Community Education

We are currently offering the following Classroom and Online
Non-credit Professional Development courses:

  • Computer Training Classes at 45 Oak Street, City Campus for Downtown Business Employees - Workforce Development is offering non-credit computer training courses downtown at the convenience of our new facility located at 45 Oak Street next to the Flickinger Sport Center. There is complimentary parking for local business students located on the corner of S. Division and Michigan Streets. Non-credit upskill offerings include: VISTA and XP for Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Basic Keyboarding. Courses can be used to enhance workplace skills for job promotions. THIS TRAINING IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ECC STUDENTS. Call Workforce Development at 851-1800 for information and registration. Online registration available at http://ecconestop.org.

  • Computer Training Classes at ECC One Stop and North Campus - Workforce Development offers non-credit computer training courses at the ECC One Stop Employment and Training Center (3176 Abbott Road, Orchard Park) and at the North Campus (6205 Main Street, Williamsville) for individuals looking to improve or upgrade their computer skills for current or potential employment needs. THIS TRAINING IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ECC STUDENTS. Call Workforce Development at 851-1800 for information and registration. Online registration available at http://ecconestop.org.
     
    North Campus Schedule   ECC One Stop Day Schedule   ECC One Stop Evening Schedule 

  • Wedding Planning Institute - Receive forty (40) hours of classroom training at our SOUTH campus. The cost of the course is $795 which includes a text book/manual provided by the Wedding Planner Institute, Wedding Planning Game, Certificate of Completion, and an opportunity to participate in planning a local wedding event. Registrations can be made by calling 851-1800. Click the title of this program to obtain a copy of the brochure or visit www.weddingplanninginstitute.com. Call for 2009 classroom dates.

  • Workforce Development BEE Insert Distribution - Workforce Development has experienced tremendous growth over the past year. Click on the text to see the newest programs which include the following training programs: Real Estate and Insurance CEUs, NYSERDA Energy Smart Learning Center for Training Residential Contractors, Free training for Bio-Manufacturing Jobs, the ECC One Stop offering complimentary up-skill computer courses in XP and VISTA, our partnerships with Ford and General Motors to provide Automotive Service Technician Training supported by the Niagara Frontier Automotive Dealer's Association, and our expertly held Driver Safety Programs.

  • Bio-Manufacturing Training - Workforce Development in partnership with the local Workforce Investment Board has received a grant in the amount of $100,000 to design and to execute a non-credit training program in Bio-Manufacturing. Course registrations are now taking place for our Spring 2009 course. Please call Carrie Kahn 851-1800 and she will describe the course content and the jobs available in Western New York for this newly created program. This is a perfect course for those who have a science background or manufacturing experience who desire a new career! Classes will be held in the evening to accommodate busy work schedules.

  • The E Learning Center - Workforce Development in partnership with The E-Learning Center provides thousands of non-credit professional development training programs to upgrade your workplace skills. Courses are available online in a condensed and comprehensive format. Questions - call 851-1800.

  • NYS Insurance Professional Continuing Education Units - Take mandated New York State CEUs approved by the Office of Professions to maintain Insurance licensure requirements needed to practice in this professional discipline. Courses are available on-line, 24/7. There are sixteen (16) different course offerings including: Employment Law; Financial Management; Estate Planning; Ethics; Property Insurance; Life, Accident, and Health, Agency Operations, and Commercial General Liability Insurance. Questions, call 851-1800 for additional information. Register on-line at http://eccworkforce.360training.com.

  • NYS Real Estate Professional Continuing Education Units - Our Virtual University offers you 24/7 access to continuing education courses. Choose from the NY 23 Hour Real Estate CE Package, or choose from 18 individual course offerings to fulfill your licensing regulations. Course options include: Home Inspection Basics; Asset Management; Liens, Taxes and Foreclosures; Home Inspection; Real Appraisal-Computer Based; Closing and Settlements Costs-Computer Based; Appraisal and Inspection Basics; Leasing and Property Management; Fair Housing; Contracts, Purchase and Sales Agreements; Tax Favorable Real Estate Transactions; Environmental Hazards; Real Estate Finance; Estimating the Gross Living Area; 1031 Exchanges; NAR Code of Ethics; Pricing to Financing and Risk Management. Registration and payment is completed online at http://eccworkforce.360training.com.

