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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 Virtual Workshops - October 2023

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The New York State Department of Labor Offers Free online virtual workshops - New Classes Every Week!

Resumes
Cover letters
UpSkilling
Motivation
Interviewing
Transferable Skills
Job Search
Networking
And lots more!

Plus--you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

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CDO Workforce Newsletter - September 2023

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We have a lot to share with you in our September newsletter, including:

New resources in our Spotlight on Workers with a Disability Section

Valuable new free workshops

New Hiring Events

Learning opportunities and lots more...

Plus we're sharing staff news and success stories -- and ICYMI: CDO Workforce is Hiring!!

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FREE In-Person Workshops at CDO Workforce in September

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Job Search Ready and 'Beat the Bot' Workshops will be held this September at Oneonta and Norwich CDO Workforce offices. 

Oneonta

Tuesday, September 19th at 2pm: Beat the Bot Workshop- Learn how businesses use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan through thousands of resumes in seconds, and how you can beat the bot, get your resume noticed and secure that interview!

Thursday, September 21st at 12pm Job Search Ready Workshop - This workshop will work on different job search strategies, preparing a targeted resume, interview skill development, and networking tips to get you back to work or to find the job of your dreams.

Norwich

Thursday, September 14th Job Search Ready- This workshop will work on different job search strategies, preparing a targeted resume, interview skill development, and networking tips to get you back to work or to find the job of your dreams.

Thursday, September 28th at 2pm Beat the Bot WorkshopLearn how businesses use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan through thousands of resumes in seconds, and how you can beat the bot, get your resume noticed and secure that interview!

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FREE Virtual Workshops from the New York State Department of Labor

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The New York State Department of Labor provides free online workshops every month, including:

  • Resumes
  • Interviewing
  • Transferable Skills
  • Job Search
  • Networking
  • And lots more!

Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

The September Schedule is here!

GO HERE TO VIEW AND REGISTER

 

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Job Search Workshop - September 14, 2023 at Norwich CDO Workforce

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STRUGGLING TO FIND OR LAND A JOB? DON'T MISS THIS WORKSHOP!

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm

WHERE: Norwich CDO Workshop 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich

BRING YOUR RESUME!
ELECTRONIC COPY PREFERRED

CALL NOW TO REGISTER:
607-334-2201 EXT. 127

A small employer recruitment will take place immediately following the Workshop to give participants a chance to meet with employers.

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Can't make this workshop? This workshop will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. 

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August Newsletter - 2023

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News and Opportunities for you!

Including:

  • Free workshops and Learning/Training Opportunities
  • Job Opportunities
  • Incentives for Businesses
  • Workforce News
  • Success Stories
  • And lots more...

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FREE Virtual Workshops - August 2023

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The NYS Department of Labor offers free virtual workshops every week!

Resume Development
Interviewing Techniques
Transferable Skills
Job Search
Networking
Salary Negotiation
And lots more...

Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

See what's coming up in August.

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FREE Workshops at Norwich CDO Workforce: Interviewing Techniques and Resume Development

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Norwich CDO Workforce will facilitate the New York State Department of Labor virtual Resume Development workshop on Wednesday, August 9th, from 1-2pm and the Interviewing Techniques workshop on Wednesday, August 23rd, 11am-12:30pm.

You're Invited!

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

Space is limited. Call 607-334-2201, ext. 127 to register today.

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Download the Interviewing Techniques Workshop Flyer

 

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Resume and Interviewing Workshops at Norwich CDO Workforce

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Norwich CDO Workforce is offering the following NYSDOL Workshops at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center:

Resume Development  - 7/18/2023 at 11am-12pm
Interviewing Techniques  - 7/26/2023 at 11am-12:30pm

We will be utilizing the virtual workshop and customers can attend the workshop as a group in our conference room.

All customers attending need to be enrolled.

Call 607-334-2201, ext. 127 to register.

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CDO Workforce July Newsletter - 2023

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Don't miss this month's new learning/training opportunities, job opportunities and events! Plus: 

  • We've got an internet survey that will help all New York residents get connected
  • New community events
  • A new virtual job fair to tell you about
  • And lots more...

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"Beat the Bot" Workshops in June at CDO Workforce

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Learn how businesses use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), an automated resume scanning system-- and how you you can "beat the bot" to get your resume noticed!

