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🔧 Workforce Buffalo CNC Machining Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!Are you looking to restart your ca...
06/22/2026

🔧 Workforce Buffalo CNC Machining Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Are you looking to restart your career or step into a high‑demand skilled trade? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Erie 1 BOCES, is offering a CNC Machining Career Pathway Program designed to prepare you for in‑demand roles in advanced manufacturing. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📆Dates:
Morning Class:
• August 10, 2026 – October 22, 2026
• Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Evening Class:
• August 25, 2026 – December 17, 2026
• Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
• 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Location:
Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development – South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be 18 or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Recently laid off or terminated
• Still seeking employment after unemployment benefits have ended
• Finding that gig work no longer provides reliable income
• Experiencing a household loss of income

🔥 Gain hands‑on training, industry‑recognized skills, and a pathway into a stable, well‑paying manufacturing career.

📲 To apply, visit:
https://wfd.e1b.org/stude.../registration-application-trades

🌟 Join Us for the Erie 1 BOCES Information & Registration Day! 🌟If you’re navigating job loss, unstable income, or looki...
06/17/2026

🌟 Join Us for the Erie 1 BOCES Information & Registration Day! 🌟

If you’re navigating job loss, unstable income, or looking for a new direction, Workforce Buffalo is here to help you take the next step toward a stronger career future.

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

This event is designed for individuals who may be:
• Recently laid off or terminated
• Still seeking employment after unemployment benefits have ended
• Experiencing unreliable income from gig work
• Facing a loss of household income

At this session, you’ll learn about no‑cost training opportunities that can lead to stable, in‑demand careers, including:
✅ Plumbing Career Pathway Program (with certification)
✅ CNC Machining Career Pathway Program (with certification)

📝 Ready to get started?
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://wfd.e1b.org/stude.../registration-application-trades

Have questions about the event?
📧 [email protected]

A new career path could be closer than you think — we hope to see you there!

📢 Notice: Juneteenth Office ClosureAll Workforce Buffalo locations — including the Workforce Development Consortium, Wor...
06/17/2026

📢 Notice: Juneteenth Office Closure

All Workforce Buffalo locations — including the Workforce Development Consortium, Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center, and Workforce Buffalo SUNY Erie Career Center locations — will be closed on Friday, June 19th, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

We will reopen and resume regular operations on Monday, June 22nd, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding as we honor this important day of reflection and celebration.

🌟 Join Us for the Erie 1 BOCES Information & Registration Day! 🌟If you’re navigating job loss, unstable income, or looki...
06/16/2026

🌟 Join Us for the Erie 1 BOCES Information & Registration Day! 🌟

If you’re navigating job loss, unstable income, or looking for a new direction, Workforce Buffalo is here to help you take the next step toward a stronger career future.

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

This event is designed for individuals who may be:
• Recently laid off or terminated
• Still seeking employment after unemployment benefits have ended
• Experiencing unreliable income from gig work
• Facing a loss of household income

At this session, you’ll learn about no‑cost training opportunities that can lead to stable, in‑demand careers, including:
✅ Plumbing Career Pathway Program (with certification)
✅ CNC Machining Career Pathway Program (with certification)

📝 Ready to get started?
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://wfd.e1b.org/student-services/registration-application-trades

Have questions about the event?
📧 [email protected]

A new career path could be closer than you think — we hope to see you there!

🌟 Join Us at the Buffalo East Side Community Job Fair! 🌟Workforce Buffalo invites community members to connect with 40+ ...
06/12/2026

🌟 Join Us at the Buffalo East Side Community Job Fair! 🌟

Workforce Buffalo invites community members to connect with 40+ local employers and explore exciting job opportunities!

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Whether you’re looking for a new job, considering a career change, or just want to learn about what’s available, this is a great opportunity to meet employers face-to-face.

✅ Workforce Buffalo will be on-site sharing information about our workforce assistance programs, training opportunities, and career resources to help you succeed.

📝 Pre-registration is encouraged but not required!

Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Bring your resume, dress for success, and take the next step in your career journey—we hope to see you there!

🔧 Workforce Buffalo Plumbing Career Pathway Program - Accepting Applications!Are you looking to restart your career or s...
06/10/2026

🔧 Workforce Buffalo Plumbing Career Pathway Program - Accepting Applications!

Are you looking to restart your career or step into a high‑demand skilled trade? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Erie 1 BOCES, is offering a Plumbing Career Pathway Program designed to prepare you for stable, well‑paying opportunities in the skilled trades. This program is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📆 Program Dates

Day Classes (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM):
• July 6, 2026 – September 10, 2026
Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
• September 14, 2026 – November 23, 2026
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

Evening Class (5:00 PM – 9:30 PM):
• August 17, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

📍 Location:
Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development – South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be 18 or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Recently laid off or terminated
• Still seeking employment after unemployment benefits have ended
• Finding that gig work no longer provides reliable income
• Experiencing a household loss of income

🔥 Gain hands‑on training, industry‑recognized skills, and a pathway into a reliable, in‑demand plumbing career.

