Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc.

Grades K–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary
CareerWise Greater Buffalo (CWGB); an initiative of Say Yes Buffalo, is helping to bring to fruition the vision for a more equitable and thriving Western New York economy through an exciting Modern Youth Apprenticeship (MYA) Program. The earn-and-learn model offers eligible seniors from participating Buffalo Public Schools the life changing opportunity to earn a family supporting wage, learning alongside seasoned professionals while also receiving related classroom instruction from our postsecondary education partners. At the completion of the multi-year program, apprentices earn a certificate, and they are ready to step into full time roles in in-demand, high growth positions in Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Business Operations, Culinary, Financial Services, Information Technology, and more- creating options for students and a new, diverse talent pipeline for employers.
ORGANIZATION TYPE
Non-Profit Operator
STUDENTS SERVED
1000+
GEOGRAPHIC REACH
Local
LOCALE(S) SERVED
Urban
WBL SERVICE MODELS
Internship, Apprenticeship
DELIVERY MODALITY
Workplace-based
TYPICAL DURATION
Long-term
SCHOOL-BASED TIMING
In-school
COMPENSATION TYPE
Paid, Academic Credit, Credential
STAKEHOLDERS SERVED
Employers, Students
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
English Only
TARGETED POPULATIONS
Underrepresented Minorities
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
No
CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT
Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Cross-cutting Cluster, Digital Technology, Financial Services, Hospitality, Events, & Tourism, Marketing & Sales
FUNDING MODEL
School Budgets, Earned Revenue, Philanthropy

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