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.
The Grads of Life Public Service Announcement campaign initially launched in September 2014 and, to date, has received more than $81 million in donated media support.
In partnership with the Ad Council, they have recently launched a new series of ads to address this critical employment gap and introduce employers to the incredible business benefits of working with Opportunity Youth - unemployed young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are an often an overlooked talent pool.
A particularly powerful piece of the new campaign is a series titled 7 Second Resumes, in which Opportunity Youth spend seven seconds-the average amount of time a hiring manager spends reviewing a resume-describing their unique attributes that add to their value as employees.
The qualities and skills that these young people have acquired throughout their life journeys cannot be itemized on a resume, but are often the very core competencies that employers look for in their employees.
Also, Grads for Life has published an impact report detailing the success the Grads of Life campaign has seen thus far.
"With your support and partnership, we look forward to continuing to expand our reach and in the coming months, we plan to be in touch more frequently with updates on what Grads of Life is doing and how you can participate."
To view the videos, click here.
To learn more about the Campaign, click here.
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Manpower will be at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 9:00 AM - Noon.
We are scheduling interviews for Manpower during the time period of 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Walk-ins will be welcome 11:00 am - Noon.
The sign-up sheet for interviews is located at the Front Desk at Norwich CDO Workforce. If you are not in the Norwich Office, please call the front desk at 334-2201, ext. 127.
Bring a resume and be prepared to complete and application.
Ask a staff person for more information regarding specific position requirements.
To view/download the flyer, click here.
To view current openings, click here.
When: Monday, August 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM
Where: CDO Workforce 1 O’Hara Dr. Norwich
Bring a resume and be prepared to complete an application
Open Position: Direct Support Professional
Responsible for working with program participants, adults ages 18 and above. The house aide will write or assist in writing reports, perform routine household cleaning and upkeep, assist and plan activities, administer medications per orders, and perform related tasks as directed by the house supervisor.
High school diploma or GED. At least 6 months related experience preferred, will accept trainee. Full and part-time available, work hours and days will vary. Mostly evening and overnights. NYS Driver’s license required, Salary $11.44 hour.
**Ask a staff person for more information regarding the specific position or if you are not located in the CDO Norwich office, call 607-334-2201.
To view or download the flyer, click here.
Stafkings Healthcare will be at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center on Thursday, August 9, 2018, 11am – 3pm for a recruitment.
They are currently recruiting for PCAs, HHAs, and CNAs.
We will be scheduling interviews for Stafkings Healthcare. The sign-up sheet for the interviews is at the Front Desk. If you are not located in the Norwich Office, please call the Front Desk at 334-2201, ext. 127.
To view/download the flyer, click here.
If you said ‘yes’ to these questions, CDO Workforce Development Board is looking for you!
Our board meets four times a year in Oneonta, this is a minimal obligation of huge importance to the workforce community. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with local leaders, including representatives from service agencies and the education and economic development sectors. No fund raising is required and continental breakfasts are included!
If you are interested in serving on the CDO Workforce Development Board, please contact our Executive Director, Alice Savino, at 315-793-6037 or email to find out more.
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.
