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 PROGRAMS: Partner Agencies Workforce Investment Board Buffalo Employment & Training Center ECC Employment & Training Center Greater Buffalo Works |
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Job Search Assistance Services The following members of the Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development System provide job search assistance to people who are looking for work in our area.
New York State Department of Labor Community Service Centers in Erie County (Blasdell, Buffalo, Tonawanda and Williamsville Centers): Downtown CSC 284 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 851-2600 Williamsville CSC 4175 Transit Road Williamsville, New York 14221 (716) 634-9081
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Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development Consortium, Inc. (WDC) 726 Exchange Street, Suite 630 Buffalo, New York 14210 (716) 819-9845 The Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development Consortium, Inc. (WDC) provides training and employment services to local business and industry and to job seekers. Its services are designed to support maximum productivity for area businesses and the maximum level of employment for are a residents. Because the WDC is funded through the Job Training Partnership Act and other sources, it offers a wide variety of services to job seekers and to local businesses at no charge. Services include occupational training, job search assistance, employee recruitment, outplacement services, and subsidized on-the-job training. The Workforce Development Consortium's web site includes links to a wide variety of training programs and other web sites providing job listings and resume banks, including America's Talent Bank - a nationwide electronic resume system.
City of Buffalo Department of Strategic Planning 920 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 851-5035 The City of Buffalo Department of Strategic Planning coordinates all job training and placement services related to city-sponsored development projects and related activities.
Buffalo Employment and Training Center 77 Goodell Street Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 856-JOBS(5627) The Buffalo Employment and Training Center, located at the Workforce Development Consortium facilities at 77 Goodell Street, provides outreach, information services, vocational assessment, case management services, and referral to job training and other employment services.
Buffalo Urban League 15 East Genesee Street Buffalo, New York 14203 (716) 854-7625 234 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, New York 728 Fillmore Avenue Buffalo, New York 224 Northland Avenue Buffalo, New York 465 Washington Avenue Buffalo, New York The Buffalo Urban League is one of over 100 affiliates of the National Urban League. These affiliates are located in 35 states and the District of Columbia, serving most urban areas that have substantial African-American populations. Since its inception in 1926, the main thrust of the Buffalo Urban League has been to provide a practical approach for developing strategies and programs to enable African-Americans, members of other minority groups, and economically disadvantaged people to cultivate and exercise their full human potential on a par with other Americans. The Buffalo Urban League's purpose has been to give people opportunity - through skills training, counseling and support services - to become productive members of the commmunity.
Erie County Department of Social Services Comprehensive Employment Division 478 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 858-7481 The Comprehensive Employment Division (CED) of the Erie County Department of Social Services provides integrated employment and training services for employable Public Assistance recipients and Food Stamp recipients. Additionally, assistance is provided for recipients who voluntarily request help in finding employment. CED also offers pre-employment rehabilitation activities for those clients who have substantial barriers to employment. Support services are also made available to those who qualify.
ECC Employment and Training Center Abbott Commerce Center 3176 Abbott Road Orchard Park, NY 14127-1069 (716) 825-2525 The ECC Employment and Training Center provides outreach, information services, vocational assessment, case management services, and referral to job training and other employment services.
Everywoman Opportunity Center, Inc. Downtown Buffalo 237 Main Street, Suite 330, Buffalo, New York 14203 (716) 847-1120 Buffalo-West Side 583 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York 14201 (716) 886-2050 Dunkirk 10825 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, New York 14048 (716) 366-7020 Niagara Falls 800 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Niagara Falls, New York 14301 (716) 282-8472 Olean 265 North Union Street, Olean, New York 14760 (716) 373-4013 Tonawanda Green Acres Building, Room 108 205 Yorkshire Road, Tonawanda, New York 14150 (716) 837-2260 Everywoman Opportunity Center, Inc. is a regional employment service provider, serving four counties of Western New York from six sites in Buffalo, Buffalo-West Side, Tonawanda, Dunkirk, Olean and Niagara Falls. All of Everywoman's programs and services are designed to be holistic - addressing multiple barriers that a woman may face in seeking self-sufficiency. Everywoman's services include but are not limited to recruitment, assessment, career counseling, case management, employment preparation, life skills training, political empowerment and educational brokering. All these services are individualized to meet the specific needs of the participant.
New York State Education Department Vocational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) Donovan State Office Building, Room 817 125 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14203 (716) 847-3294 VESID services are provided to eligible individuals to prepare them for jobs. To be eligible for VESID's services, you must have a physical or mental impairment that significantly interferes with your ability to work. You must need vocational rehabilitation services to reach your employment goal. Your eligibility for services is determined by a review of your medical records, work history, skills, and interests. You and your VESID couselor will plan your program of vocational rehabilitation together. Depending on what you need, you may receive one or more services such as job training and/or placement. There are no costs for meeting with a VESID vocational rehabilitation couselor, or for any services that are needed to see if VESID can help you. Once it is determined that you are eligible for services, some services may be based on financial need, depending on your income and/or family resources. If you have a disabling condition and are interested in assistance with finding a job, you may apply directly by calling (716) 847-3294.
Supportive Services Corporation 245 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-6350 Employment and training related services for individuals 55 years and older who reside in Erie County.
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Workforce Development Consortium | Workforce Investment Board Greater Buffalo Works | Buffalo Employment & Training Center ECC Employment & Training Center NYS Department of Labor Services Office |
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