The primary mission of the ECC Workforce Development One Stop Center is to help jobseekers access the skills they need to obtain employment while linking individuals to hiring employers. All of our services are complimentary - there is never a cost to receive our services. The ECC Workforce Development One Stop Center is funded by the Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development Consortium, Inc. on behalf of the Workforce Investment Board of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. Explore alternative career paths, upgrade your computer skills, compare salary data for different occupations, learn which careers are in demand, get résumé writing tips and much more!

Job Seeker Services

The One Stop offers state of the art computers with high speed Internet access for jobseekers, as well as classroom and meeting space for visiting businesses. Complimentary computer classes and workshops are also offered on a wide range of topics including:

• Windows Vista
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Publisher 2007
• Job Search Labs
• How to Work With Difficult People
• Modern Interview Techniques
• Career Exploration
• Networking Groups and Business Services Job Clubs

Complimentary Workshops for Job Seekers

The Erie Community College One Stop Center offers many complimentary workshops to help you achieve your career goals.

Career Exploration
This workshop will assist participants in making a career choice using personality, interest and skill assessments.

Creating and Using E-mail
Learn how to create a personal e-mail account and how to send attachments.

Discover
This workshop is designed to assess a person's abilities, interests and values as they relate to the "World of Work." Assessments will be done on a personal and group basis. Prerequisite: Must have basic computer skills.

Exploring the Hidden Job Market
In this workshop the student will explore all possible resources and tools involved in conducting a thorough job search.

How to Complete Online Applications
Many employment opportunities can only be applied for online. So gain this easy-to-learn skill by attending an online application training seminar. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills.

How to Make Your Age an Asset
This workshop will provide you with some fresh ideas for your job search regardless of your age.

How to Work with a Difficult Colleague
Reduce job stress and remove obstacles to your success by learning how to negotiate solutions to workplace conflicts.

How to Work with a Difficult Supervisor
Reduce job stress by learning coping strategies to improve your professional relationships with difficult supervisors.

Job Hunting 101
Discover job hunting rules and how to conduct an effective job search utilizing the resources at the One Stop Center.

Job Search Assistance Lab
This is an open lab that will provide you with some new techniques for job searching.

Job Training for Demand Occupations
This workshop will provide an overview of eligibility for occupational training grants as well as the "next steps" of the process.

The Internet & Your Job Search
Learn how to do an online job search, research businesses, and discover other tips to help with your job search.

Modern Interview Techniques
Learn how to make a positive impression and how to answer some of the most commonly asked interview questions.

Orientation to One Stop Services
Learn about the cost-free services available to jobseekers from friendly and resourceful staff at the ECC One Stop Center.

Posting Your Résumé Online
During this workshop you will learn about keywords and how to post your résumé online. Pre-requisite: Must be able to access an electronic version of your résumé via email, floppy disk or flash drive.

Résumés and Cover Letters
This workshop will teach you how to write résumés and cover letters.

Résumé Writing 101
In this 2 day workshop participants will learn helpful tips, résumé guidelines, and write a professional résumé.

Selling Yourself to the Employer
In this workshop participants will learn how to present and sell themselves to an employer through image and body language.

Not sure which workshops you should take? Let us help you decide. You may register for these classes at 716-270-4444. The One Stop is conveniently located just minutes away from the ECC South Campus at 3176 Abbott Road, in Orchard Park, New York, 14127.

The ECC One Stop Center is funded by the Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Development Consortium, Inc. on behalf of the Workforce Investment Board of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.