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NYSCB Business Enterprise Program (BEP) | New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

52 Washington Street, Room 261 West, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Eligibility

Individuals who are blind

Required documents

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Application process

Call Central Region 518-474-5198 or Southern Region 212-383-1740

Fees

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Service area

Dutchess, NY Essex, NY Montgomery, NY Schoharie, NY Putnam, NY Schenectady, NY Rockland, NY Ulster, NY Washington, NY Nassau, NY Sullivan, NY Suffolk, NY Saratoga, NY Rensselaer, NY Orange, NY Westchester, NY Hamilton, NY Greene, NY Fulton, NY Franklin, NY Albany, NY Clinton, NY Columbia, NY Warren, NY
New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

Providing organization

New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)