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* Offers a wide range of services to assist consumers in obtaining long-term employment in their chosen field in transitional and supported employment programs including: Vocational assessments. Career coaching. Resume preparation. Interviewing skills. Job development for volunteer and placement. Vocational groups. Job development and placement. Job coaching. Assistance with maintaining employment. Long-term, follow-along services.

* Assists farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities by offering the following services: On-site assessments of the agricultural worksite or home to identify barriers to completing tasks Recommendations for assistive technology (equipment/tools/devices), modifications that can make it easier to perform work, and/or other possible solutions to overcoming disability-related limitations Access to information on a variety of topics related to disability and agriculture Provides education/training opportunities through workshops, conferences, seminars, and online programs Referrals to other local services for potential assistance (financial, rehabilitative, education, etc.) specific to the clients' needs Arranges for peer support opportunities that connect customers with others who have successfully accommodated their disabilities * Direct funding or equipment is not provided by the AgrAbility Project, instead the project works with state Vocational Rehabilitation departments and other funding sources.

Provides assistance with recognizing skills, creating a resume, gaining job interview skills, and helps individuals learn how to search for jobs.

* Offers a hospital-based licensed practical nurse (LPN) training program. Includes classroom instruction curriculum as well as clinical experience in acute and long-term care settings.

Provides person-centered support to assist young adults with disabilities to become prepared for the workforce and achieve gainful employment in the community. Services include an employment training program, support employment, prevocational services, and pathway to employment.

* Provides a disability resource coordinator. Coordinator is the go-to for employers and job seekers in accessing disability resources. Services include: Ticket to Work program. Disability & Disclosure workshop.

Offers transitioning students and adults with disabilities in finding and maintaining community-based employment. Services include career assessment, job finding, job placement, job coaching and ongoing services. Individual and group placement opportunities are available and are placed upon individual needs of structure, and supervision.

Provide information regarding education and counseling services to individuals who are seeking independent living skills, supported employment, adult education, and building occupational skills

* Provides a 150+ hour training program that prepares students to be responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Skills learned include: Bathing. Distribute and collect trays. Feeding patients. Escort and transfer patients. Provide oral care. Turn and position patients. Other necessary functions of daily living.

Provides adult and continuing education programs including basic educational services, high school equivalency preparation, and job readiness training.

* Offers three different types of services: Basic Services are available to all job seekers and include: Job leads, available self-service or through assisted listings. Workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and job search topics. Labor market/labor law information. Apprenticeship programs. Follow-up services after employment. Basic screening for skills and abilities. Information on partner agencies. Individualized Services designed to help individuals obtain employment: Comprehensive skills assessment. Development of individual employment plan. Career counseling and planning. Case management. Short-term pre-vocational training. Job development, including employer connection. Training Services for dislocated workers and other eligible job seekers: Occupational skills training. On-the-Job Training. Skills upgrading. Job readiness training. Adult education and literacy activities. Resource Room includes: Trained Professionals for assistance. Skills Assessment. Reference/Lending Library. Printers for Resumes and Cover Letters. Self-Guided Instructional Software. Phone and Fax for Employment Needs. Information on Area Businesses. Job Postings for the Local Labor Market. Internet access.

Provides assistance with resume writing, interview skills, and the career search. Resource room includes access to personal computers, fax machine, and internet access for job search. Offers a resource library contains books, videotapes, and other materials for use by job seekers.

Connects individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits with free employment services. Services include career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training.

* Provides education and employment services for individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Services include: GED preparation. Computer skills training. Vocational assessment and counseling. Job readiness training. Referrals to schools and skills training programs. Job development, placement and retention assistance.

Offers summer employment opportunities for youth. They are able to work up to ten weeks throughout the summer, for 30 hours per week and earn minimum wage.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Offers a semester long internship. Students meet at county facilities for seven all day sessions during one semester and receive hands on experience about county government including hearing department presentations, observing a legislative session, interviewing a County Legislator. The interns conduct a simulated legislative session as their culminating activity, where they introduce, discuss and vote on resolutions of their choosing about a county matter.

