Serves part-time students and working adults interested in pursuing degrees by taking courses during evening, online or at the Syracuse campus. Offers a variety of courses and subjects, both credit bearing and non-credit bearing. Also offers Summer and Winter session courses, which provide opportunities to take accelerated courses outside of the standard fall and spring semesters.

Offers various educational formats to update and train hospice and palliative care professional, such as e-newsletter, databases, and training programs.

Offers mentors or peer allies that know someone who has been through recovery or that is recovery who can offer guidance to those looking for more community support.

An evidenced based harm reduction approach that helps students decrease high risk drinking, the negative outcomes associated with heavy drinking and increase healthier choices. Brief intervention conducted over the course of two sessions.

Provides a facilitated group experience by a trained facilitator to build community, have challenging conversations, and/or repair harm in a safe and collaborative space.

Housing rehabilitation grants: income at or below 80% of county median income based on family size, own the home and need home repairs. does planning, strategic plans and loan portfolio management for municipalities Business assistance: submitted by municipality where business is or is to be located. administers and writes grants for municipal customers, not-for-profit organizations and private customers does planning, strategic plans and loan portfolio management for municipalities Grants focus on housing rehabilitation, homeownership, assistance to businesses, public facilities, parks, records management, police, fire and infrastructure improvements.

Accepts applications for employment and/or civil service examinations for Onondaga County. Administers employee benefit plans, labor relations, and civil service regulations for county employees. Responsible for civil service administration for towns, villages, and districts in Onondaga County.

Provides a voluntary program for participants in public housing and HCV by offering economic growth opportunities through education and employment, financial planning assistance and home ownership.

* Offers Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Phlebotomy, Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Manufacturing Careers, Professional Development, On-line Learning, and Community Education.

Promotes Cortland County to visitors, motor coach groups and conference and meeting planners.

A 9-month leadership development program that takes place annually to prepare a select group of county residents to become the community stewards of the future. This group explores Oswego County and its resources, key current and future issues.

* Offers Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Phlebotomy, Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Manufacturing Careers, Professional Development, On-line Learning, and Community Education.

This service provides consulting technical assistance and grants writing services for not-for-profit and government agencies.

Assists employers in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining qualified workers. Services include on-site recruiting, listing of job openings, human resource assistance, and safety and health consultations.

10 computer stations equipped with accessible software programs, hardware devices and internet access for clients can try out accessible technology, practice adaptive computer skills, prepare resumes and conduct job searches. Some software applications can: magnify text on computer scree) read text with voice output allow voice activation control of the computer and dictationEquipment includes: refreshable Braille displays adapted keyboards with Brailled keys or large keys in high contrast colors closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) portable video magnifiers management devices: recording, scanning and note-taking Braille embossers devices that use GPS or satellite guidance to give additional orientation information to blind travelers

Accepts applications for employment and/or civil service examinations for St. Lawrence County. Administers employee benefit plans, labor relations, and civil service regulations for county employees. Responsible for civil service administration for towns, villages, and districts in St. Lawrence County.

Provides technical assistance, training and skill building activities to mental health professionals and individuals in recovery on topics that include but are not limited to self help, peer support, naturals support and holistic wellness for individuals who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric diagnosis.

Works with businesses to: screen potential applicants facilitate interviews at WOC offices coach newly-hired employees to help them keep the job and train them in Microsoft Office applications workshops to educate employees on business and industry issues

Provides programs designed to bolster employee and organizational performance. Programs include Grant Information, Human Resources, Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office Software Training, Safety/OSHA, and Staff Development. Offers noncredit classes, development programs, and community training, including Career and Personal Enrichment Courses, Computer Training, Driving Programs, Leisure Learning, and Rural Police Training Academy. Also offers hundreds of affordable online courses and certificate programs that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. These include Education To Go, NY State Real Estate Online, American Management Association (AMA), and Penn Foster. As part of the Small Business Administration's nation-wide network, the SBDC at the Best Center provides entrepreneurs and current small business owners with a central point of contact for confidential advice, planning, and assistance. Provides Conference and Events Facilities, including accommodations, catering, services, and meeting Rooms.

Independent Living is a member of the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network, a group of eighteen independent living centers throughout New York State which collaborates with other disability organizations to ensure that legislation affecting people with disabilities is introduced, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Campaigning for funds to better serve the community, who cannot afford attorney fees, by retaining and hiring more lawyers.

Offers The Veteran's Business Program; a service of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) which is a program designed to enable men and women who have served in the Armed Forces to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by owning and operating their own business. In addition to the comprehensive services offered by the SBDC, the Veteran's Business Program also offers mentorship and networking services designed for veteran business owners. Please give us a call if you would like to make an appointment to meet with one of our advisors.

Offers a 15 credit certificate program which has as its purpose the successful management of human resources in support of organizational effectiveness. It is designed to provide specialized study of such personnel management activities as work analysis, staffing, training and development, employee appraisal, compensation, enhancement of work environment, and personnel law and labor relations. Sample course offerings include: Health Care Management; Process of Management; Organizational Behavior; Human Resources Management; Human Resources Law and Advanced Human Resources Management. Call for detailed information.