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
52 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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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
Greene County, New York Sullivan County, New York Dutchess County, New York Orange County, New York Westchester County, New York Nassau County, New York Saratoga County, New York Columbia County, New York Schoharie County, New York Rockland County, New York Franklin County, New York Schenectady County, New York Washington County, New York Putnam County, New York Essex County, New York Ulster County, New York Albany County, New York Montgomery County, New York Suffolk County, New York Rensselaer County, New York Hamilton County, New York Fulton County, New York Clinton County, New York Warren 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.