Provides a youth mentoring program to equip youth to build career plans and learn skills to prepare for school completion, post-secondary training and productive careers.

Offers students the opportunity to launch a satisfying career in skin care and make-up at Western Suffolk BOCES, a fully accredited Esthetics program on Long Island. This 600-hour, full-time Esthetics program is located at the Western Suffolk BOCES Northport campus. Those who satisfactorily complete this Esthetics program are eligible to take the New York State exam that leads to a license in Esthetics. Your NYS Esthetics license will help you find job opportunities with flexible hours, financial stability and job satisfaction in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City. Students enjoy practicing on classmates and clinic clients as they study anatomy and physiology, bacteriology, sterilization, structure and function of the skin, facial procedures, use of various machines, waxing, basic make-up techniques, and business practices. Successful completion of the Esthetics program at Western Suffolk BOCES prepares you to sit for the New York State Esthetics licensing exam and includes 30-hour Laser Hair Removal certification. Financial help is available to those who qualify. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Call for more detailed information regarding admission requirements and program details.

Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.

Provides training in bagging, labeling, collating and all aspects of packaging and assembly leading to employment for people with disabilities, ages 16 and up. Placement services offered and speech/communication, occupational therapy and psychological services available. No income restrictions. Documentation required to prove disability and parents consent required for individuals under 18.

Provides support services and advocacy to low income Nassau County residents. Facilities access to health care and related services for pregnant women, mothers and infants. Offers Career Path TANF employment services (CPTE) and Displaced Homemakers Program (DHP). Provides job training workshops, jobs referrals, resume writing and job placement. Assists clients in obtaining needed services, housing assistance and court advocacy. Makes education referrals for GED, adult education and ESOL classes. Provides support for the elderly, undocumented residents and emergency assistance for families. Youth services include Head Start, enrichment, sports, leadership and prevention programs.

Meets the unique learning needs of students who are emotionally, behaviorally, or developmentally disabled to a mild/moderate degree through three distinct programs on a closed campus. The Nassau Education and Treatment (NET) Program which is a collaborative effort between Nassau BOCES, Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Hospital (Phase I) and North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (Phase II). This meets the therapeutic, medical and learning needs for students diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders. The instructional program is aligned to the New York State Learning Standards and addresses students' cognitive levels and learning styles. Students are given the opportunity to: Earn a New York State Regents diploma or other state approved high school diploma and earn college credits through a partnership with S.U.N.Y Farmingdale State College. The Modified High School Program is designed to meet the learning and behavioral needs of students with varying abilities. The curriculum balances transitional and prevocational skills training, functional academics and New York State Learning standards. The instruction is aligned to the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) standards and leads to a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC). The Life Skills Enrichment Program, offers a daily living skills curriculum with a functional academic base to develop job readiness skills. The instruction is aligned with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC). Students participate in non-paid internships at public and non-profit facilities and agencies, such as supermarkets, offices, parks and small businesses supervised by Nassau BOCES staff and on-site personnel to learn a variety of entry level skills. CCA’s behavior support program encourages positive choices, recognizes student achievement and supports the school mission to provide specially designed instruction to meet the social-emotional, academic, behavioral and transitional needs of students. Through a collaborative process among students, staff, families, school districts and outside agencies, CCA maintains a safe and supportive learning community enabling students to become productive, functional and independent members of society.

Offer services to veterans of military service which include employer information, education, training and credentialing, as well as links to federal resources

Offers a variety of opportunities for employment. Career Options provides job readiness, skill assessment, diagnostic vocational evaluation, résumé development, career counseling, job development, on the job training, and follow up services. The Vocational Centers offer job opportunities for individuals to develop and improve the skills necessary to meet their goals for employment. The Center focuses on soft skills development such as acceptance of supervision, following directions, attention to task, co-worker relationships, job completion and time management.