Provides the following services. Employment Readiness: Career counseling, career exploration, career advisement, resume preparation, interviewing assistance, online video interview assistance, and custom made workshops. Job Search Assistance: Access to computer labs, copy service, free mailing, current job listings, labor market information, job fairs, job clubs, and "Meet the Employers" on-site career fairs, where employers are on-site to recruit and interview job seekers. Career Advancement and Training Grants: Connected education, training programs, and support services that enable individuals to secure a job or advance in an in-demand industry or occupation. Training grants available for in-demand occupations such as Nursing, HVAC, Machining, CDL, Mechanics, Accounting, and over 50 additional occupations. Job Training: High school equivalency diploma classes, soft skills classes, and training on computer and internet use, keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Word. Targeted programming and additional assistance: - Reentry / Justice Impacted Employment Services - Young Adult 18-30 Employment Services - Individuals with Disabilities Employment Services - On-the-Job Training Program - Clothes Closet ##Veteran## ##REENTRY##

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.

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 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 High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation (TASC); educational upgrading in reading and/or math; employment readiness preparation; assistance in entering employment, college, vocational training programs; paid and unpaid work experiences; linkages with occupational training programs; support services, follow-up services, Internships and job shadowing opportunities; and community service.

Offers licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult/youth tennis year round, swimming lessons, water aerobics (year round), lap swim (year round), after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton (year round), adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball and dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available on site. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs available for both adults and youth with disabilities, including social programs, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Crafts available year round for adults, and swimming offered in summers for youth. Services also available for dropouts and first offenders. Offers drug abuse prevention programs. Works to unite community resources to aid disadvantaged youth. ##REENTRY##

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.

Offers High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation (TASC); educational upgrading in reading and/or math; employment readiness preparation; assistance in entering employment, college, vocational training programs; paid and unpaid work experiences; linkages with occupational training programs; support services, follow-up services, Internships and job shadowing opportunities; and community service.

Provides assistance with enrolling in TASC, paid work experience. Specific program opportunities vary but work experiences are usually 25 hours or less per week. Some programming includes a classroom component. Job placement assistance provided.

Provides individuals and families with social advocacy and support around navigating the complicated world of applying for jobs, social services programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Under grants from Suffolk County Department of Labor and United Way, will provide paid employment and job training opportunities to youth ages 16 - 20. In partnership with the Urban League, will provide paid employment and on the job training opportunities for adults who are eligible to work under Title V of the Older Americans Act

OneWorkSource Youth Program is to engage 16-24 year old participants, who qualify for the Youth Program, in a variety of educational enrichment activities that will enable them to make better educational and occupational decisions and help prepare them for the workforce.

A program which aims to encourage youth to engage in healthy behaviors early in life that reduce preventable chronic diseases, unwanted pregnancy and the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. The youth participate in workshops and various activities, community service projects which help to build leadership skills and to help build up their community.

Provides a school-based program aimed at assisting youth, ages 14-17, to complete the National Work Readiness Credential and participate in an eight week paid internship. Offers workshops geared toward wellness, work readiness and employment seeking strategies. Program held at South Country, Wyandanch, Brentwood, Central Islip School Districts high schools. After school, hours vary by district. Call for more information.

Provides a school-based program aimed at assisting youth, ages 14-17, to complete the National Work Readiness Credential and participate in an eight week paid internship. Offers workshops geared toward wellness, work readiness and employment seeking strategies. Program held at South Country, Wyandanch, Brentwood, Central Islip School Districts high schools. After school, hours vary by district. Call for more information.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Be-A-Friend/Big Brother-Big Sister, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7132 ext. 7530. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

A year round service that works as a liaison between Amherst residents who need assistance with extra jobs in or around their home and Amherst youth ages 12-20 who are interested in working with these residents. Teens fill out an application indicating what kind of work they are willing to do. Residents call to make a request for assistance, detailing the kind of work they need done. A teen participant is then contacted about the job possibility and given the details of the job and the contact information for the resident. The teen contacts the resident to discuss the date/time of the job. Due to safety concerns, requests for work involving climbing ladders, roof work, carrying heavy/large objects up or down stairs, or anything that would require driving are not honored. Work opportunities available include: raking, shoveling, mowing, weeding, gardening, tutoring, errand running, pet care, child care, assisting elderly/disabled, computer tutoring, basement/garage cleaning, help with parties, and light housework.

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.