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Your future.

AND 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

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS.

RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYMENT.

RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEERING.

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION.

Recommended GED Pathways: Erie County

Recommended GED Pathways: Niagara County

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.
  • 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
  • Gerard Place: Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing, Pharmacy Technician, Elderwood Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program, Culinary Arts Program (Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education)
  • Goodwill Goodskills Careerbuilder: Advanced Manufacturing and Technology
  • In His Name Outreach (INHO): Become an ASAP-New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB) Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) and/or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA). Scholarships Available!
  • 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)
  • 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
Dr. Tom Priester, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Our Vocational Services HUB

VISIT THE HUB.

Your first stop to explore:

  • Resources for EMPLOYMENT
  • Resources for EDUCATION
  • Resources for VOLUNTEERING
  • Workforce development TRAINING PROGRAMS
  • And more! We even have computers and other resources for you to use.

MEET THE TEAM.

  • WILLIE CHILLIS, Vocational Specialist (716-894-7274 ext. 303)
  • CAITLYNN WEICHERT-WINKFIELD, Vocational Specialist (716-894-7274 ext. 321)
  • DR. TOM PRIESTER, Vocational Program Manager (716-435-0159)

The HUB is open Monday - Friday from 8:30AM - 3:30PM at the Step Toward Success Office (2671 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214). Here are some recommended bus routes to get you there.

RECOMMENDED READING.

THESE RESOURCES ARE SUGGESTED FOR YOU TO REVIEW. WHEN YOU GET THE CHANCE.

Dr. Tom Priester, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Dr. Tom Priester

IT'S DR. TOM!

Dr. Tom Priester is Caz Recovery's Vocational Program Manager, 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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