Programs that enable individuals with disabilities, people who abuse drugs or alcohol, or people who have emotional problems to obtain the training and employment experiences they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Services may include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work experience, training in marketable skills and placement in competitive employment or a sheltered work environment.

Programs that enable individuals with disabilities, people who abuse drugs or alcohol, or people who have emotional problems to obtain the training and employment experiences they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Services may include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work experience, training in marketable skills and placement in competitive employment or a sheltered work environment.

Email Address: bschultz@people-inc.org
Services Provided: Supported Employment assists individuals with varying disabilities to find, maintain and be successful in long-term competitive
employment. School to Work Transition assists young adults while they are still in school to be better prepared to enter the world of work or to be linked with other adult service providers.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be VESID or OMRDD eligible.
Documentation Required: VESID or OMRDD eligibility paperwork.
Application Process: Call (716)694-6630.

Offers employment training and job placement services for people who are visually handicapped or blind. Provides vocational assessment, counseling and guidance, college, vocation and business school sponsorship, on-the-job training and placement, as well as low vision aids and other devices.

Customized employment documented disability, School-to-work, non college bounded seniors with barriers to employment, wage sussidy.

The AERC is a free walk-in service designed to help job seekers conduct an effective search. Support will be provided by a Resource Coach on skills vital for success when looking for work and accessing hidden job markets.


Services include:

• Information on local job opportunities
  
• Copying, telephone and faxing services
  
• Resume and cover letter assistance
  
• Interview Tips and Preparation
  
• Internet access
  

Employment Services and Supported Employment operated by The Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC), offers individuals an opportunity to work in an internship that will lead to permanent employment in a community business. Employment Training Program (ETP), participants attend job readiness classes that present topics such as conflict resolution and how to dress for employment. ETP services include increased job development and job coaching as well as assistance with other employability skills. Job coaches help with resume writing, job interviews, travel training and more. ETP focuses exclusively on finding people integrated jobs in the community.

• Assistance for people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in finding, getting, and keeping a job.

• Services may include identifying of skills and interests, career coaching, job placement, on-the-job training, vocational case management, and supported employment.

Training and employment services. Offers various 8-week training programs with job placement assistance.
Serves : Western New York.
Email address: florence@goodwillwny.org
Services : Job Training, Employment services, educational opportunities, job placement and post employment support.
Geographic Area Serves : WNY

ICD specializes in serving people with barriers to employment, including veterans, people with disabilities, including those with Asperger Syndrome, youth in transition from school to work, entry-level employees, and career changers.