Workforce Buffalo

🔧 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 Class:
• 1/4/27 - 3/4/27, Monday - Thursday, 8am - 1pm, Application Deadline: 12/11/26

Evening Classes :
• 1/4/27 - 3/11/27, Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 9:30pm, Application Deadline: 12/11/26
• 4/19/27 - 6/17/27, Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 9:30pm, Application Deadline: 3/26/27

📍 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 Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program – Applications Due December 17, 2026!

Interested in building a career in office administration, customer service, and business operations? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education, is offering an Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program designed to prepare participants for success in professional administrative support roles. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Don't wait, spots are limited! We encourage the community to apply today before the upcoming deadline.

Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: December 18, 2026
• Program Start: January 25, 2027
• Program End: May 12, 2027

Class Schedule:
• Monday & Wednesday
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Training Location: New Hope Educational Center, 175 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210

Eligibility Requirements: Must meet program eligibility and enrollment requirements

Industry Partners:
• Osseo Pure
• Evolution Dental Academy

This program may be for you if you are:
• Interested in a career in administrative or office support services
• Looking to strengthen your professional, organizational, and communication skills
• Seeking training that prepares you for today's workplace
• Ready to take the next step toward career growth and advancement

Gain the skills and training needed to pursue opportunities as an Executive Administrative Assistant and build a strong foundation for a rewarding professional career.

To apply, visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nNCgtVioaUS_aFWqCu5g2garehGI6xRKozvuPdxs0BNUMkxFRzVRVkw0UzFQRkdSSE5XR0w5R0lHVi4u&route=shorturl

Questions? Contact Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division for additional program information.

📣 Come Visit Workforce Buffalo at the 8th Annual Labor Expo!

Looking for career opportunities, training programs, or workforce resources? Stop by and visit Workforce Buffalo at the 2026 Labor Expo!

🗓 Thursday, September 24, 2026
📍 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Our team will be available to share information about:

🔹 Current Career Pathway Programs
🔹 Training Funding Services
🔹 Career Center Services
🔹 Employment and Career Resources
🔹 Other Workforce Buffalo Programs and Opportunities

Whether you're seeking a new career, training opportunities, or support with your job search, we're here to help. We look forward to connecting with you!

📢 Join Us for the Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program Information Session Tomorrow, September 22nd!

Workforce Buffalo and the Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division invite community members interested in pursuing a career as an Executive Administrative Assistant to attend an upcoming Information Session.

This session will provide valuable information about the Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program, including training opportunities, program expectations, and potential career outcomes.

📅 September 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 New Hope Educational Center
175 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14210

✔️ In-person event
✔️ No registration required

For additional information, please contact [email protected].

We encourage individuals seeking to enhance their professional skills and advance their careers to attend and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

📣 Workforce Buffalo Maintenance Repair Career Pathway Program – Applications Due March 5, 2027!

Interested in building a career in appliance maintenance and repair? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Erie 1 BOCES and leading industry employers, is offering a Maintenance Repair Career Pathway Program designed to prepare participants for entry-level employment opportunities in the appliance repair industry. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Don't wait, spots are limited! We encourage the community to apply today before the upcoming deadline.

Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: March 5, 2027
• Program Start: April 5, 2027
• Program End: June 3, 2027

Class Schedule:
• Monday - Thursday
• 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Training Location: 950 Thruway Plaza Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must pass pre-enrollment requirements to qualify
• Must have reliable transportation

Industry Partners:
• Register Appliance Service
• Orville's Home Appliances
• NAAB & Mohring Appliance Repair

This program may be for you if you are: • Interested in a hands-on career in maintenance and repair services
• Looking to develop technical skills that are in demand by local employers
• Seeking training that can lead to employment opportunities in the skilled trades
• Ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career

Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry exposure needed to pursue a career in appliance maintenance and repair while connecting with employers committed to workforce development.

To apply, visit:
https://wfd.e1b.org/student-services/registration-application-trades

Training Provider: Erie 1 BOCES

Questions? Contact Erie 1 BOCES for additional program information.

📣Workforce Buffalo Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program – Applications Due December 17, 2026!

Interested in building a career in office administration, customer service, and business operations? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education, is offering an Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program designed to prepare participants for success in professional administrative support roles. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Don't wait, spots are limited! We encourage the community to apply today before the upcoming deadline.

Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: December 17, 2026
• Program Start: January 25, 2027
• Program End: May 12, 2027

Class Schedule:
• Monday & Wednesday
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Training Location: New Hope Educational Center, 175 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210

Eligibility Requirements: Must meet program eligibility and enrollment requirements

Industry Partners:
• Osseo Pure
• Evolution Dental Academy

This program may be for you if you are:
• Interested in a career in administrative or office support services
• Looking to strengthen your professional, organizational, and communication skills
• Seeking training that prepares you for today's workplace
• Ready to take the next step toward career growth and advancement

Gain the skills and training needed to pursue opportunities as an Executive Administrative Assistant and build a strong foundation for a rewarding professional career.

To apply, visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nNCgtVioaUS_aFWqCu5g2garehGI6xRKozvuPdxs0BNUMkxFRzVRVkw0UzFQRkdSSE5XR0w5R0lHVi4u&route=shorturl

Questions? Contact Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division for additional program information.

📢 Join Us for the Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program Information Session, September 22nd!

Workforce Buffalo and the Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division invite community members interested in pursuing a career as an Executive Administrative Assistant to attend an upcoming Information Session.

This session will provide valuable information about the Executive Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program, including training opportunities, program expectations, and potential career outcomes.

📅 September 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 New Hope Educational Center
175 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14210

✔️ In-person event
✔️ No registration required

For additional information, please contact [email protected].

We encourage individuals seeking to enhance their professional skills and advance their careers to attend and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

📣Notice: Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center Closure 9/10/26

The Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center is closed to customers today, September 10, 2026, due to building maintenance.

Thank you for your understanding.

📣Notice: Downtown Career Center Closed for Building Maintenance 9/9/26

The Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center is closed to customers for building maintenance. We are tentatively scheduled to resume services on September 10th, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding.

🌟 Workforce Buffalo Spotlight: Helping Young People Aim Higher 🌟

Workforce Buffalo’s Aim Higher Youth Workforce Development Program proudly partnered with the Erie County Department of Social Services and the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center to provide youth ages 17-21 with two weeks of workforce development programming through the Summer Youth Employment Program.

Through interactive workshops and experiential learning opportunities, participants developed essential skills in financial literacy, professional attire and workplace etiquette, team building, goal setting, communication, and career readiness.

Program highlights included:

• Next Gen Professional Mixer where participants connected with local employers and industry professionals to learn about career pathways and employment opportunities.

• Game of Life Financial Literacy Workshop, facilitated by Good Neighbors Credit Union, which provided practical guidance on budgeting, financial decision-making, and money management.

• Harvesting Voices Workshop, led by Home Beneath Our Feet, focused on healthy living, nutrition, and access to farm-fresh foods.

• New Business Challenge, where participants developed and presented innovative business concepts to a panel of professionals.

The program concluded with a team-based Escape Room Challenge focused on the keys to success, reinforcing the importance of communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and personal accountability.

Through these immersive experiences and valuable community partnerships, participants gained the skills, confidence, and professional connections needed to take the next steps toward their educational and career goals. Workforce Buffalo remains committed to empowering the next generation through meaningful workforce development opportunities that prepare young people for long-term success.