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.
This month we're sharing upcoming job fairs and hiring events, grant learning/training opportunities for businesses and job seekers, featured job opportunities, workforce news, helpful articles and resources for workers with disabilities, community opportunities and more...
This month we're sharing new recruiting events and job fairs, a new resource for job seekers, FREE grant learning/training opportunities, community opportunities and lots more.
We've got a new learning/training grant to tell you about, plus upcoming free classes, career opportunities, resources for business, community news, and much, much more.
The Sidney four-day course will run from Monday, June 6th toThursday, June 9th. Class times: 11:00am to 12:30pm.
Training will be at the Sidney CDO Workforce Center at 21 Liberty St., Sidney, NY. To sign up contact Jennifer Del Rio at (607) 832-5776.
The Delhi three-day course will run from Monday, June 20th to Wednesday, June 22nd. Class times: 11:00am to 1:00pm. Training will be at the Delhi CDO Workforce Center at 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3, Delhi, NY. To sign up contact Jen Mitchell at (607) 832-5777
What will you get?
At the completion of the course you will leave with:
A $50 gift card at the completion of the training series. (You must complete all four days of training to be eligible for the gift card.)
A folder that includes hard copies of your new resume, reflecting the new skills you have gained.
A USB drive to store your new resume in electronic format.
Submitted job applications.
An appropriate social media presence.
An Email address that is synched to your smart phone.
The confidence to jump-start your search for a new job or career!
The 4-Weeks Business Development Course will be held virtually to give individuals access to instruction right from home. Martha Ryan, former Director of the Chenango County Entrepreneur Center, will lead this program with dual roles as instructor and coach. Eight sessions will guide students to preparing to launch a small business venture. According to Ryan, the program is excellent for people who need the discipline to sit down and put their business ideas in writing.
The four week program has received funding to cover the $240. fee. Many scholarships are available. DCMO BOCES Graduates and alumni have the opportunity to apply for funding to cover all workshop expenses. The initiative is a part of the Career Destinations program that introduces students to local career opportunities. Graduates interested in participating in the program can begin the scholarship application process by sending an email to and explaining how they can apply the skills learned with their CTE education and why they wish to explore this career path.
Another scholarship, funded by the Community Foundation of South Central New York will benefit women who can use the workshop to develop a small business that can offset or improve their financial status especially those affected by layoffs or home school demands during this time of COVID. According to Ryan, the application process requires candidates to send an email to or complete the scholarship application.
The workshop will be offered virtually on Mondays and Thursdays beginning on May 9th from 6 pm to 8 pm. For more information email Martha Ryan at .
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.
A DRC is a Disability Resource Coordinator, someone who helps individuals with disabilities find employment.
High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) A high school equivalency or GED/HSE is a recognized alternative to a high school diploma.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) provides students and job seekers with real-life work experience that compliments their academic studies. Typically they include job shadowing, mentoring, internships, and apprenticeships.
A Team Helper is anyone who is the lead support person to the job seeker with disabilities along their career journey. It can be a family member, friend, employment counselor, Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC), or case manager.
A stop-gap job is temporary employment until something better or more permanent can be obtained.
Basic needs refers to the goods and services necessary for a minimum standard of living. This includes access to food, safe shelter, clothing, and sanitation. Reliable transportation and education can also be considered a basic need.
A safe space is intended to be free of bias, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas, or conversations.
Competitive integrated employment (CIE) is work performed by a person with an impairment or health-related disability (health impairment) within an integrated setting. Wages are at least minimum wage or higher and at a rate comparable to non-disabled workers performing the same tasks.
For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.
