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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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.

We Are Hiring!

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Placement Coordinator - Full time for a grant-funded 4 year Information Technology & Cybersecurity Project based in Oneonta serving 9 surrounding counties in NYS.

This position will focus on Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties.

Job Description: Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of businesses and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote the One Workforce Information Technology & Cybersecurity training grant.

Make cold calls to potential employers; explain the benefits and employment support services provided by programs to employers, including addressing employer’s special needs.

Research newspapers, employment agencies and other resources for job leads; locate jobs for participants who have successfully completed training in IT/Cybersecurity.

Collect data from local employers related to job orders including job requirements and skills, match job skills with applicant’s qualifications; refer qualified applicants to employers and conduct necessary follow-up when applicants are in positions.

Recruit participants from the Chenango, Delaware & Otsego region to support training in the IT/Cybersecurity field.

Keep updated regarding job fairs and internet resources, work with the local One Stop Career Centers for workshops and training programs that participants can access.

Maintain contact with employers & training providers during the participant’s employment/training and report results to appropriate staff. Provide program information to various businesses and update information as needed, provide networking opportunities between agencies to make sure participants receive all the necessary resources to be successful in their new employment, make sure program flyers are distributed into the business community to market career training opportunities.

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Health & Dental Insurance
Employer contributed matching 401 K
Two weeks’ vacation & holidays

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Alan Lam

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2021 Delaware County Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

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Are you between the ages of 14 and 20 and looking for a summer job? 

Delaware County is looking for youth who are interested in working in their own communities. This program gives young people the opportunity to earn a paycheck and learn new skills that will help them be successful in the future. 

If you are a Delaware County resident, please fill out an application and return to the office no later than June 2nd. 

Primary funding is based on income eligibility, however there are also job opportunities within the program for non-income eligible youth.

Applications can be downloaded here or picked up at the local high school Guidance office or Sidney and Delhi CDO workforce offices. You may also call CDO Workforce at 607-832-5776 and we would be happy to email or mail you an application. Don’t Delay! Apply today!

For questions or to return your application by email: Contact April Feyh: 

Download the Youth Application Form

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Our April Newsletter is Here!

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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!

READ IT HERE

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The Workforce Development Board is hiring in Oneonta!

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Placement Coordinator
Full time for a grant-funded 4 year Information Technology & Cybersecurity Project based in Oneonta serving 9 surrounding counties in NYS.
This position will focus on Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties.

Job Description: Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of businesses and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote the One Workforce Information Technology & Cybersecurity training grant.

Make cold calls to potential employers; explain the benefits and employment support services provided by programs to employers, including addressing employer’s special needs.

Research newspapers, employment agencies and other resources for job leads; locate jobs for participants who have successfully completed training in IT/Cybersecurity.

Collect data from local employers related to job orders including job requirements and skills, match job skills with applicant’s qualifications; refer qualified applicants to employers and conduct necessary follow-up when applicants are in positions.

Recruit participants from the Chenango, Delaware & Otsego region to support training in the IT/Cybersecurity field.

Keep updated regarding job fairs and internet resources, work with the local One Stop Career Centers for workshops and training programs that participants can access.

Maintain contact with employers & training providers during the participant’s employment/training and report results to appropriate staff. Provide program information to various businesses and update information as needed, provide networking opportunities between agencies to make sure participants receive all the necessary resources to be successful in their new employment, make sure program flyers are distributed into the business community to market career training opportunities.

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Health & Dental Insurance
Employer contributed matching 401 K
Two weeks’ vacation & holidays

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Alan Lam

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Upcoming Workshops - Virtual Events

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Opportunities for You!  

Virtual Training

Free Metrix Online Skills Training for all residents of Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties

See Our Calendar for Virtual Training Opportunities

https://www.cdoworkforce.org/news/calendar

Virtual Services

Go Here to Request More Virtual Services from CDO Workforce

 

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Our goal is to help job seekers not just find a job, but develop and manage a career. That means helping them when they have a job and when they are looking. We also strive to help employers find the workers they need quickly and the resources to improve training, workforce retention and workforce restructuring.

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