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.
Wednesday, October 21st, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, DCMO BOCES is sponsoring a virtual career event: Hospital Jobs 101 for exploring career pathways and training in Healthcare.
Hear from a panel of experts including United Health Services (UHS) and SUNY Morrisville.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Revolving Loan Fund is a new economic recovery loan program, created by the Economic Development Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce, designed to alleviate sudden and severe economic dislocation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It will provide permanent resources to support economic resiliency and further the long-term economic adjustment objectives of the Mohawk Valley region.
Eligibility
· Small businesses and non-profits
· Must be located in Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego or Schoharie counties.
To learn more and how to apply, GO HERE
The office award is based on priority of service implementation.
Offices that have demonstrated priority of services to veterans qualify for this award.
For the office to qualify for an incentive award the office must:
Congratulations, Sidney staff!
The Delaware County Chamber, along with the Commerce Chenango, will sponsor two FREE online workshops hosted by the United States Small Business Administration on September 22 and October 15 from noon to 1 p.m. where business owners can learn about COVID-19 relief and recovery programs.
Traditional lending and small business assistance programs, as well as small business recovery programs, will be discussed. Participants will learn about SBA products and resources including access to capital and government contracting. SBA staff will speak about the current status of COVID-19 disaster relief resources.
Topics will include: funding options, guidance for businesses and employers, and local assistance. Updates on disaster relief programs will also be discussed.
Questions will be answered by SBA staff following each session.
Register for these FREE online workshops at delawarecounty.org.
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.
