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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.

Provides young people with hands-on experience and the opportunity to explore future career choices. Participants will partake in career and financial classes and have the opportunity to meet professionals from a number of career fields.

Offers residential services and substance abuse disorder services with a job development and educational component to adult women. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).

Offers employment opportunities for youth providing tools to increase employment opportunities as well as help in job placement.

Provides assistance and staff support for individuals to obtain, maintain, and/or advance in employment. Services provided include job development, career exploration, resume building, interview skill building, job searches, and job coaching.

Provides programs and services that offer young people support and opportunities in employment and education. Opportunities for career counseling, resume development, interviewing skills training, summer employment, soft skills training, paid work experience, supportive services.

Provides access to job database individuals with visual impairments or other disabilities, offers counseling for displaced homemakers, disabled individuals, or others in transition or "beginning again" situations. Also services include basic skills training and remediation, GED preparation, youth competency, work experience, occupational/vocational training, on-the-job training and customized training for eligible employers. Computer classes are available from basic application, web design, A+ training, etc.

Provides summer youth employment opportunities, employment workshops, and job training workshops. Call for further information.

Provides youth and adults with employment and training oriented programs to prepare for employment and thrive in the workforce. Services include: Employment Readiness Training, Vocational Certifications, Job Placement Assistance, Professional Mentorship, and Financial Literacy Education.

Offers supported employment opportunities which include job development, job coaching, person centered vocational profiles, vocational assessments, vocational planning, counseling, employment, job training, job placement, and transitional support to school age students.

Offers summer employment opportunities for youth. They are able to work up to ten weeks throughout the summer, for 30 hours per week and earn minimum wage.

Provides basic life and job skills training to youth. Helps teens develop skills necessary for employment and enable youth to see themselves as respected, successful, and contributing members of the community.

Provides opportunities for individuals to experience personal growth, manage conflicts between family and employment demands, improve job skills, expand problem solving abilities, master budgeting and time management.

Serves the community youth by disseminating employment information to any appropriate agency or individual who may supply young people with employment opportunities. Offers preparation for employment program to help youth gather information and learn skills needed to begin making career choices.

Provides help to individuals who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions and have had difficulty obtaining or maintaining competitive employment. The program assists people in finding employment, of their choice, in the community. Staff provide on or off-site job coaching and support to ensure that once employed, a person can learn the job duties, feel comfortable in the work environment, and have supportive relationships with supervisors and co-workers. When the person and the employer feel the employment situation is stable, an employment specialist can provide ongoing support.

Provides skill building and credentialing in order to help participants (18-21 yrs) obtain diploma/certificates, get a job, and strengthen the local workforce.

Offers summer employment opportunities for youth. They are able to work up to ten weeks throughout the summer, for 30 hours per week and earn minimum wage.

Program enables expectant mothers and new mothers to continue their education. Offers an opportunity to complete a regular high school or GED program, education in child development, counseling, and job training. A nursery school is available while the mothers participate in this full day program.

Provides evaluations for individuals with a developmental disability for determination of competitive or supported employment to include job training.

Offers job training and support services through the work center with an assessment and building practical job skills, and under supervision the participants work and get paid for a variety of services. There is also training in janitorial, greenhouse/horticultural or customer service.

Delivers comprehensive youth employment, training, and placement services to in-school and out-of-school disadvantaged youth through a career program. Can help with obtaining driver license, interview clothing or work clothing.

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.

Employment Services model utilizes an employment developer to assist with job placement and a job-coach who provides support to the people in the form of job-site training, on-going assessment and follow-along for as long as necessary in order for the people to maintain employment.

Provides access to job database individuals with visual impairments or other disabilities, offers counseling for displaced homemakers, disabled individuals, or others in transition or "beginning again" situations. Also services include basic skills training and remediation, GED preparation, youth competency, work experience, occupational/vocational training, on-the-job training and customized training for eligible employers. Computer classes are available from basic application, web design, A+ training, etc.