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) 856-5627
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 819-9845
Voice·
Main Phone
(716) 819-9849
Fax·
Fax
(716) 856-5670
Voice·
Fax
Languages
English, Spanish
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
Last assured
02/10/2023
What's Here
Work ClothingYouth Employment ProgramsComputer and Related Technology ClassesJob RetrainingJob Interview TrainingJob Search / PlacementCareer CounselingTyping ClassesRemedial MathematicsComprehensive Job Assistance CentersComprehensive Disability Related Employment ProgramsJob FairsDocument Copying ServicesJob Training Expense AssistanceOccupation Specific Job TrainingOn the Job TrainingGED / High School Equivalency Test InstructionEx-Offender Employment ProgramsRemedial ReadingResume Preparation AssistanceJob ClubsCareer ExplorationVocational Assessment
Providing organization
Buffalo & Erie County Workforce Development Consortium
