Smart Carrier, a telecom compliance management and service provider, and Khomp International, a Brazilian company that has recently entered the US market in a partnership with Smart Carrier, are hosting a complimentary Lunch & Learn Workshop for outbound call centers. The workshop will be held on June 28th at MVCC’s thINCubator, 326 Broad St. in…
SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine (Upstate) has an Accelerated Scholars Program agreement with SUNY Poly that allows admitted SUNY Poly students seeking a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree to be guaranteed acceptance into Upstate’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program if they satisfy the following eligibility requirements: Pre-College Eligibility Requirements An…
Did you know that Five Points Public House and Events Center also room to throw a huge celebration for any event? It’s right there in the name! Most people think of us as an Irish Pub, but we are so much more! Besides our incredible dining room, we also have a grand Events…
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter has been awarded $63,300 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support its guardianship and recreation programs. NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that can dramatically improve the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals to maintain financial eligibility for…
The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways participated in an educational Wilderness First Aid Retreat the weekend of May 20 in Old Forge, New York. As a part of their education, the Girl Scouts assembled first aid kits using supplies donated by Mohawk Valley Heath System (MVHS). The Girl Scouts heard presentations from local EMTs and…
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) today announced it has received two grants totaling $568,000. The first grant for nearly $400,000 will establish the SUNY Poly Offshore Wind Training Team (SPOWT²). The SPOWT² will prepare SUNY Poly students for careers in the offshore wind industry, enhance the faculty’s expertise on the subject, as well as fund…
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Long-Term Care Ombudsmen serve a crucial role in our community. They are advocates for residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities who work to resolve complaints, improve their level of care, and educate them about their rights. These volunteers are certified by the NY State Office for the Aging, and all services are confidential…
Project Excite is a USDOL IT/Cybersecurity Grant awarded to the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties. The grant provides tuition and exam funding for short term training in IT and Cybersecurity certification programs, and job search assistance upon completion of the training. Grant Eligibility and Award: Must be a resident of New York…
Mark DeCilles has joined AmeriCU Credit Union as Virtual Financial Center Manager. DeCilles brings with him over 18 years of experience and knowledge, with ten of those years in the credit union industry. In his new role, DeCilles will oversee and manage AmeriCU Credit Union’s virtual financial center’s day-to-day operations while building a solid team…
In response to a decrease in COVID cases and low community transmission rates, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced two changes to its COVID policies. Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers The NYS Department of Health (DOH) recently announced its intent to repeal the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. While it awaits final approval…
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel announces it will hold a benefit concert to raise funds for the Food Bank of Central New York on July 27 at 8 p.m. Three Dog Night, the iconic rock band from the ‘60s and ‘70s, will take the stage to perform some of their biggest songs. Vernon Downs will donate…
Universal Bookkeeper is thrilled to announce Shannon Riley, CPA, as our new Controller! With immense pride, we welcome Shannon, a dedicated professional with a passion for accounting and a proven track record of helping clients achieve their financial goals. Shannon’s impressive credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minor in Economics, from Le…
Join us for our upcoming Workforce Roundtable with our presenters from MVCC Career Services, The SUNY Apprenticeship Program at MVCC, The Center, and Working Solutions. In this discussion, we will be discussing the current workforce shortage and alternatives to traditional hiring methods for business owners. Hear from industry experts, and learn more about the opportunities…
On July 16th, the Adirondack Railroad will inaugurate the first passenger train to originate from Tupper Lake on the former New York Central Railroad corridor. This historic event is happening exactly 131 years after the first passenger train arrived in the community on July 16, 1892, from Malone. The new, approximately two-hour round-trip service will…