Employment Programs

Experience Works!

A nonprofit corporation that operates in 44 states and Puerto Rico as a job training and employment program for older and/or disabled Americans and is sponsored by the National Farmers Union, a national farm organization dedicated to preserving the family farm. The local office is located at 750 Portage Road, Haeberle Plaza DMV Building, Niagara Falls, New York 14301. They can be reached at (716) 282-7110.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (Title V)

This program is available to persons 55 years of age or older who meet income guidelines. Enrollees are placed in subsidized employment in a variety of community service agencies. This program is operated in conjunction with the Genesee County Office for the Aging. The unsubsidized employment is based on a six month rotation table. The local office is the Genesee County Job Development; 587 East Main Street, Suite 100, Batavia, New York 14020. They can be reached at (585) 344-2042.

Work Force Investment Act (JTPA)

For persons 55 years of age or older, who qualify, JTPA will provide on-the-job training, classroom training, resume writing, job search assistance, job development and pre-employment skills training.  For more information, contact the Genesee County Job Development at (585) 344-2042.