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US BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK - FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS

  • BUFFALO & NIAGARA COUNTY – Building Construction and Trades Council – Our member unions offer apprenticeships in the construction trade industry.  They train workers to become highly skilled, highly-paid construction workers without incurring any debt.  Apprenticeships place participants on the path to receive high wages, health care coverage and retirement benefits from day one.  We comprise 18 separate unions.

  • NYS Court Officer - Under the direct supervision of a New York State Court Officer-Sergeant and the general supervision of the court clerk or other security supervisory personnel, New York State Court Officer-Trainees serve a two-year traineeship during which time they are responsible for maintaining order and providing security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds. After completion of formal training at the Academy, NYS Court Officer- Trainees may be assigned to all trial courts and court agencies to begin the on-the-job training portion of their traineeship which will include training in court operations and security needs. NYS Court Officer-Trainees are peace officers required to wear uniforms,and may be authorized to carry firearms, execute warrants, make arrests and also perform other related duties. At the end of the two-year traineeship, successful candidates will be promoted from a NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) to a New York State Court Officer (JG-19).   Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 20.5 years old; Possess a High school diploma or the equivalent; Be a citizen of the United States; Be a resident of New York State; Possess a valid New York State Driver's License; Be legally eligible to carry firearms 
  • Real-World Careers - East Aurora Chamber of Commerce (eanycc.com) - This is a new webinar series with the purpose of connecting local students and teachers directly with individuals in various careers and industries to provide a background and pathway to a possible career in that field. It is a 10 part series. Each webinar will focus on a different career path and will feature an expert(s) in that industry.
  • Working in the New York Beauty Industry: What to Know
  •  NYSDLC - Career Connections - Career Connections are exciting interactive virtual discussions with individuals in selected professions. Each Career Connection is designed with middle and high school students in mind, giving them opportunities to learn firsthand the skills and education needed for successful career paths.
  • Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers - Local #3 New York - Buffalo Chapter - Apprenticeship Programs in Bricklaying; Pointing/Caulking/Cleaning; Tile Setting and Tile Finishing.
  • NYS Laborers- Apprenticeship Opportunities
  • US Department of Labor- Apprenticeship Training
  • Job Corps-free career technical training, education and employability skills
  • ASVAB Career Exploration Program- An online interest inventory and direct links to career descriptions
  • AreaVibes- Cost of living calculator.
 
 
 
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FOR MORE CAREER INFORMATION:
 
 
 
www.wave.net/upg/immigration/dot DOT: Dictionary of Occupational Titles
 
www.bls.gov/ Bureau of Labor Statistics
 
 
www.salary.com Salary information
 
www.princetonreview.com Princeton Review
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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