NYSCB BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (BEP) | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

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211 North East New York

Physical Address

80 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Application process

Call Central Region 518-474-5198 or Southern Region 212-383-1740

Fee

Call for details

Eligibility

Individuals who are blind

Languages

Spanish; Chinese; Russian; Arabic; Language Line

Service area

Orange County, New York
Schoharie County, New York
Columbia County, New York
Westchester County, New York
Saratoga County, New York
Nassau County, New York
Dutchess County, New York
Sullivan County, New York
Greene County, New York
Warren County, New York
Fulton County, New York
Hamilton County, New York
Ulster County, New York
Albany County, New York
Suffolk County, New York
Rensselaer County, New York
Montgomery County, New York
Clinton County, New York
Rockland County, New York
Essex County, New York
Putnam County, New York
Washington County, New York
Schenectady County, New York
Franklin County, New York

Agency info

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

Responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption, child protective services, operating the Statewide Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions of the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and coordinates response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.