Offers a course that will help prepare you to take the Personal Trainer Certification exam from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Learn basic exercise science, nutrition, fitness assessment, exercise programming, instructional and spotting techniques. Study anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, supplementation and nutrition and all aspects of weight and strength training as you prepare for employment as a personal trainer in a gym or fitness center or as a consultant for your own business. You’ll gain firsthand experience in Tech’s new fitness center where you’ll learn to apply your coursework to sound health and fitness programming on state-of-the-art exercise equipment. Certification exam administered by ISSA, CPR required for certification. Call for more detailed information.

Regional Office of the New York Attorney General serving Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. Helps citizens by protecting consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses. Bureaus represented in the office include: Consumer Frauds and Public Advocacy, Charities and Not-for-Profits, Criminal Prosecutions, Environmental Protection, Organized Crime Task Force, Public Integrity, State Counsel and Litigation, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Sex Offender Management Bureau.

Responsible for licensing and certification of locally operated nonprofit residential facilities for youth, foster care and adoption agencies, and day care providers.

Offers a wide range of licensing, records, and informational services to city residents. Licensing and permits include marriage licenses, disabled parking permits, dog licenses, and racing/wagering licenses. Other services include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates and genealogy searches as well as maintaining city records and archives.

Supports and promotes the development of quality, accessible, and affordable child care services in Oswego County. Assists parents searching for child care with registration and enrollment for home-based child care and school age programs. Offers training and technical assistance for parents and providers.

Assists individuals interested in operating a school-age or family child care program with New York State registration or enrollment requirements. Offers child care provider training and technical assistance. Sponsors child care provider participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Provides list of registered and licensed child care providers for parents who are looking for child care. Assists individuals who want to become registered, licensed, or legally exempt providers in child care. Provides child care training for child care providers.

Provides continuing education and opportunities to network for businesses looking to improve the quality of their products and delivery of services. Covers a broad range of industries including education, government, manufacturing, health care, engineering and financial services.

Administers a food inspection program of food service establishments and caterers to protect the public's health, and provides health education and information on safe food handling practices. Also provides information and issues permits for operating temporary food stands. To view food facility inspection reports, see: https://www.healthspace.com/Clients/NewYork/Erie/Erie_Live_Web.nsf

Conducts property transfer surveys which includes bacteriological water analysis and testing of on-site waste water treatment systems. Regulates all public water supplies as defined by Part 5 of the NYS Sanitary Code. Oversees cooling tower registry and reviews water testing results. Investigates special issues including rabies, radon, nuisance complaints, smoking in public, emergencies related to Public Health, West Nile Virus/Eastern Equine Encephalitis, mosquito vector surveillance, and control measures as warranted. Responsible for food service establishment permitting, education, and inspection. Oversees permitting and enforces the NYS Sanitary Code for Bathing Beaches, Children Camps, Swimming Pools, Temporary Residences, Tanning Salons, and Tattoo and Piercing Parlors. Investigates and oversees the abatement of lead-based paint hazards in dwellings where children under 6 years of age resides.

Currently offering donated bread and baked goods for people in need; see Intake below. New donations received on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Provides emergency services on a walk-in or referral basis. Emergency clothes closet on site; referrals for counseling and all else as pertinent. See separate listing for emergency food pantry. Assists families to become as independent and self-sufficient as possible through the Family Development Program. Offers Weatherization Program, Head Start (see separate listing), and Child Care Resource & Referral. Provides Thanksgiving meal boxes to Genesee County residents in need on first come, first served basis. Contact David Dodge at 585-343-7798 ext. 114 [email protected] to sign up. No one will receive a box without signing up in advance.

Responsible for supervising charitable organizations to protect donors and beneficiaries of those charities from unscrupulous practices in the solicitation and management of charitable assets. Also supervises the activity of foundations and other charities to ensure that their funds and other property devoted to charitable purposes are properly used, and protects the public interest in charitable gifts and bequests contained in wills and trust agreements. The Bureau also maintains a registry of charities and fundraising professionals. Charitable organizations operating in New York State are required by law to register and file annual financial reports with the Attorney General's Office. This includes any organization that conducts charitable activities, holds property that is used for charitable purposes, or solicits financial or other contributions.

Provides list of registered and licensed child care providers. Assists individuals who want to become registered or licensed in child care.

Offers programs that will help you launch your professional aviation career at Western Suffolk BOCES whose school of Aviation Maintenance Technology is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. BOCES has helped prepare students to become FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant technicians. This 1,910-hour AMT program is located at Wilson Tech’s Republic Airport campus in Farmingdale, NY. BOCES offers small classes, state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled and experienced instructors. Those who satisfactorily complete this AMT school are eligible to take the FAA exams that lead to FAA licenses in Airframe and Powerplant. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and an FAA approved Federal Aviation Regulation School (FAR147). Call for more detailed information.

Professional training program offered for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors CASACs and Credentialed Prevention Professionals CPPs.

Offers courses in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, Waxing and Esthetician. Additional course offerings include: Cosmetology Class Make-up Hours; Preparation for the New York State Licensing Cosmetology Exam; Barbering for the Licensed Cosmetologist; Eyelash Extensions; Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care and Make-Up Academy. BOCES also offers Salon Services, Inner Beauty Salon & Spa: all hair, skin, facial, waxing, manicure and Barber shop at reasonable prices (Oct-Jun). Call for appointments

Provides certification to mediums who demonstrate an ability to communicate with spirits at a level that is beyond chance, inference or prediction and whose practice is based on standard procedures and ethics. Also provides a list of certified mediums to individuals seeking such services.

Assists plumbers and electricians who are applying for professional licenses, as well as consumers wanting to check the status of a plumber or electrician they wish to hire.

Offers courses in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, Waxing and Esthetician. Additional course offerings include: Cosmetology Class Make-up Hours; Preparation for the New York State Licensing Cosmetology Exam; Barbering for the Licensed Cosmetologist; Eyelash Extensions; Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care and Make-Up Academy. BOCES also offers Salon Services, Inner Beauty Salon & Spa: all hair, skin, facial, waxing, manicure and Barber shop at reasonable prices (Oct-Jun). Call for appointments

Responsible for licensing and certification of locally operated nonprofit residential facilities for youth, foster care and adoption agencies, and day care providers.

Offers a variety of classes for Adults (21 and over). The District offers ENL (English as a New Language) Classes in Conversational English, Listening/Speaking and Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing. These classes are offered at different levels to suit needs within the community. The District also offers a General Educational Development preparation program to Adults (21 and over). The purpose of the High School Equivalency preparation program is to provide an opportunity for "out of school" adults to develop the skills and understanding necessary to perform satisfactorily on the General Educational Development (TASC) Test. At the Central Islip Adult Education Program, a number of classes are offered to contribute to your medical education or to help you start your medical career. Central Islip Adult Education in cooperation with the Lighthouse Resource Center, Inc. is pleased to present the following National Certification Medical Career(s): EKG Technician- CET (Electrocardiography); Phlebotomy Technician - CPT; Medical Insurance: Billing & Coding; C.P.R. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training; Medical Assistant (CMA); Medical Administrative Assistant. Additional sample course offering are offered to adults: Cooking; Cake Decorating; Curso Basico de Computacion; Job Preparation and Training/Preparacion y Entranamiento para Buscar y Conseguir Empleo; Swimming Children/Adults; Electricity; Become a Plumber and & Medical Training Classes. Also offered is a Summer Institute - Summer Classes - Intensive English. Call for additional information regarding all programs offered.

Helps parents find day care providers by name, type of facility, county or zip code online or by phone. Also helps parents who have complaints about a child care facility.