477 Program submitted by Nancy Toth, Acting Director, Allegany Territory
The 477 Program offers a variety of services to eligible members who reside on or within a 25 mile radius of the Allegany, Cattaraugus and Oil Springs territories. The program funding originates from three different federal agencies. We offer a Work Experience program of 500 hours participation to Youth ages 18- 24 years old and adults. Classroom training is available for skill building and certificate attainment at local training facilities such as BOCES and BTTI for CDL training. Online certificate training is also an option. A new youth employment program has just started called YES. Youth Employment Services offers afterschool work activities and weekly workshops as part of a comprehensive career exploration activity.
TERC has two High School Equivalency Program Instructors and continuously accept new students and provide tutoring in preparation for the TASC (Testing Assessment in Secondary Completion) testing. This test replaced what was commonly referred to as the GED test. At this time, the TASC test has limited testing availability for locations and the number of in-person seats. Contact the Instructors for more information. Tari and Sarah offer individualized class sessions in career readiness topics in Communication Skills, Soft Skills, Resume Preparation, Interviewing, How To Work With Difficult People, and Customer Service. Both Tari and Sarah offer these sessions in a classroom setting. Laptops are available for use to create a resume or apply for jobs online.
The Seneca Training Center, which is a division under TERC offers training in basic construction technology at least 3 times per year. An advertisement flyer is currently out for recruitment for the next cohort which will begin in January. The STC is also seeking 3 trainees to become part of the advanced group team, led by Instructor, Project Manager Duane “Jim” Ray. The worksite location varies between the Allegany and Cattaraugus Territories, depending on the scope of work requested. The Construction Technology Program is taught by Dan Macakanja, BOCES Instructor.
You can find additional information about TERC on the Seneca Nation homepage under Departments.
Visitors are asked to call ahead for applying for services and schedule an appointment for an in-person visit. Walk-ins are discouraged in the event a staff member is not available. COVID-19 protocols are adhered to which include temperature screening, wearing face masks and answering questions at the door related to COVID-19 precautions.
Our staff is ready and willing to assist participants reach their goals!
Contact information:
Allegany Territory 945-8120
3674 Administration Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779
Katrina Ray, Employment Counselor, Ext. 3045
Tari Squires, HSED & Work Readiness Instructor, Ext. 3058
Patti Brisley, Youth Services Coordinator, Ext. 3043
Nancy Toth, Acting Director, Ext. 3081
Cattaraugus Territory 532-1033
23 Thomas Indian School Drive Ext.
Irving, NY 14801
Veronica Cook, Secretary II, Ext. 5412
Curtis Archer, Employment Counselor Ext. 5420
Sarah Pangborn, HSED & Work Readiness Instructor, Ext. 5049
Seneca Training Center
1169 Old Rte. 17, Steamburg, NY
Phone 354-2050.
Duane “Jim” Ray, Instructor & Project Manager
See Construction Technology Program flyer below:
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