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A free virtual job fair will be held on Wednesday, September 28th from 11am to 1pm. It includes Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, Ossego, Fulton and, according to media reports, Montgomery, Schoharie, Onondaga and Cortland counties.

This online event is sponsored by the Workforce Development Board of the Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant Project in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties. An approximately $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, funded by the Apprenticeship Building America grant, will develop vocational training programs that will help connect local job seekers with in-demand industries and reach individuals with disabilities into key Releasing said it would be a good participant. .

“RADAR helps connect people with disabilities with pre-vocational training and registered vocational opportunities,” said project director Sommer Edwards. “In New York, there is a 36.0% gap between the employment rate of disabled and non-disabled adults. If people with disabilities cannot get high-paying jobs, they will lose, taxpayers will lose, and employers who need workers will lose.”

Job fairs will utilize the Premier Virtual platform. Platform training is available prior to the event. There are also training materials available within the system.

Here is the link to register: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xm62lWThe company must select “Organization”. Job seekers should select “Attendees”.

RADAR staff attend job fairs and talk to individuals interested in joining the program. For more information on the apprenticeship program, please visit his website at: https://tinyurl.com/4n2h7uw2

BJ’s club accepts SNAP EBT

BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced that SNAP EBT payments are accepted at all clubs across the chain when members use their card at checkout. BJs.com Or BJ’s mobile app.

EVP and Chief Digital Officer Monica Schwartz said: “We are pleased to announce that SNAP EBT payments are now accepted online across the chain, allowing us to offer even more flexibility and convenience to all our members.”

If you use your SNAP EBT card to shop online BJs.com Or BJ’s mobile app allows members to choose from multiple shipping methods including free pickup, delivery and same day delivery. Members can split payments at checkout and use both EBT cards and debit or credit cards.

For more information on how to use SNAP EBT payment solutions when shopping, BJs.com Or access via BJ’s mobile app https://www.bjs.com/help/ebt/.

Price Chopper campaign supports the Red Cross

Throughout September, Price Chopper/Market 32 ​​is working with the American Red Cross to raise funds to support the Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts. According to a media release from the supermarket chain.

During the month, customers have the opportunity to round up their change for disaster relief. All money raised will be donated to the Red Cross and Price Chopper/Market 32 ​​will match up to $5,000.

“Price Chopper/Market 32 ​​is pleased to continue this collaboration to help the American Red Cross assist those affected by disasters large and small,” said Public Relations and Consumer Services. Vice President Mona Golub said. “We are proud to work with our customers and teammates to help our neighbors and friends in need.”

“Every eight minutes someone needs the Red Cross. From small house fires to large-scale natural disasters, we go wherever we are needed,” said the American Red Cross East New York Area Community. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Coffey said.

“Our work is made possible thanks to our generous donors. We thank the customers of Price Chopper/Market 32 ​​for their generosity and the Golub family for their continued support of our mission. We are so grateful for this support, 24/7, to bring hope and healing when we need it most.”

From hurricanes to fires to floods, the American Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters each year, and 95% of its disaster relief workers are volunteers, the release said.