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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF HERKIMER MADISON AND ONEIDA COUNTIES INC
UTICA, NY · EIN 161140488 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J20Z · Employment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · working-solutions.org
revenue
$6.5M
expenses
$6.3M
net assets
$1.7M
employees
323
volunteers
51
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ALSO, TO PROVIDE POLICY GUIDANCE, DIRECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE WIOA RELATED PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Workforce development organization serving Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties in New York. Provides job training, placement, and supportive services for job seekers and youth, while connecting employers with qualified candidates. Operates as part of the Public Workforce System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Pathways
Training programs in High School Equivalency, Customer Service, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, and the Trades
Disability Services
Program focused on increasing enrollment and support for youth and adults with disabilities, including Social Security beneficiaries and individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Out of School Youth Paid Work Experience Grant
Provides paid work experience up to 200 hours in weatherization, facilities, or office work, along with resume development and financial literacy training
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Summer employment opportunities available across all service counties
Youth Employment Program (YEP)
Employment program for youth aged 14-20, paying $15 per hour at work sites across Oneida County
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 5 activities
    • Deliver workforce training and job placement services
      Provided training, job placement, and supportive services to over 500 individuals in the past 12 months, including WIOA Basic and Individualized Career Services to Adult and Dislocated Worker customers across Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties through coordinated Career Centers and the One Stop Operating System.
    • Host job fairs and career workshops
      Hosts workshops to educate individuals about career opportunities with New York State and organizes job fairs, including a virtual job fair scheduled for August 18, 2026, and past events such as a hiring event for Upstate Caring Partners.
    • Lead regional workforce and economic development initiatives
      Serves as a leader and regional partner in workforce development by creating strategies to address immediate and long-term workforce and economic development needs, and participating in the Public Workforce System to support economic expansion and workforce talent development in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties.
    • Provide policy oversight and strategic direction for WIOA programs
      Provides policy guidance, direction, and oversight for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) related programs, ensuring alignment with federal and regional goals.
    • Support job seekers with online resources and personal advising
      Provides online resources and personal assistance from advisers to support job seekers in conducting effective job searches, offered through multiple channels including virtual platforms and in-person support.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Align training programs with employer needs
      Developed the Mohawk Valley Advanced Manufacturing Project to align regional education and training resources with current and future employer demands in key industries.
  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
    • Develop regional workforce development strategies
      Develops regional strategic plans for workforce development in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, including engaging external consultants to facilitate planning, and establishing mission, vision, objectives, and action plans to address top workforce priorities.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Evaluate workforce service provider performance
      Uses a locally developed comprehensive plan to evaluate the progress of service providers and One-Stop operators in implementing workforce development goals and achieving program outcomes.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Operate youth employment and work experience programs
      Runs a youth employment program that pays eligible youth aged 14 to 20 $15 per hour for work in Oneida County, and provides out-of-school youth with up to 200 hours of paid work experience in fields such as weatherization, facilities, and office work, along with training in resume development, work readiness, financial literacy, and career exploration.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Promote business engagement in workforce development
      Advances business community involvement in employment and training, workforce development and investment, and economic development activities across the region.
  • Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
    • Set funding priorities for regional workforce services
      Establishes funding priorities for workforce development services in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, guiding the allocation of resources across the regional workforce system.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.54M
Contributions & grants$6.06M93%
Program service revenue$483K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.35M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.90M
Cash$1.01M
Investments$50K
Liabilities$2.22M
Net assets$1.68M
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALICE SAVINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $227K
ADAM WIEHL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $120K
board members · 23
  • ALLENE MONAGHAN — DIRECTOR
  • AMY TURNER — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • BOB GEORGE — DIRECTOR
  • BRENDA WOLAK — DIRECTOR
  • BRYAN EHLINGER — DIRECTOR
  • CARRIE BARRY — DIRECTOR
  • CARY ELDRIDGE — DIRECTOR
  • CHERYL ZUMBO — DIRECTOR
  • CRYSTAL GUZZARDO — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID GOODNESS — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH BOWERS — DIRECTOR
  • EMILY ARTHUR — CHAIR
  • FRANCA ARMSTRONG — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES DELUDE — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN GEORGE — DIRECTOR
  • KARI PULEO — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY WALTERS — DIRECTOR
  • LISA BETRUS — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA BURNS — DIRECTOR
  • NATE DISCAVAGE — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY RAUX — DIRECTOR
  • RENEE EMERY — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT BRENCHLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • American Job Centers Network — Operates four Career Centers as local American Job Center partners providing free services to job seekers and employers.
  • Central New York Labor Council Partner — Engages through board representation to align labor movement priorities with regional workforce development.
  • Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties Workforce Development Board, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on development and implementation of a Regional Plan for WIOA Title I and Wagner-Peyser programs.
  • Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Partner — Works through board representation to connect workforce initiatives with local business and economic development priorities.
  • Madison-Oneida BOCES Partner — Collaborates through board representation to integrate adult education services into workforce programs.
  • Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency Partner — Partners through board representation to integrate economic and social services into workforce development efforts.
  • Mohawk Valley Community College – Rome Campus Partner — Partners through board representation to connect workforce development with adult education and training.
  • Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD) Government — Collaborates through board representation to support regional economic and workforce development goals.
  • Mohawk Valley Health Systems Partner — Engages through board representation to align healthcare workforce needs with regional talent development.
  • NYS DEPT OF LABOR Government — Co-locates services at the NYS Department of Labor Career Center in Utica, NY.
  • NYS Dept. of Labor Government — Collaborates through board representation to align workforce services with state labor priorities.
  • New York State Government — Collaborates with New York State to provide information about public-sector career opportunities through workshops.
  • New York State Division of Human Rights Government — Agency to which employees may file employment discrimination complaints.
  • Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Partner — Collaborates on school-to-career programs and career pathway development.
  • Public Workforce System Government — Member of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices supporting economic expansion and workforce development.
  • Public Workforce System Network — Member of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices supporting economic expansion and workforce development.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — Connector organization between the U.S. Department of Labor and local American Job Centers.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — Link between the local workforce system and the U.S. Department of Labor through the Public Workforce System.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — Serves as a connector between the U.S. Department of Labor and local American Job Centers.
  • United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Government — Federal agency to which employees may file discrimination complaints.
  • United Steelworkers Partner — Collaborates through union representation on the board to support worker interests and workforce training in industrial sectors.
  • Upstate Caring Partners Partner — Co-hosted a hiring event with Upstate Caring Partners.
  • Utica Schools Partner — Engages through board representation to align K-12 human resources and career readiness with regional workforce needs.
  • Working Solutions Network — Operating name (DBA) of the Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Blended Job Search Support Model
    methodology: blended_service_model
    By combining digital job search tools with personalized adviser support, the organization enhances job search effectiveness, because the integration of technology and human guidance addresses diverse learner needs and improves engagement and navigation of employment systems.
  • Employer-Driven Workforce Alignment
    methodology: business-engagement_model
    By engaging employers as core partners in shaping training programs and leveraging labor market data, the organization aligns workforce development with regional industry needs, because employer input ensures training relevance and improves employment outcomes for job seekers.
  • Regional Public Workforce System Integration
    methodology: public_workforce_system_integration
    By operating as part of a coordinated public workforce system across federal, state, and local levels, the organization aligns resources and services to support economic expansion, because systemic integration reduces fragmentation and enables seamless access to training and employment services across jurisdictions.