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Workforce Development Center - Erie 1 BOCES

1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Eligibility
Adults 18 and over. Service Area: WNY.
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm Friday, 8am-4pm.
(716) 821-7500
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Main Phone

(716) 821-7002
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Denise Polanski, Secretary

Application process
See website for orientation information: www.e1b.org/wfd
Fees
English as a Second Language and High School Equivalency (formerly GED) training are free. Fees vary for other programs. Financial aid available for qualified students.
Service area
Cattaraugus County, NY Erie County, NY Genesee County, NY Orleans County, NY Wyoming County, NY Niagara County, NY Chautauqua County, NY
Provides career and technical education including in the fields of Licensed Practical Nursing, Industrial Trades, Skilled Trades, Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics. Also provides education and training for High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language.
Last assured
09/30/2025
Providing organization
Erie 1 BOCES