  • NYS Personal Lines, Property and Casualty, or Life, Accident, and Health Pre-Licensing Courses - Interested in changing to a new career? Workforce is offering three different Insurance classroom training courses.  Training hours differ by topic. All course fees include course book and manuals.  Call 851-1800 for course dates. 

  • NYSERDA Building Analyst Professional - Join Workforce in our newest course offerings which target the efficient use of energy for residential homes. Course selections include: Building Analyst, Cooling Professional, Heating Professional, and Envelope Professional. All courses are offered at the City Campus. Call 851-1800 to register.  July 2009 course dates  August 2009 course dates 

  • NYSERDA Envelope Professional Training - This 36-hour course teaches contractors how to use building science technology to analyze and resolve residential energy efficiency issues in regarding indoor air assessment; thermal and pressure boundaries; air sealing work; duct diagnostics; window and door inspections; and ventilation system options. Call 851-1800 to register. July 2009 course dates.  August 2009 course dates.

  • NYSERDA Cooling Professional Training - This 16-hour course, intended for experienced heating contractors, covers advanced cooling system diagnostic, evaluation and repair skills in preparation for the Building Performance Institute’s Cooling Professional written and field exams. Call 851-1800 to register.  September 2009 course dates.

  • NYSERDA Heating Professional NYSERDA Training - This 35-hour course covers advanced heating system diagnostic, evaluation and repair skills in preparation for the Building Performance Institute’s Heating Professional written and field exams. Call 851-1800 to register.  August 2009 course dates  October 2009 course dates

  • American Home Inspector Training - AHIT - This 140 hour classroom course prepares for a new career as a home inspector. Learn how to conduct a thorough home inspection from the moment of pulling into the driveway to writing up the report. After completing the course, you'll understand just what is needed to perform an actual inspection. The course is taught per the ASHI®, NAHI, and CREIA Standards of Practice and you'll experience an in-depth look at each component of a house. Hundreds of slides of actual situations are shown in order to give you the best possible learning environment. This unique class takes you through, in detail, all the phases of a home inspection - including three personal on-site inspections. New York State does not recognize online participation for certification. To register for the classroom course call 1-800-441-9411.

  • Dental Hygiene Restricted Anesthesia Certification and CEU - This course provides Dental Hygienists with five continuing education course modules that are available for continuing education (CEU's) or limited Certification in Nitrous Oxide Sedation and Local Infiltration Anesthesia. Take any number of modules or register for the complete series. Call 851-1800 for our 2009 schedule.

  • NY State Approved Infection Control Training - This three (3) hour course is designed to review various infectious diseases affecting the practitioner. A certificate of completion will be issued upon the completion of the course which meets the NYS DOH Infection Control Training. To 851-1800 to obtain the latest schedule.

  • Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting - This three (3) hour course is designed to provide health care professionals, teachers, coaches, and other professional staff to recognize indicators of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. A certificate of completion will be issued to meet NY State requirements. To register call 851-1800 and to obtain the latest schedule.

  • SAT Test Prep - High School students can take this 18 hour test preparation course for the national SAT College admissions test. The course follows the Cambridge book series. Call our office at 851-1800 to obtain dates for 2009 sessions.


       Coming Soon -

  • Business Chinese
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for Williamsville, Lancaster, Cheektowaga-Maryvale, Amherst, Sweethome, and Eden Central High School Staff, Teachers, High School Juniors and Seniors, and supporting PTAs

The entire Workforce Development team is available to answer any questions you have related to our new professional development courses. Please call us at your earliest convenience.

Carrie Kahn, Executive Dean Workforce Development
Maureen Passmore, Administrative Assistant Community Education
Susan Barris, Principal Clerk
Debbie Carroccia, Receptionist
Nancy Ippolito, Senior Clerk Typist
Nicole Novino, Clerk

Registration Form: A downloadable version of the registration form, which can be completed and faxed or mailed to the following address:

ECC/Workforce Development
121 Ellicott Street
City Campus
Buffalo, New York 14203
New Location: 45 Oak Street Campus Annex
(716) 851-1800
Fax number: (716) 851-1808

Cancellation Policy: ECC makes a decision to offer each course based upon community interest determined by advanced registration. We reserve the right to cancel a course if there is insufficient enrollment.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy: ECC will give a 100% refund with 24 hours notice. Non-attendance does not mean an automatic withdrawal; you must contact the Department of Workforce Development at 851-1800 to cancel your registration.