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Buffalo Employment & Training Center (BETC)

77 Goodell St, Buffalo, NY 14203

Eligibility
No restrictions; open to the public. Service Area: WNY.
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(716) 856-5670
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Fax

(716) 819-9845
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Main Phone

(716) 856-5627
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Main Phone

Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
Walk in to attend orientation Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm before receiving services or sign up for orientation on the splash page of the City of Buffalo website at www.buffalony.gov/jobs
Fees
All services are free.
Provides the following services. Employment Readiness: Career counseling, career exploration, career advisement, resume preparation, interviewing assistance, online video interview assistance, and custom made workshops. Job Search Assistance: Access to computer labs, copy service, free mailing, current job listings, labor market information, job fairs, job clubs, and "Meet the Employers" on-site career fairs, where employers are on-site to recruit and interview job seekers. Career Advancement and Training Grants: Connected education, training programs, and support services that enable individuals to secure a job or advance in an in-demand industry or occupation. Training grants available for in-demand occupations such as Nursing, HVAC, Machining, CDL, Mechanics, Accounting, and over 50 additional occupations. Job Training: High school equivalency diploma classes, soft skills classes, and training on computer and internet use, keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Word. Targeted programming and additional assistance:
  • Reentry / Justice Impacted Employment Services
  • Young Adult 18-30 Employment Services
  • Individuals with Disabilities Employment Services
  • On-the-Job Training Program
  • Clothes Closet
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Last assured
02/10/2023
Providing organization
Buffalo & Erie County Workforce Development Consortium