Workforce Buffalo

🚨 Workforce Buffalo Pharmacy Technician Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications! 💊

Interested in starting a career in the healthcare field? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Trocaire College, is offering a comprehensive Pharmacy Technician training program designed to prepare you for work in hospitals and community pharmacies. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📅 Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: September 4, 2026
• Program Start: September 29, 2026
• Program End: December 17, 2026

🕓 Class Schedule:
• Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Training Location:
• 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220

💉 Program Overview:
Students will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in a pharmacy setting. Pharmacy Technicians work under the direction of a pharmacist to measure, mix, count, label, and record medications, while also providing customer service.

📚 Program Structure:
• 10-week classroom (didactic) training
• 2-week clinical placement (hands-on learning)
• Earn a Certificate of Completion from Trocaire College

✅ What You’ll Receive (at no cost):
• Textbook
• Work Readiness Training
• Mentoring & Coaching

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Interested in a healthcare career
• Detail-oriented and enjoy helping others
• Looking for hands-on training and real-world experience
• Ready to gain in-demand skills in a growing field

💡 Funding is available for qualified applicants!

Build the skills you need to start a rewarding career as a Pharmacy Technician and make a difference in your community.

For more information and to enroll, scan the QR code or visit: Trocaire.edu/PT

📞 Contact:
Office of Workforce Development
✉ [email protected]
📱 716-827-4310

🚛 Workforce Buffalo CDL-B Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Interested in launching a career in the transportation industry? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with WNY CDL, is offering a hands-on training program designed to prepare you to earn your CDL-B license and operate heavy equipment vehicles such as dump trucks, cement trucks, tractor trailers, and school buses. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📅 Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Program Start: September 1, 2026
• Program End: November 6, 2026

📍 Training Location:
• 3200 N. America Dr., West Seneca, NY 14224

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a valid CDL-B permit
• Must have a DOT medical card
• Must have a current DMV abstract report

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Looking to start a career in commercial driving
• Interested in operating heavy-duty vehicles
• Ready to gain in-demand, hands-on skills
• Motivated to enter a stable, growing industry

🔥 Gain the training and credentials needed to pursue a career in commercial driving and keep our region moving forward.

📲 To apply, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9DWYczdYqxmBHeQwx-WpOQteWcn1Ax28QlOxesM52t26kNA/viewform?pli=1

📞 Questions? Contact WNY CDL:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 716-263-1199

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Workforce Buffalo Healthcare Customer Service Career Pathway Graduates! 🎉

On May 28, 2026, we proudly celebrated nine dedicated students who completed the Workforce Buffalo Healthcare Customer Service Career Pathway Program, funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

This year’s training was made possible through the partnership of Trocaire College and 716 Ministries.

• Trocaire College delivered the Healthcare Customer Service training.
• 716 Ministries provided the 20 hour Customer Service & Career Skills course, awarding each graduate an additional completion certificate.

Held at Trocaire College, the event honored graduates who earned certificates in Customer Service and Healthcare, marking a major milestone in their career journeys.

Before receiving their certificates, graduates participated in an on the spot interview event with local hiring organizations, including:

• Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
• Catholic Health
• UBMD
• Elderwood IPA

We are incredibly proud of these graduates for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to building meaningful careers in healthcare. Workforce Buffalo is honored to support their success and excited for the bright futures ahead.

👏 Congratulations, Class of 2026!

🏥 Workforce Buffalo Medical Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Interested in launching a career in the healthcare field? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT), Kaleida Health, Catholic Health, and ECMC, is offering a career pathway program designed to prepare you for in-demand roles in medical administration. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📅 Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Program Start: September 8, 2026
• Program End: December 10, 2026

🕓 Class Schedule:
• Monday – Thursday
• 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: 368 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be between ages 18 – 24
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or HSE
• Must meet and pass pre-enrollment requirements

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Out of school and struggling to find work
• Receiving public assistance (such as SNAP)
• Pregnant or parenting
• Facing challenges such as housing instability, justice system involvement, or disability

🔥 Gain the skills, experience, and connections needed to start a rewarding career in healthcare administration with leading local employers.

📲 To apply, visit:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeZMNEe.../viewform

📣 Join Workforce Buffalo at the North Collins DOL Job Fair this Friday 5/29/26! 📣

We’re excited to attend the NYS Department of Labor Job Fair in North Collins! Stop by to connect with local opportunities and learn about the free resources available to support your career journey.

📍 Location: North Collins Public Library, 2095 School St., North Collins, NY 14111
🗓 Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Workforce Buffalo will be on site to showcase our workforce assistance services and training programs designed to help you build skills and find employment.

