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…
Indium Corporation is honored to kick off its award-winning summer internship program with 13 new college students in the company’s 2023 class. The goal of Indium Corporation’s internship program is to identify and develop talented college students that embody the company’s guiding principal of The Indium Way—Respect, Appreciation, and Achievement—and will feed the company’s future…
This summer something extraordinary is happening. Thirteen teenagers from the war-torn country of Ukraine will fly to New York City and travel to Woodgate, New York to a very special place — Camp Turk. Camp Turk spans more than 1,500 acres of land in the Adirondack Park and is surrounded by trees and private Round…
In partnership with the New York State Office of New Americans (ONA) and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, the Workforce Development Board’s NY Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (SCION) Grant is sponsoring a free webinar to help educate the public about how the ONA helps new Americans navigate a variety of…
First Source is proud to recognize Codi Gay and Liz Crane as, “Employees of the Quarter”. They were nominated by their co-workers for consistently living First Source’s culture and values, and going above and beyond in their daily interactions. Codi is an Accounting Analyst, and Liz is an Executive Assistant. Codi was nominated for her…
AmeriCU Credit Union’s new Virtual Financial Center offers a new level of digital service and support to connect where members are, with where they want to be. This innovative technology provides members with an efficient way to manage finances from anywhere. These enhanced digital engagement methods give members access to our credit union services in…