University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (UBEOC)

555 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203-1312 www.buffalo.edu/eoc.html
Admissions
716-645-1900

Primary Services
Career Exploration, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Continuing Education, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction, Vocational Education

Description
Provides academic, vocational, and career services to Western New York residents. Students enrolling at UBEOC can select from over 20 programs and services offered days, evenings and some weekends.

In addition to academic and vocational programs, UBEOC also offers specialized learning community programs like ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking).

The ATTAIN lab is an open computer lab offering academic, occupational, and employability courses through technology. Offers programs for:
- Academic & TASC Preparation (Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, English as a Second Language / ESL)
- Certifications (Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Intuit QuickBooks Certification)
- Career Exploration (Nursing Assistant, Home Care, Child Care, Customer Service, Office Skills, Typing Skills, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Maintenance, Security Guard)
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Digital Literacy)

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. On-site and online application process available.

Eligibility
Individuals 17 years of age and older, educationally under-prepared and economically disenfranchised. Candidates must meet economic eligibility criteria.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Complete an application in person or online; for questions, call 716-645-1900. Placement test required.

Must provide the following:
- Proof of income (budget sheet if receiving public assistance, award letter if receiving Social Security, 1040 form for prior years taxes, or proof of unemployment benefits)
- Proof of residency (drivers license/non-drivers license, voters registration card, school ID or bus pass.
- If applicants are not U.S. citizens they must provide proof of immigration status (Form I-94, green card/permanent resident card)

Program Fees
Tuition free.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Dec 03, 2020

Contacts
Ciara Johnson (Primary)
Supervisor for Enrollment Management
ciarajoh@buffalo.edu
716-645-1900
Interim Executive Director
eoc-info@buffalo.edu
716-645-9555