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Launch of workforceadk.com

The Central Adirondack Association and LivingADK in collaboration with web designer Andy Frey of Inlet, would like to announce the official launch of WorkforceADK.com.  WorkforceADK is the first comprehensive hiring site made specifically for Western Central Adirondack employers and job seekers.  The idea is to help ALL of the businesses along Route 28 by creating a single hiring site to direct candidates.  Why is this helpful? 

Put yourself in the shoes of a job seeker as hiring is done right now.  If you want to work in the Adirondacks, but don't have a specific store in mind, how would you go about looking for a job?  Knocking on all the doors of local businesses?  Googling all of the businesses in the area individually to get contact information?  Looking at their individual websites to fill out a specific job application for each?   Would you call every store, not knowing if they are hiring, and for what position, to ask if they are hiring? 

"The answer is that the current Western ADK hiring system is disjointed." 

Picture another scenario, a job seeker sees an individual companies ad somewhere.  They follow the link or call the number to apply for a job.  What if the position isn’t a good fit for what they are looking for?  What if the hours aren’t to their liking?  What if that specific employer decides that person isn’t the right candidate the employer is looking for?  The answer is that candidate hangs up the phone or archives the email and they go apply for a job anywhere else in the world.  There is no retention to the area, that candidate is lost to another community

With WorkforceADK a job seeker logs on, creates a profile with their resume, cover letter and experience (which can be imported from LinkedIn making it even simpler).  Then, after searching through a list of all the employers in the area, and the positions they are looking to hire for, the job seeker can make instant contact via email, phone or chat with an employer.  The employer has the applicants information to quickly make contact with the candidate.  All of the employers in the area can link this to their website, social media and help wanted ads to funnel candidates to their specific hiring page on the site.  Once on the site, candidates can apply for that job along with hundreds of other postings done by other Western Central Adirondack local businesses in a snap.  That job seekers can be retained for our area. 

 "The site is easy to navigate, completely free to signup and specifically focused to serve our area."

On the employer side, the site is easy to navigate, completely free to use and specifically focused to serve our area.  Business owners can go to workforceadk.com and click to signup.  Make a business profile, one that is as simple or complex as you would like with your company logo, photos, a company description....anything you want a job seeker to know about who you are and what you do.  Then, post available positions that are open so that job seekers know the hours, days, expectations, and job description of what a good candidate looks like.  When a candidate applies you will be sent their information both to your profile on the site and to your email.  It is that simple.  Add job openings as they come, or as they are filled.  WorkforceADK will be sending out ambassadors, local people that are trained to navigate the site, in an effort to help business owners if they need assistance in creating an account or posting a job, even showing you how to link to your social media and existing website. This site will help us access job seekers outside of our direct area, and help us access younger job seekers that only apply for positions online.  This is hiring in the 21st century.  

The Old Forge Farmers Market will begin on June 17, 2022 from 1-5 pm and continue every Friday until October 7, 2022. Our NEW LOCATION is 201 North Street, Old Forge, NY in the George Hiltebrant Recreation Center parking lot. *ADD IN ABOUT FOOD TRUCK, FACEBOOK PAGE ETC*****
 
ADIRONDACK FOOD ACCESS STUDY
This survey is part of a study being conducted by the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD), Cornell Cooperative Extension - Herkimer County, and LivingADK. Our goal is to understand the food sources in the Central Adirondack Regional Corridor (CARC) region and find effective local solutions to promote local and fresh food options for all. Essentially, where are our food gaps and how do we do a better job of connecting our local farmers with our local businesses.  For those residents within these communities (both year long and seasonal residents), there will be a special drawing for a $100 Visa gift card, you will be entered in upon completing the survey. In order to enter the drawing, you will be required to enter your e-mail address. If you would like to take the survey without providing an e-mail address call (315) 288-3687.
*******Consolidated Funding Application Projects are due At The End Of July 2022.  LivingADK is looking for organizations with projects in need of funding to help put together CFA grants!

TAKE NOTE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

  • The Old Forge Farmers Market - Every Friday  from June 17th - October 7, 2022 from 1-5 pm. *New Location* Site is now located in the parking lot of 201 North Street, Old Forge, NY (George Hiltebrant Recreation Center
  • The Longest Day Alzheimer's Event - Hike Fern Park - Saturday, June 18th @ 11 am. Fern Park, Inlet, NY. Register at the pavilion.  Join the walk or make a donation.  Visit alz.org/thelongestday & search LivingADK & Linda's Purple Peeps.
  • Upstate University Hospital's Mammography Van will visit the Town of Webb Offices, 183 Park Ave. Please call, 315-464-2582, to make an appointment for one of the following dates:
Tuesday, July 19th 11 am to 4 pmThursday, September 22nd, 9am to 3 pmTuesday, November 1st, 11 am to 4 pmWednesday, November 2nd, 9am to 3 pm

 

 
 

GRANT APPLICATION CENTER

What's New.....
Old Forge Farmers Market submitted a $750.00 grant towards Farmers Market advertising. 
 
Survey Corner Reminder: Be Heard! Help the various ongoing efforts in our area by sharing!  
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Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) in partnership with Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization have expanded their telehealth partnership to create the North Country Digital Inclusion Coalition.
The Coalition is formed by representatives in the North Country region from diverse disciplines including healthcare professionals, telehealth experts, community leaders, telecommunications professionals, broadband advocates, local universities, library systems, and other digital equity stakeholders.
The Coalition works to identify challenges and barriers faced by providers and individuals in rural communities, successful methods in providing and participating in telehealth services, and to determine areas in need of improvement to ensure telehealth services are sustainable, accessible, and affordable throughout the North Country region.
Below is the survey for community members.  Please take a moment to participate in this survey.  Your voice should be counted.