* Provides technical/career education programs for high school, disabled students and adults. Centers in Flint, Williamson, Newark Special education classes for disabled children Clinical support services Alternative programs for high school Adult literacy Staff and workforce development programs TASC (GED) exam preparation Some literacy programs

Serves students with disabilities from the component school districts. This program provides a self-contained learning environment with modifications as determined by the Committees on Special Education (i.e., 12-1-1 and 8-1-1). The Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center, the Islip Career Center and Harry B. Ward Technical Center serve high school students who are 15.5 (15 years and 6 months) of age by September 1st until the age of 21. Special Career Education (SCE) creates opportunities for all students by providing them with the technical and academic skills needed to prepare for future employment and a successful path to college or other post-secondary programs. SCE provides technical training to prepare students for a successful career. The structured training gives students the tools needed to be successful in a job after high school and/or further post-secondary education. Each student is encouraged to explore various areas of study and to develop the essential skills to feel competent in entering today's competitive job market, while helping them to learn how to cope with their disabilities in the workplace. For more information or to arrange a tour, please feel free to contact us at (631) 244-1629 or email us at [email protected].

Provides pre-vocational services, beginning in elementary school, with career education being infused across the curriculum in various activities. Students in the upper grades receive a range of services, such as transition counseling, vocational assessment which is geared toward helping students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in society and in their community, and are delivered both in the classroom and in the community.

Offers employment, planning and support service for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides assistance for these individuals to obtain, maintain or advance in competitive employment. Includes job-readiness assessment/employment discovery process.

Provides a program to help adolescents and young adults to effectively secure and maintain employment on their own. Services include pre job guidance, customer services, staying organized, networking, budgeting, time management, job expectations, asking for help and dressing appropriately. The program serves as a mentor and liaison between the youth and the employer until the youth has successfully transitioned into the job.

Provides a psychiatric rehabilitation program that supports personal growth through vocational and pre-vocational programs, supportive counseling, recreation and socialization activities, educational training and health workshops.

Offers Project C.H.O.I.C.E., a 12 week vocational program which helps people make important decisions about working. Provides assistance and information about personal values, characteristics, effective relationships at work, resume development, and interviewing skills positive work behaviors are presented through videotsapes, speakers, and group exercises.

Provides career testing tools to help individuals find possible career options that are ideal for their capabilities, personality, educational background, and preferences. Assists individuals with discovering strengths, weaknesses, and overcoming possible boundaries with employment.

Provides vocational evaluations for individuals who are hearing impaired and have developmental disabilities. Adult vocational evaluations referred by VESID. Provides case management for all ages. Provides job placement, a communications skills program, an interpreter referral program, a disabilities (HCBS) waiver program, and residential habilitation services.

* Facilitates building skills toward self-efficacy, promoting and facilitating community participation and independence.* Creates opportunities for individual with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders to receive services in their own home or community.

Provides career guidance, evaluation, preparation and multiple employment services to people with disabilities or those that are economically disadvantaged, through supported employment, industrial work centers, school-to-work career development, and janitorial training.

Offers training and certification to adults who want to be home health aids.

This program assesses students with developmental disabilities and helps identify and enhance their abilities to successfully transition from school to work.

Provides vocational and job skills assessments, counseling, guidance, and training services to individuals with disabilities. The agency also links these individuals to a range of resources within the Department of Education and other agencies for those requiring other services.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Provides a wide range of services and state of the art equipment that is used to help customers fit into the future workforce. Offers career counseling, training and assessments to guide individuals in the path to attain their career goals through workshops such as resume writing, interview skills, job training, computers, and more. Also online job search resources, including an orientation three times a week.

Provides a first time, paid job experience for those who love children. Participants will be trained to work in local after school centers as teacher aids, which will help to hone work-related skills.

Recruits and trains adults who are interested in becoming a home health aide or wanting to enhance their knowledge and training. 3-week training courses are offered every month, with jobs available immediately upon completion of the course.

Eligibility and Application process for Adult Services Consultant Service includes: Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales--3rd or Adaptive Behavior Assessment Scale (ABAS), Weschsler Intelligence Scale for Children: 5th Ed. (WISC-V), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-V), Autism Specialty Report with the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, 2nd Edition (CARS) & Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).

Provides job assessments, readiness skills, training and placement assistance for migrant and seasonal farm workers. Services available in Spanish. Please call for further information. Walk-ins welcome.

An innovative outpatient treatment program for adolescents and young adults who may be experiencing mental health issues. OnTrackNY helps these individuals achieve their goals for school, work and relationships. Individuals will have access to a Psychiatrist, Nurse, Therapist, Peer Specialist and Education and Employment Specialist when enrolled in OnTrackNY.

Offers programs and services which focus on the interests and needs of adults. There are lectures or workshops on various topics, computer classes, including career counseling. Helps with job assessment, resume preparation, job searches, information on education and training programs.

Serves students with disabilities from the component school districts. This program provides a self-contained learning environment with modifications as determined by the Committees on Special Education (i.e., 12-1-1 and 8-1-1). The Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center, the Islip Career Center and Harry B. Ward Technical Center serve high school students who are 15.5 (15 years and 6 months) of age by September 1st until the age of 21. Special Career Education (SCE) creates opportunities for all students by providing them with the technical and academic skills needed to prepare for future employment and a successful path to college or other post-secondary programs. SCE provides technical training to prepare students for a successful career. The structured training gives students the tools needed to be successful in a job after high school and/or further post-secondary education. Each student is encouraged to explore various areas of study and to develop the essential skills to feel competent in entering today's competitive job market, while helping them to learn how to cope with their disabilities in the workplace. For more information or to arrange a tour, please feel free to contact us at (631) 244-1629 or email us at [email protected].

Career Coaches work with customers to create a pathway to success. Provides cost-free services to customers and businesses, including career coaching, linkages and job referrals to hiring employers, a well-equipped Resource Room and computer lab with high speed Internet access, individual and comprehensive assessments, career exploration, employment and job readiness workshops, resume preparation, job search planning, job interview preparation, Thursday networking job clubs, Individual Training Account (ITA) tuition grants for eligible customers, referrals to partner agencies, Adult Training Programs, Dislocated Worker Programs, and Trade Act Programs. Daycare and other support services may be available for qualifying individuals while they are in WIOA approved training.

Offers training for domestic and construction jobs, such as housekeeping, professional nanny, elder care providers, food preparation and safety, tiling, framing, dry wall and landscaping.