Career Development
Workforce Buffalo
Workforce Buffalo provides a list of service providers and locations near you. From resume writing, appropriate attire, interviewing skills and connection to business providers this link will take you there.
MHPC Mental Health Peer Connection
The “Job Club” is a program designed to assist people with mental health diagnosis in obtaining and maintaining employment in their community. Support Services are provided in assisting with developing interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, job searching, peer support, and life management. These employment supports have proven long term, positive outcomes for people with mental health diagnosis in the reduction of hospitalization, and increased mental and physical wellness.
Please contact Intake at 1 (716) 836-0822 x126 for additional information regarding this program and to be linked with a peer or email [email protected].
Youth Services address disadvantaged youth to develop and enhance skills needed to attain a diploma, high school equivalency, enroll in post-secondary education and obtain employment.
Local In-School Youth and Out-of-School Youth are served with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. The needs of in-school and out-of-school youth are met through the work of contractors tasked with improving literacy and numeracy, attaining a high school equivalency and placement into post-secondary education or unsubsidized employment.
WIOA eligible youth (ages 14-24) enrolled in our youth services program.
Workforce Buffalo Youth Services
Resume Formats/Writing
The following are all links to writing and developing your resume.
Interviewing
Here are some resources to develop your interviewing skills. From knowing the company where you are seeking employment and ways to ask fundamental interviewing questions.
Dressing for the interview
Know the position you are applying for and dress for success. Please see the next two links.
Below are categories when selecting what to where based on some of the types of interviews that could and will occur.
Androgynous (gender neutral interview attire)
Volunteering
Volunteering will offer you an opportunity to build your resume with experience while searching potential career options. Volunteering is also an opportunity to get your foot in the door for first opportunity applying for a position and obtaining an interview.
Points of Light Hands On Network
How to Find a Job Volunteering
How to Find a Job Volunteering
How to Find a Job Volunteering
Career Zone
Career Zone allows you to create your portfolio, perform job searches and to help you target your areas of interest through assessment tools.
Workforce Buffalo is an opportunity to get connected to community resources to work on self-development. Get access to on-the-job training, a career navigator, job clubs, creating a career pathway and more.
Trade Schools, Colleges and University
This link will provide you dozens of programs that are skilled trades that lead to certifications and training to land a career. This website will help you find a trade school near you.
Job searches
Online and being connected is important in searching for employment. The ability to upload and update your resume. The following are online resources for searching and applying for jobs as well as networking.
