Say Yes Buffalo

Say Yes Buffalo’s Workforce Development Department is excited to introduce Osa Amadasu, a Success Coach for CareerWise Greater Buffalo’s Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program. Success Coaches support apprentices for the duration of the apprenticeship providing professional development opportunities, wraparound supports (such as access to transportation assistance, financial wellness counseling, linkage to healthcare and housing services, and more!) and help apprentices and supervisors forge strong relationships and navigate any challenges that may arise. Success Coaches ensure apprentices are thriving and on track to advance along their career pathways.  #youthapprenticeship #earnandlearn #workforcedevelopment

We are excited to welcome BestSelf Behavioral Health as a new employer partner of our Modern Youth Apprenticeship program. BestSelf is hosting 1 Human Resources Apprentice and 1 Information Technology Apprentice. Say Yes Buffalo is grateful to partner with BestSelf in providing opportunities for workforce participation and economic mobility for graduates of our Buffalo Public Schools. Visit https://lnkd.in/gDwkk7i7 for more information. #modernyouthapprenticeship #youthapprenticeship #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #earnandlearn

CareerWise Greater Buffalo welcomes Ne Za Oo to the Modern Youth Apprenticeship (MYA) program’s Cohort 3. Ne Za is a Human Resources Apprentice with BestSelf Behavioral Health. When asked what excited him about MYA, a 3 year earn-and-learn model, Ne Za replied, “I am excited for the opportunity to learn new things. I was drawn to the Human Resources role because I love helping people and solving problems.” We are excited to watch Ne Za grow on his journey! Visit https://lnkd.in/gDwkk7i7 to learn more about the Modern Youth Apprenticeship program. #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #modernyouthapprenticeship #earnandlearn

Good things happen in threes- three cohorts, that is! CareerWise Greater Buffalo’s Modern Youth Apprenticeship September All Apprentice Cohort Meeting was the first time all three cohorts were under the same roof. Cohort meetings are an opportunity for apprentices to learn from each other’s experiences, receive additional guidance from the CWGB team, and gain valuable professional development like Communication with SYB’s Maddie Little and financial aid help with SYB’s Betsy Behrend. Our apprentices never cease to impress us with their willingness to mentor and encourage each other. We are excited to hear all the ways they are contributing to their teams in the coming year! #modernyouthapprenticeship #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #earnandlearn

We are excited to welcome National Fuel Gas Company as a new employer partner of CareerWise Greater Buffalo’s Modern Youth Apprenticeship program, an initiative of Say Yes Buffalo. National Fuel is hosting 1 Human Resources Apprentice, 1 Accounting Apprentice, 1 Engineering Apprentice, and 1 Information Technology Apprentice. Say Yes Buffalo is grateful to partner with National Fuel in opportunities for workforce participation and economic mobility for graduates of our Buffalo Public Schools. Visit https://lnkd.in/gDwkk7i7 for more information. #modernyouthapprenticeship #youthapprenticeship #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #earnandlearn

CareerWise Greater Buffalo welcomes Atika Mwalimu to the Modern Youth Apprenticeship (MYA) program’s Cohort 3. Atika is an Engineering Apprentice with National Fuel Gas Company. When asked what excited her about MYA, a 3 year earn-and-learn model, Atika replied, “I have always been interested in engineering since I was at Hutch Tech. I had positive interactions with the engineers in school. I had always heard that engineers do background work to help communities. I specifically want to help my community. And I want to motivate others who look like me to pursue engineering. I’m excited about learning about all the branches of engineering and figuring out which branch I want to focus on.” We are excited to watch Atika grow on her journey! Visit https://lnkd.in/gDwkk7i7 to learn more about the Modern Youth Apprenticeship program. #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #modernyouthapprenticeship #earnandlearn

We are excited to welcome Crowley Webb as a new employer partner of CareerWise Greater Buffalo’s Modern Youth Apprenticeship program, an initiative of Say Yes Buffalo. Crowley Webb is hosting one apprentice in a Video Production apprenticeship. Say Yes Buffalo is grateful to partner with Crowley Webb in providing opportunities for workforce participation and economic mobility for graduates of our Buffalo Public Schools. Visit https://lnkd.in/gDwkk7i7 for more information. #modernyouthapprenticeship #youthapprenticeship #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #earnandlearn

Say Yes Buffalo is collaborating with Northland Workforce Training Center (NWTC) as they launch an exciting Finishing and Deburring 12-week certification that will prepare new and incumbent workers with the skillset necessary to enter the field as a Finisher/Deburrer. The curriculum for this program was developed in collaboration with NWTC industry partner, Moog, Inc. See the following link for more information on the Finishing & Deburring role: https://lnkd.in/gjh_7YSF NWTC will deliver this training Monday through Thursday, between 5:00pm-9:00pm, for 12 weeks beginning Monday, October 28th. All training will be conducted on-site at the NWTC. There is no cost for participation in this training and participants will also receive a stipend. Individuals will receive wraparound services throughout the duration of the program and placement (into an employer) services following program completion. Serious applicants are invited to complete the application survey at the link below by Sunday, September 29th: https://lnkd.in/g37fSFX9 Upon completion of the training, trainees will be able to perform basic machine, deburring, and finishing operations, under supervision, in a manner that is safe, precise, mechanically correct, and foundationally sound. ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO DIRECTLY ENTER FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AS A FINISHER/DEBURRER UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. Committed employers include MOOG, Keller Technologies, and Casey Machine. If you have questions regarding this program, please do not hesitate to call and/or text Emily Melendez, Business Development Supervisor at Say Yes Buffalo at (716)290-3751 so that she can assist quickly for the 9/29 deadline.

CareerWise Greater Buffalo welcomes Dianechka Vidal Ortiz to the Modern Youth Apprenticeship (MYA) program’s Cohort 3. Dianechka is a Project Coordinator apprentice with M&T Bank. When asked what excited her about MYA, a 3 year earn-and-learn model, Dianechka replied, “I am looking forward to learning more about public speaking and communication to help me stop being shy. I am also looking forward to working on a team.” We are excited to Dianechka grow on her journey! Visit https://lnkd.in/gDwkk7i7 to learn more about the Modern Youth Apprenticeship program. #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #modernyouthapprenticeship #earnandlearn  

We are excited to welcome Tops Markets as a new employer partner of CareerWise Greater Buffalo’s Modern Youth Apprenticeship program, an initiative of Say Yes Buffalo. Tops Markets is hosting two apprentices in Culinary: Bakery Manager apprenticeship pathways. Say Yes Buffalo is grateful to partner with Tops Markets in providing opportunities for workforce participation and economic mobility for graduates of our Buffalo Public Schools. Visit https://lnkd.in/gDwkk7i7 for more information. #modernyouthapprenticeship #youthapprenticeship #careerwisegreaterbuffalo #earnandlearn #culinaryapprenticeship Buffalo Public School System