Employment and Training

The SNI Employment and Training Department is assisting Seneca youth and adults to succeed in the workforce, encourage self-sufficiency, learn about the work world, and facilitate the creation of job opportunities and any services related to these activities.

Employment and Training provides a broad range of services to the Seneca community incorporated into three programs within the department:

  • Tribal 477 program link
  • Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program link
  • GED program

The department will provide job related services including job search and placement assistance, computer bank, resume development, vocational training.

Three Programs within the Department include:

  • Tribal 477 program initiative is the creation of the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act, Public Law 102-477 aka 477. 477 is able to integrate several funding streams into one governmental unit to provide consolidated services to eligible members of the Seneca Nation as related to employment and training opportunities.
  • Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program provides unique, individualized services to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians with a documented disability in preparing for and engaging in gainful employment by providing culturally appropriate vocational rehabilitation services.
  • GED program provides individualized adult education services to members of Seneca Nation that are in need of the GED to obtain employment.

GED® Program Name Change

Posted in: Employment and Training

What's New in SNI Adult Education (formerly GED®)?

We have a new name! The GED® name has been purchased by a publishing company (Pearson), and has become a registered trademark. This means that GED® must be represented by the registered trademark symbol whenever it is used in communications such as this article. So it was necessary to change our program name to something that wasn't owned.

 In addition, Pearson will make sweeping changes to the General Education test to be put in place January 2014. The good news is New York State opted out of Pearson's  plan, along with many other states. New York has been in negotiations with many companies to have a test written, and be phased in over the next three years. They just announced CTB/McGraw Hill, as the writer of the new High School Equivalency Diploma test, a blessing to our program because we currently use many of McGraw-Hill's cutting edge, research based resources in our classroom!

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New Teacher, New Hours!

Posted in: Employment and Training

GREAT NEWS! Allegany GED® will have a teacher 5 days a
week!

Beginning Monday, March 25th there will be an Adult Education Teacher at the Allegany Adult Education Program (formerly GED®). Classes will be Monday through Friday 9am to 3:30pm.

Marjorie Andrews comes from the BOCES center, where she has been employed as a GED® teacher. We are very excited to have her join our team, and hope you will stop in to meet her soon!

Employment and Training Department, Allegany 3674 Administration Drive, Salamanca (716) 945-8146

Become a Certified Lifeguard!

Posted in: Employment and Training

Have you ever thought of becoming a lifeguard? Now is your chance! Classes are now forming and will be held at the Cattaraugus Community Center, April 26th through 28th. Please see the attached flyer. For any questions contact Heidi John or Leroy Henhawk at the CCC, (716) 532-8450 ext 5703

OSHA 2013 Training

Posted in: Employment and Training

The OSHA 10 Hour Training Program for the Construction Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.

Financial Aid available to eligible candidates.

Call Employment & Training Today!

Cattaraugus: (716) 532-1033

Allegany: (716) 945-8120

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant

Posted in: Employment and Training

BECOME A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT AND HOME HEALTH AIDE!

CLASSES NOW FORMING

Sponsored by SNI EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING DEPARTMENT

There are excellent employment opportunities in Western New York for individuals that are certified as Nursing Assistants/Home Health Aides.

Students receive 140 hours of instruction in the class-room, laboratory and clinical experience.

Funding is available for those who qualify.

For more information, see the flyer or call Employment & Training (716) 532-1033