Employment Program - International Institute of Buffalo

864 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209-2093

Eligibility

Refugees who have been in the country for up to 5 years; other refugees and immigrants may be able to participate in some training programs. Service Area: WNY.

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(716) 241-1173

Voice - Refugee Services

(716) 883-1900

Voice - Translation Services

(716) 883-9529

Fax - Fax

(716) 249-1234

Voice - Interpretation Services

(716) 883-1900

Voice - Main Phone

www.iibuffalo.org

Application process

Clients must attend weekly job club and professional pathways meetings as scheduled. Those not able to attend meetings due to work or other conflicts need to call and make an appointment.

Fees

Free.

Service area

Cattaraugus County, NY
Wyoming County, NY
Chautauqua County, NY
Niagara County, NY
Genesee County, NY
Erie County, NY
Orleans County, NY

Description

Provides pre-employment, employment placement, and post-placement services. Services include World of Work orientation, weekly job club, contextualized English Classes with industry-specific training, one-on-one remote ESL classes, resume preparation, interview skills training, job placement, follow-up, and advocacy. Also links clients to jobs and provides post-employment advocacy with ongoing services once a client is placed.

Data provided by

211 Western New York

What's Here

Immigrant / Refugee Employment Programs

Providing organization

International Institute of Buffalo