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 new recruiting events and job fairs, a new resource for job seekers, FREE grant learning/training opportunities, community opportunities and lots more.
Where: CDO Workforce 1 O’Hara Drive, Norwich, NY
Call today to pre-schedule an Interview, 607-334-2201
Walk-ins are welcome!
***This event supports recruitment efforts in the Southern Tier Region of NY. This includes Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Broome counties***
There will be a preview day on Wednesday, September 21st, where jobseekers can view content and job postings and prepare themselves for the “live” event. The Virtual Career Fair will go live on September 22nd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
PRE-REGISTER TODAY: https://nysdolvirtual3.easyvirtualfair.com
We've got a new grant to tell you about PLUS new recruitment events, featured job opportunities, free learning and training opportunities and lots more...
All job seekers are welcome to stop by the Center at 1 O’Hara Drive in Norwich to speak with representatives from these great local companies about their current job opportunities and benefits of employment with them.
Job seekers can also call ahead to pre-schedule an interview: 607-334-2201.
Amphenol Aerospace is located at 40-60 Delaware Avenue, Sidney, NY, and describes itself as: “one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world for the Military, Commercial Aerospace and Industrial markets.” They are currently hiring: Machine Operators, Engineers, Product Managers, Journeymen Tool-Makers, a Marketing Communications Specialist and a Customer Service Representative.
Willow Run Foods is located at 1006 US-11, Kirkwood, NY, and describes itself as: the “Northeast and Mid - Atlantic's premier fast food systems distributor. Serving customers in 14 states, we provide one-stop-shopping for our chain restaurant operators while focusing on building customer relationships and providing service that is second to none.” They are currently hiring: Dispatchers, CDL-A Drivers, Warehouse Workers, and Maintenance Workers.
“This is a great opportunity to meet in person with local businesses and apply for openings,” says Norwich CDO Workforce Employment & Training Director Tylena Daniels. “Job Seekers are also welcome to come to the CDO Workforce Center to prepare a resume and for all other job searching and training needs.”
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.
