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.

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Due to COVID-19, Job Corps centers have temporarily suspended on-center operations to protect the health of students. Distance learning programs at each center are now in progress, and students are encouraged to participate. Job Corps centers continue to provide support to their students during this period. If you are experiencing difficulties while living off-center, please contact your center. To apply for Job Corps, visit https://www.jobcorps.gov/recruiting/enrollment-interest

Provides intensive education GED programs, vocational training, and work experience in a residential setting for Federal Government Department of Labor Program for youths ages 16-24. Vocational training includes painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, nursing assistant, LPN, CUS pharmacy technician, and culinary arts. College preparation also offered. Cassadaga Job Corps Center, supports the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. JOB CORPS is the nation's largest free education and job training program for young adults. Eligibllity is determined by income base.

Call the Job Center servicing the client's zip code to make arrangement for a home visit from the Homebound Unit to apply for Public Assistance, Benefits and Entitlements.

As part of educational program, college students spend 8+ hrs/wk at the Broome County Department of Social Services (DSS) working on specific project or assignments in various divisions.

Anyone with a disability can go to the Department of Labor and get assistance with finding employment, job coaching, ACCESS-VR services, resume and cover letter training, assistance with career searching and college preparation.

The contact person for this service is Katelynn Smith and the contact number is 716-373-4602.

You may also call the Department of Labor at 716-373-1880 ext. 230.

Provides inclusive transitioning programs and services to students in grades 5-12 in collaboration with school districts and BOCES to improve their outcomes during and after school. Student participate in a variety of vocational and /or life experiences both in the classroom and the community which helps them gain confidence, improve soft skills, develop community connections, provides work- based learning hours and college and career readiness.

Trainings, including self-advocacy, hygiene awareness, sensitivity training, employment strategies, interview skills, finance and budgeting, customer service skills, leadership development, team building, conflict resolution, service dog etiquette, benefits 101, job-interviewing skills, customized trainings, and much more.

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.

The Saint Regis Mohawk TribeÆs Vocational Rehabilitation Program (SRMTVRP) was funded in October of 2000. SRMTVRP assist American IndianÆs with disabilities that impede their chances of gaining and maintaining competitive employment. Our service delivery to eligible community members ranges from Malone NY to Massena NY. You donÆt necessarily have to be a member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, as long as you show documentation of being a member of a federally recognized tribe.


Some of the services offered are; job placement, on the job training, assessments, vocational counseling, technical evaluations, and other services required for the consumer to become successfully employed or self-employed. How SRMTVRP differs from State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs is the Traditional Healing offered to our consumers who request this service. The State programs do not recognize traditional Healing as a service for Rehabilitation purposes.