Welcome to THE
VOCATIONAL HUB.

CAZ RECOVERY IS HERE TO HELP.

The resources below will help you explore employment and educational opportunities throughout Western New York.

Unity House in Buffalo

MEDICAID CHANGES IN 2027.

Beginning 1/1/ 2027, there will be new requirements for maintaining Medicaid benefits. You may need to meet work requirements or apply for an exemption, depending on your circumstances. The resources below can help. The New York State (NYS) Stay Covered Page and Medicaid Changes Fact Sheet review some of the Medicaid changes and how they could affect you. Meanwhile, Truv is software NYS will be using to help verify income for people on Medicaid. 


INTERACT WITH YOUR FUTURE TODAY.

RESOURCES TO EXPLORE.


OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS.

RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYMENT.

RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEERING.

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS.

  • 716 Ministries: Soft Skills, Construction Core, and Customer Service
  • Academy of Peer Services: Online, on-demand, self-directed training and testing website offering a wide range of interactive multimedia courses for those seeking certification in New York State as peer specialists in mental health settings.
  • Associates For Training @ Development (A4TD): The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. Authorized and funded by Title V of the Older Americans Act, the program provides training for income eligible, unemployed job seekers age 55+.
  • Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC): Google IT Support Professional Certificate, Central Sterilization Technician, CDL Permit Test, Customer Service, Dental Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Registered Medical Assistant, Security Guard Training
  • Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT): Medical Coder-Health Information Professionals, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Landscape Maintenance Technical, Medical Billing and Insurance, Information Technology
  • Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division: Barbering, Cosmetology, Steam Engineering, Welding, Carpentry, Residential Electric, Auto Repair, and HVAC as well as several leisure learning programs
  • Erie 1 BOCES: Building Maintenance, Cosmetology, Esthetics, HVAC Technician, LPN, Plumbing
  • Gerard Place: Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing, Pharmacy Technician, Culinary Arts Program (Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education)
  • Mission: Ignite's Tech 360 Program: Tech 360 provides training opportunities for participants specializing in computer basics to work readiness skills. Upon completion of the six training hours, participants receive a free computer!
  • New Hope Education Center (Harvest House): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), IT Career Jumpstart, Allied Health Office Technology, Hands-on Home Improvement, Residential Electric, Steam Engineering, Intro to Automation/PLC
  • Northland Workforce Training Center: Welding Technology, Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician, CNC Manufacturing and Machining, Mechatronics, and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
  • Per Scholars Buffalo: Google IT Support Professional Certificate, CompTIA A+ certification
  • RISE (a program of FeedMoreWNY): Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certification & Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification offered by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), ServSafe Food Handler’s training,OSHA 10-Hour General Industry completion card (in partnership with WNYCOSH), Certification in at least three types of material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
  • Society for the Advancement of Construction Related Arts (SACRA): Learn construction skills in a creative, hands-on environment.
  • Trocaire College Workforce Development Programs: IT Career Jump Start, Phlebotomy, Customer Service, Health Career Exploration Learn and Earn
  • WNY Peer Workforce Development Center: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Training. For more information, visit the center at 69 Linwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209 or call 716-539-5260
  • WNY Trades Orleans/Niagara BOCES: Building Trades, Machining, Electrical,  Welding, HVAC

MEET THE TEAM.

  • DAVID MYERS, Vocational Specialist (716-715-5487)
  • JACKI FLIS, Vocational Program Coordinator (716-208-7606)
  • DR. TOM PRIESTER, Director of Recovery Support Services (716-435-0159)

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Dr. Tom Priester, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Dr. Tom Priester

IT'S DR. TOM!

Dr. Tom Priester is Caz Recovery's Director of Recovery Support Services, and he’s passionate about helping people prepare for their future.


The resources above will help you explore employment and educational opportunities throughout Western New York.

Setting and achieving goals like finding a job or obtaining a degree can help you find your purpose.


This builds confidence, and it can lead to long-term success for people with substance use disorders.


Now let's get to work. Together.

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