📲 To apply, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://wfd.e1b.org/student-services/registration-application-trades

🚨 Workforce Buffalo Pharmacy Technician Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications! 💊Interested in starting a c...
06/08/2026

🚨 Workforce Buffalo Pharmacy Technician Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications! 💊

Interested in starting a career in the healthcare field? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Trocaire College, is offering a comprehensive Pharmacy Technician training program designed to prepare you for work in hospitals and community pharmacies. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📅 Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: September 4, 2026
• Program Start: September 29, 2026
• Program End: December 17, 2026

🕓 Class Schedule:
• Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Training Location:
• 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220

💉 Program Overview:
Students will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in a pharmacy setting. Pharmacy Technicians work under the direction of a pharmacist to measure, mix, count, label, and record medications, while also providing customer service.

📚 Program Structure:
• 10-week classroom (didactic) training
• 2-week clinical placement (hands-on learning)
• Earn a Certificate of Completion from Trocaire College

✅ What You’ll Receive (at no cost):
• Textbook
• Work Readiness Training
• Mentoring & Coaching

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Interested in a healthcare career
• Detail-oriented and enjoy helping others
• Looking for hands-on training and real-world experience
• Ready to gain in-demand skills in a growing field

💡 Funding is available for qualified applicants!

Build the skills you need to start a rewarding career as a Pharmacy Technician and make a difference in your community.

For more information and to enroll, scan the QR code or visit: Trocaire.edu/PT

📞 Contact:
Office of Workforce Development
✉ [email protected]
📱 716-827-4310

🚛 Workforce Buffalo CDL-B Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!Interested in launching a career in the tr...
06/05/2026

🚛 Workforce Buffalo CDL-B Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Interested in launching a career in the transportation industry? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with WNY CDL, is offering a hands-on training program designed to prepare you to earn your CDL-B license and operate heavy equipment vehicles such as dump trucks, cement trucks, tractor trailers, and school buses. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📅 Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Program Start: September 1, 2026
• Program End: November 6, 2026

📍 Training Location:
• 3200 N. America Dr., West Seneca, NY 14224

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a valid CDL-B permit
• Must have a DOT medical card
• Must have a current DMV abstract report

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Looking to start a career in commercial driving
• Interested in operating heavy-duty vehicles
• Ready to gain in-demand, hands-on skills
• Motivated to enter a stable, growing industry

🔥 Gain the training and credentials needed to pursue a career in commercial driving and keep our region moving forward.

📲 To apply, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9DWYczdYqxmBHeQwx-WpOQteWcn1Ax28QlOxesM52t26kNA/viewform?pli=1

📞 Questions? Contact WNY CDL:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 716-263-1199

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Workforce Buffalo Healthcare Customer Service Career Pathway Graduates! 🎉On May 28, 2026, ...
06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Workforce Buffalo Healthcare Customer Service Career Pathway Graduates! 🎉

On May 28, 2026, we proudly celebrated nine dedicated students who completed the Workforce Buffalo Healthcare Customer Service Career Pathway Program, funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

This year’s training was made possible through the partnership of Trocaire College and 716 Ministries.

• Trocaire College delivered the Healthcare Customer Service training.
• 716 Ministries provided the 20 hour Customer Service & Career Skills course, awarding each graduate an additional completion certificate.

Held at Trocaire College, the event honored graduates who earned certificates in Customer Service and Healthcare, marking a major milestone in their career journeys.

Before receiving their certificates, graduates participated in an on the spot interview event with local hiring organizations, including:

• Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
• Catholic Health
• UBMD
• Elderwood IPA

We are incredibly proud of these graduates for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to building meaningful careers in healthcare. Workforce Buffalo is honored to support their success and excited for the bright futures ahead.

👏 Congratulations, Class of 2026!

🏥 Workforce Buffalo Medical Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!Interested in l...
06/01/2026

🏥 Workforce Buffalo Medical Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Interested in launching a career in the healthcare field? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT), Kaleida Health, Catholic Health, and ECMC, is offering a career pathway program designed to prepare you for in-demand roles in medical administration. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📅 Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Program Start: September 8, 2026
• Program End: December 10, 2026

🕓 Class Schedule:
• Monday – Thursday
• 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: 368 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be between ages 18 – 24
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or HSE
• Must meet and pass pre-enrollment requirements

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Out of school and struggling to find work
• Receiving public assistance (such as SNAP)
• Pregnant or parenting
• Facing challenges such as housing instability, justice system involvement, or disability

🔥 Gain the skills, experience, and connections needed to start a rewarding career in healthcare administration with leading local employers.

📲 To apply, visit:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeZMNEe.../viewform

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