Job Fair Highlights:
• No registration required
• Open to all job seekers
• Connect with workforce resources and support services
• Explore opportunities to advance your career

Join us for this community event — we look forward to seeing you there!

🎓✨ Celebrating the Workforce Buffalo ECHC LPN Class of 2026! ✨🎓

Congratulations to the graduates of the Erie 1 BOCES Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program! The graduation ceremony was held on Thursday, May 14th at Cheektowaga Central High School, marking an exciting milestone for this dedicated group of future healthcare professionals.

We’re especially proud to share that 55 of the 79 graduates were supported through the Workforce Buffalo Erie County Healthcare Careers Grant (ECHC)—a testament to the power of investing in our local workforce and strengthening our healthcare community.

📸 Pictured (left to right):
Natalie Crespo, ECHC Lead Case Manager, and graduate Kristina Parker

Congratulations to all graduates—we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the healthcare field!

🔧 Workforce Buffalo CNC Machining Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Are you looking to restart your career or step into a high‑demand skilled trade? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Erie 1 BOCES, is offering a CNC Machining Career Pathway Program designed to prepare you for in‑demand roles in advanced manufacturing. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📆Dates:
Morning Class:
• August 10, 2026 – October 22, 2026
• Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Evening Class:
• August 25, 2026 – December 17, 2026
• Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
• 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Location:
Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development – South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be 18 or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Recently laid off or terminated
• Still seeking employment after unemployment benefits have ended
• Finding that gig work no longer provides reliable income
• Experiencing a household loss of income

🔥 Gain hands‑on training, industry‑recognized skills, and a pathway into a stable, well‑paying manufacturing career.

📲 To apply, visit:
https://wfd.e1b.org/student-services/registration-application-trades

📢 Notice: Downtown Career Center Closure 5/19/26

The Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for staff professional development. We will reopen and resume regular operations on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to strengthen our team and better serve our community.

🏥 Workforce Buffalo Medical Administrative Assistant Career Pathway Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Interested in launching a career in the healthcare field? Workforce Buffalo, in partnership with Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT), Kaleida Health, Catholic Health, and ECMC, is offering a career pathway program designed to prepare you for in-demand roles in medical administration. This opportunity is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

📅 Program Dates:
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Program Start: September 8, 2026
• Program End: December 10, 2026

🕓 Class Schedule:
• Monday – Thursday
• 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: 368 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be between ages 18 – 24
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or HSE
• Must meet and pass pre-enrollment requirements

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Out of school and struggling to find work
• Receiving public assistance (such as SNAP)
• Pregnant or parenting
• Facing challenges such as housing instability, justice system involvement, or disability

🔥 Gain the skills, experience, and connections needed to start a rewarding career in healthcare administration with leading local employers.

📲 To apply, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZMNEe_Xf4zP7PFbLYsJAAOcNXjkQpP4zNslppGozm0loZzQ/viewform

⭐️ Workforce Buffalo Success Story Spotlight: Tanasha Vazquez-Camacho ⭐️

Workforce Buffalo proudly celebrates the inspiring journey of Tanasha Vazquez-Camacho, whose resilience and determination led her to a fulfilling career in healthcare after an unexpected change in plans.

After earning her Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement from Erie Community College, Tanasha was working two jobs while awaiting her police academy testing results. With her sights set on becoming a police officer, she faced a major setback when a knee injury required extensive physical therapy and ultimately prevented her from continuing on that path.

“I realized I needed to chart a new course,” Tanasha shared.

Though uncertain about her next steps, Tanasha found inspiration through her family—her mother, an X-ray technician, and her aunt, a pharmacy technician—who encouraged her to explore opportunities in healthcare.

She enrolled in Trocaire College’s Pharmacy Technician program and connected with ECHC Case Manager Natalie Crespo, who guided her through the application process for the Erie County Healthcare Careers Grant (ECHC).

“I couldn’t have been more relieved. My tuition was fully covered, and I received a stipend to help with transportation while attending school.”

With the support of ECHC, Tanasha successfully completed her training and secured a position as a Pharmacy Technician at Buffalo General Hospital.

“I go to work every day feeling dedicated and grateful, knowing how many obstacles I had to overcome to reach this point.”
Now thriving in her role, Tanasha plans to continue growing in the healthcare field and is excited about the possibilities ahead.

Workforce Buffalo congratulates Tanasha Vazquez-Camacho on her accomplishments and wishes her continued success as she builds her career in healthcare.