You must register for this event.

Norwich: June 22nd at 2pm
1 O'Hara Drive
Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-2201

Oneonta: June 29th at 2pm
12 Dietz St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-4800

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FREE In-Person Leadership for Supervisors Training

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Wednesday, June 28; Thursday, June 29; and Friday, June 30 from 9am – Noon

(9 hours of in-person training)

Location: Sidney Area/TBD

Beneficial to new, entry-level, and apprentice supervisors or team leaders, from any industry; plus individuals who aspire to be supervisors.

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 s offering the training to individuals and businesses for free.

The free training does require individuals to complete a registration form. One year of prior work experience is required.

Please contact CDO Workforce for a registration form at 607-334- 2201, ext. 128 or email: TDaniels@co.chenango.ny.us.

The closing date for registration is June 22nd. There is limited seating so make your reservations soon!

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The CDO Workforce June Newsletter is Here!

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Here's a short preview of what is happening in June:

>The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is Hiring in Utica, NY

>FREE Six County Job Fair

>The Summer Youth Employment Program is Enrolling

>Free In-Person Workshop for Microsoft Word

>Free Leadership for Supervisors Class

>New incentives for businesses

>Lots of new learning/training opportunities for job seekers, and new job opportunities and hiring events

>Community Events

>And lots more...

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Free In-Person Workshop for Microsoft Word at Norwich CDO Workforce

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Norwich CDO Workforce is Offering a three-day In-Person Workshop for Microsoft Word.

This training will be June 26th, June 27th, June 30th 9am-10:30am. All attendees who complete the 3 training sessions will be offered the opportunity to complete a certification exam.

All attendees will need to be enrolled with CDO Workforce.

Contact the CDO Workforce at 607-334-2201, ext. 127 or stop in at 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich to register with CDO Workforce and/or for this training.

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Free Online Workshops you can take this month from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

>Communication Skills
>Resumes
>Interviewing
>Job Search Strategies
>Self-Motivation
>Transferable Skills
And much, much more!


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Free Virtual Workshops you can take in May from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

  • Communication Skills
  • Resumes
  • Interviewing
  • SNAP
  • Prepare for a Job Fair
  • Transferable Skills
  • And much, much more!

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May Newsletter - News & Opportunities for You

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We've got new local hiring events and some great success stories to share with you this month-- along with valuable new learning opportunities that you won't want to miss!

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We've got a lot of new opportunities to share with you in our April Newsletter

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Including:

  • Incentives for Employers
  • A free training class to jump-start your job search
  • An upcoming CNA class, see if you are eligible for tuition assistance
  • An IT training boot camp - see if you are eligible for tuition assistance
  • New featured job opportunities
  • A virtual job fair
  • And lots more!

Plus we've got some great success stories to share with you too!

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FREE Virtual Workshops - April 2023

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The New York State Department of Labor is offering Free online virtual workshops - New Classes Every Week!

  • Resumes
  • Interviewing
  • Transferable Skills
  • Job Search
  • Networking
  • And lots more!
 
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FREE Workshops at CDO Workforce in March

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Job Seekers, You're invited to attend these valuable workshops happening at CDO Workforce in March:

 

Oneonta office


3/14/23 @ 2:00pm -  BEAT THE BOT

3/30/2023 @ 2:00pm -  OVERCOMING LEGAL BARRIERS

Location: 12 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY

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Norwich office

3/9/23 at 9:30am - BEAT THE BOT

3/23/2023 @ 9:30am - OVERCOMING LEGAL BARRIERS

Location: 1 O'Hara Drive, Norwich, NY

 

 

DESCRIPTIONS


BEAT THE BOT
Learn what the Applicant Tracking System is and how to get your resume through them. Learn tips and tricks on redesigning your resume to get the interview.

OVERCOMING YOUR LEGAL BARRIERS
This workshop will provide guidance and resources to assist in making changes in participants life and securing long-term employment. We will identify for a variety of documents that the job seeker can present to a prospective employer that will alleviate the barriers of conviction status to employers.

For more information or to register, contact Stacey Smith, 607-432-4800 ext. 117 or email:  Stacey.Smith@labor.ny.gov

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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/

CDO Workforce New York Job, Career Development and Resource Websites

Training and Upcoming Events

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View our event calendar.

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.

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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