project management
  • Personal Goal setting

This training usually has a price tag of $300 - $400, but CDO Workforce is offering the training to individuals and businesses for free. The free training does require individuals to complete a registration form. Please contact CDO Workforce for a registration form at 607-432-4800 x 109 or email: . The closing date for registration is August 10th. There are limited seating so make your reservations soon!

Co-Sponsored by CDO Workforce, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce and Otsego Now.

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ONC BOCES is now accepting applications for their Practical Nursing Program!

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ONC BOCES is offering LPN Training

ONC BOCES PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
31 Center St. 3rd floor
ONEONTA, NY 13820

The LPN Program is a full-time, ten-month classroom/clinical instructional adult education program that runs from September to June for students with a high school diploma or HSE/GED. The course consists of 30-35 hours per week. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will receive a diploma (certificate) in Practical Nursing and is eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing).

The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET Website http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00 will describe the occupational profile for the Licensed Practical Nurse.

For more information contact Terri Chichester: 607-431-2562 or

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Don't miss our July Newsletter!

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This month we're sharing lots of hiring events, local job opportunities and learning opportunities, workforce news, resources for businesses, community resources... AND Don't miss: The Workforce Development Board is looking for Case Managers in Utica! AND:  Sign up for our FREE Leadership for Supervisors Training Class!

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