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ACCES-VR Adult Career & Continuing Edu-cation Services - Vocational Re-habilitation

(Previously VESID)

Assists persons dealing with an on-going disability with employment assessment and job placement. May also provide tuition assistance for job re-training.

721-8400

1-800-888-5010

ACHIEVE (Previously ARC)

Offers comprehensive approach to supported employment to assist individuals with developmental disability to secure and maintain employment with local businesses. Through job-site training and on-going follow-along services, individuals in the program are able to work and become productive members of community's work force.

723-8361 Press # Ask for

Supported Employment

ARC See: ACHIEVE

BOCES English as a Second Language

Provides instruction in listening, daily living skills, writing, speaking and reading to non-English speaking persons. Classes available at several locations during daytime and evening hours.

763-3638

BOCES High School Equivalency/GED

Provides independent GED exam preparation for adults. Classes FREE and self-pace. Call for schedule.

763-3638

BOCES Career & Technical Training

Provides 30+ job training programs for qualified adults 16+ yrs. Call for course list. No high school diploma required. Tuition assistance available to eligible applicants. Programs include: Health Careers; Automotive Technology; Business; Building & Construction; Industrial/Manufacturing; Welding and CNC.

763-3616

BROOME COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE ATTAIN Tech Center

Provides assistance for finding employment including: job/career counseling, direct referral, workshops on related subjects and resume writing assistance. Offers basic com-puter skills training in keyboarding, Word, Internet Access, Publisher, Dream Weaver Webmaster, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic computer repair.

772-4765

BROOME DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Employment Training

Provides individuals with developmental/learning disabilities with work adjustment counseling and classroom training in em-ployability skills with ultimate goal of transitioning individuals into competitive employment.

771-7784

BROOME TIOGA WORKFORCE NY

171 Front St, 1st Fl, Binghamton

Services include: Information about job openings and local employers; resume and interview advice and instruction; infor-mation on training and educational programs; and referrals to community resources; on-site workshops and training.

778-2136 1-800-447-3992

COMMUNITY OPTIONS Supported Employment

Provides career exploration, resume preparation, employment skills, and on-the-job training for individuals with disabilities.

722-5971

Senior Helpers Program of Broome County Office for Aging

(Previously GROW)

Provides employment service matching older (55+) job seekers with people needing work done. Long term, short term and one-time jobs. Wages and job costs are negotiated between the per-son hiring and the worker.

778-6105

JOB CORP Oneonta

(16 yrs to 24 yrs)

Career technical training and education program for students 16-24 yrs, providing a year-round residential program which offers training and certification for “in-demand” jobs, as well as GED or High School Diploma programs

431-1445 431-1446

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Public libraries have a vast number of resources, newspapers and internet access.

Southern Tier Independence Center

(STIC)

Places people with significant disabilities in competitive employ-ment in community with job coach. Also assists in writing re-sumes, with interview skills training, and offers information about job openings.

724-2111

VESID See: ACCES-VR

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESSSTARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESSSTARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESSSTARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS Free consultation and technical assistance to start-up or existing small business

Binghamton University Small Business Development 777-4024

SUNY-Broome Community College Entrepreneurial Assistance Program 778-5071 778-5203

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) 772-8860 for appointment

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESTEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESTEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESTEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Labor Ready (Day Labor) 295 Chenango St, Binghamton 772-8145

See: Yellow Pages

Employment Agencies

Employment Contractors - Temporary Help

www.helpme211.org Dial: 2-1-1 or 1-800-901-2180

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE

Offers adult students options for study towards Associate/Baccalaureate degrees designed to make higher education more accessible and responsive to student’s individual needs. Distance learning options available.

721-8651 1-800-847-3000

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