Workforce Development Initiative

Venture Forthe, Inc. is pleased to announce a new workforce development initiative funded by the New York State Department of Health.
This program is designed to support workforce growth across the Southern Tier region, focusing on the Binghamton, Elmira, Corning, and Hornell communities.
Through this initiative, prospective Personal Care Aides (PCAs) will benefit from:

• A paid 40-hour training program to become certified PCAs

• Complimentary 60-day mentorship support for all newly hired participants, including both job-related guidance and personal support

• Financial assistance to reduce employment barriers, including transportation, childcare, work-related supplies, and other stability-related needs, to support consistent attendance and participation.

• Direct connection to employment opportunities within Venture Forthe, Inc., as well as with partner agencies, upon successful training completion.

This initiative aims to strengthen workforce pipelines while ensuring participants receive the support necessary to achieve long-term employment success and retention.
For more information, please contact GrantsManagement@ventureforthe.com.

Upcoming Classes – 2026

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – June 17
Class – June 22 through June 29 (excluding weekend)
ACD – July 1
Orientation – July 8

Elmira Office: 208 S Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14904
Prep Day – July 1
Class – July 6 through July 13  (excluding weekend)
ACD – July 14
Orientation – July 23

Hornell Office: 320 Canisteo St, Hornell, NY 14843
Prep Day – July 2
Class – July 6 through July 13  (excluding weekend)
ACD – July 14
Orientation – July 22

Hornell Office: 320 Canisteo St, Hornell, NY 14843
Prep Day – July 15
Class – July 27 through August 3 (excluding weekend)
ACD – August 4
Orientation – August 13

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – July 16
Class – July 20 through July 27 (excluding weekend)
ACD – July 28
Orientation – August 5

Elmira Office: 208 S Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14904
Prep Day – July 29
Class – August 3 through August 10  (excluding weekend)
ACD – N/A
Orientation – August 19

Binghamton Office: 120 Plaza Drive, Suite E, Vestal, NY 13850
Prep Day – August 6
Class – August 11 through August 18 (excluding weekend)
ACD – N/A
Orientation – August 26

Hornell Office: 320 Canisteo St, Hornell, NY 14843
Prep Day – August 12
Class – August 17 through August 24 (excluding weekend)
ACD – August 25
Orientation – September 2

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – August 13
Class – August 17 through August 24 (excluding weekend)
ACD – August 25
Orientation – September 3

Elmira Office: 208 S Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14904
Prep Day – August 27
Class – August 31 through September 7  (excluding weekend)
ACD – September 8
Orientation – September 16

Binghamton Office: 120 Plaza Drive, Suite E, Vestal, NY 13850
Prep Day – September 4
Class – September 8 through September 15 (excluding weekend)
ACD – September 16
Orientation – September 23

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – September 10
Class – September 14 through September 21 (excluding weekend)
ACD – September 22
Orientation – September 30

Hornell Office: 320 Canisteo St, Hornell, NY 14843
Prep Day – September 24
Class – September 28 through October 5 (excluding weekend)
ACD – October 6
Orientation – October 14

Elmira Office: 208 S Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14904
Prep Day – September 25
Class – September 28 through October 5 (excluding weekend)
ACD – October 6
Orientation – October 15

Binghamton Office: 120 Plaza Drive, Suite E, Vestal, NY 13850
Prep Day – October 1
Class – October 6 through October 13 (excluding weekend)
ACD – October 14
Orientation – October 21

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – October 8
Class – October 12 through October 19 (excluding weekend)
ACD – October 20
Orientation – October 28

Elmira Office: 208 S Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14904
Prep Day – October 22
Class – October 26 through November 2 (excluding weekend)
ACD – November 3
Orientation – November 11

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – November 4
Class – November 9 through November 16 (excluding weekend)
ACD – November 17
Orientation – November 26

Hornell Office: 320 Canisteo St, Hornell, NY 14843
Prep Day – November 5
Class – November 9 through November 16 (excluding weekend)
ACD – November 17
Orientation – November 25

Binghamton Office: 120 Plaza Drive, Suite E, Vestal, NY 13850
Prep Day – November 18
Class – November 24 through December 1 (excluding weekend)
ACD – December 2
Orientation – December 9

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – December 3
Class – December 7  through December 14 (excluding weekend)
ACD – December 15
Orientation – December 22