Job seekers have resource room available. Services include skill matches with current jobs available. Other services, as required, given by staff.
Programs operating out of the Work Force Center.

Provides help starting a business for the disabled, minorities, and economically disadvantaged. Training programs, class room instruction, individual assistance, and peer support are also given.

Responsible for personnel and civil service administration for Broome County Government.

"RCIL’s staff will provide you with continuing support beyond the first 90 days of employment for as long as necessary.

We will meet with you, on or off the job site, to provide the support you need to continue to succeed at your job. We want your career to be a long term success.

This service is provided to supported individuals only.

Stop in and visit us at the Dorothy Smith Center, 1607 Genesee St., Utica, NY or give us call toll-free at 1-800-627-2981."

Hilltop Industries operates three facility-based work centers that provide training and a variety of paid work experiences. Many businesses subcontract with Hilltop for the completion of assembly, packaging and printing jobs for their companies. Sheltered employment prepares, trains and supports individuals to be productive and independent employees.

Services available with sheltered employment include:

• Case Management

• Day Training

• Pre-Vocational Training

• Transportation

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.

A program for high school students that introduces them to real life employment situations. The situations come through internships and volunteer opportunities.

A free, web-based peer network for New Yorkers with disabilities. Online access to peer discussions, informative videos, face-to-face and on-demand trainings, and resources for a variety of topics such as advocacy, leadership, and civic engagement. Both peers (people with disabilities) and friends/guests welcome.

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.

Assistive Competitive Employment Services (A.C.E.S) is a program offered by the Catskill Center for Independence designed to assist Schoharie County residents who may have a mental health diagnosis to obtain competitive employment.