SUNY Erie Career Coaches work with registered constituents to create a pathway to success. Services are cost-free; however, individuals must be registered with the Career Center to access individualized assistance. Services include career coaching, linkages and job referrals to hiring employers, individual and comprehensive assessments, career coaching, resume preparation, job search planning, job interview preparation, networking job clubs, Individual Training Account (ITA) tuition grants for eligible customers, referrals to partner agencies, and Adult, Dislocated Worker and Trade Act programs. Daycare and other support services may be available for qualifying individuals while they are in WIOA-approved training.

Program assists job seekers to succeed in the job market by providing guidance to improve job readiness skills, resume writing, and job search strategies. Also provides career guidance and one-on-one consulting.

An Office of Mental Health (OMH) funded Recovery Center offering services for adults with mental health conditions. Services include employment support, benefits advisement, parenting classes and support, financial literacy development, educational services, volunteer opportunities, meals, and some social activities. Individualized, same day services are available. Certified Benefits Advisors on staff. Certified Employment Network offers Ticket to Work services for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries. ##REENTRY##

Offers day habilitation, community pre-vocational services, and vocational assessments for adults ages 18 and over with developmental disabilities.

Assists families in becoming as independent and self-sufficient as they possibly can. This can include assistance in employment, education, parenting and nutrition. Financial management and health and safety may also be addressed. Can also coordinate transportation, assist with clothing and counseling referrals.

After school program that focuses on academics, life skills, and career and college exploration. Teens participate in classroom and group lessons in a safe environment. Summer program is for 6 weeks and during the six week period, Monday-Thursday (or four days a week), the students work at the designated internship site and Fridays (or 1 day a week) the students work on life skills, career and college exploration.

Provides group day habilitation, pre-vocational training, and vocational assessment. Transportation available.

Offers easy access to the following employer services: job postings, candidate listings, information (referrals, permits, legal, etc.), economic development referrals, pre-hire testing (fee for service), recruitment, screening, job fairs, and business seminars. Also offers coordinated referrals and access to over 50 certified training programs throughout Chautauqua County and surrounding areas. Customers can obtain the following services: internet access to statewide and regional job listings, learning the best skills to acquire a job, assistance with job placement, and unemployment insurance information. Offers specialized services for youth under the age of 24. Youth summer employment opportunities may be available, depending upon funding. Free informational workshops: Career Exploration, Create/Update Your Resume, How to Conduct an Effective Job Search, Interviewing Techniques to Help You Get That Job, and much more. Resources include computer access, fax machine, telephone access (for calling employers), out of area job listings, photocopier, and professional staff assistance.

Offers a comprehensive range of services designed to cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. Key services include: - Community & Day Services: Community Habilitation, Site Based Day Habilitation, Day Habilitation Without Walls (WOW), Supplemental Day Habilitation (iLearn) - Employment Services: Community Pre-Vocational Services, SEMP (Supported Employment)

Works to enhance quality of life, financial stability, and economic independence for individuals and families. Offers one-stop assistance in a confidential environment to community members. Assistance available year round to help families improve financial management skills and succeed in the workforce. Services include: - Benefits Eligibility and Assistance - Financial Education Workshops - One-on-One Financial Mentoring - Banking Assistance - Education and Career Counseling - Resume and Job Development - Homeownership Assistance - College Entrance Assistance - Assistance completing the Federal Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) - Free Community Events - Free Tax Preparation Assistance for income eligible taxpayers (see separate listing for VITA at Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers)

A student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,300 students in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming with 75+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials, and several campus locations in Western New York State. SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship.

Offers program training in Culinary Arts, Licensed Practical Nursing, and Certified Nursing Assistant. In partnership with Friends of Night People, provides a takeout meal twice per week. Each meal includes a sandwich, beverage, fruit, and granola bar type dessert.

Offers convenient job search services to all job seekers. Current Job leads available daily. Interviewing for jobs, job referral, employment counseling, employment workshops, referral to training including TAA (Trade Adjustment Act). Every Career Center has dedicated staff to help assess the needs, skills, and interests of job seekers. Job seekers are guided through a step-by-step approach to the job search. Veterans Services: Offers Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses. This means that persons who served on Active Duty in the United States Armed Forces will: - Be served first by the next available staff member - Get first priority for jobs and training for which they are eligible and qualified ##Veteran##

Provides quality job training and employment services leading to gainful employment and livable wages for unemployed or underemployed farmworkers. Farmworkers enrolled in the program also benefit from the following services: - Emergency Assistance and Funds - Referral Assistance - Food Pantry and Nutrition Services - Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance - Emergency Transportation - English as a Second Language - Books and Supplies for Education - Clothing and Tools for Employment

Provides employment related services to Suffolk County Youth. Offers youth career counseling, resume preparation, computer labs, job listings, vocational training, video library, phones/fax for job search and career exploration via Career Zone and Choices, as well as access to the Community Resource Database of Long Island. Offers the In-School Youth Experience Program; a federally funded, school-based program for economically disadvantaged and/or at risk youth age 14-21. In close cooperation with several Suffolk County school districts, the program promotes good work habits and workplace skills aimed toward a future of success in the workforce. Also offers the Out-of-School Youth Work Experience Program; a federally funded program for economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 who are high school dropouts wanting to complete their high school education or graduates who are seeking to develop good work habits and employment skills in preparation for successful competition in the labor market and full-time employment. In addition, Summer Youth Employment Program. The Summer program is designed to provide first-time work experience opportunities to economically disadvantaged youth. Call or email the Youth Career Center.

Provides assistance with resume writing, the job application process, filing for unemployment benefits, applying for financial aid, faxing services, bilingual services, and computer class instruction.

Offers a Plumbing Technician Program. Sample course offerings include: Plumbing I, Plumbing II, Gas Burner, OSHA-30; Hydronics and Plumbing III. Courses vary each semester. Call for details and a brochure.

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 Information and Referral. Offers a wide range of programs which may include book discussions, senior citizen's advocacy, exercise classes, bus trips, lectures, driving courses.

This program assesses students with developmental disabilities and helps identify and enhance their abilities to successfully transition from school to work.

Offers a one-year area of study that is designed for students who wish to begin a career in computer-assisted drafting and design, update their existing professional skills or continue to earn an A.A.S degree in Construction Technology/Architectural Technology. Emphasis is placed on CAD drawing for architecture, construction, design illustration and presentation. The rapid expansion of computer graphics is creating a multitude of new and exciting career opportunities. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions with architectural offices, construction and engineering firms, communication and manufacturing companies and government agencies. The program can also serve as a foundation for further studies in related fields such as animation, game design, technical illustration, product design and multimedia communication. Call for more detailed information.

Offers counseling, career development, work readiness seminars, intensive computer and office skills training, self-employment training, and job placement assistance to displaced homemakers.