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

Bath, NY: St Thomas Episcopal Church, 122 Liberty St, Bath NY 14810
Prep Day – October 23
Class – October 26 through October 30
Orientation – November 5

Binghamton Office: 120 Plaza Drive, Suite E, Vestal, NY 13850
Prep Day – October 23
Class – October 26 through November 3 (excluding Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Orientation – November 13

Elmira Office: 208 S Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14904
Prep Day – October 20
Class – October 26 through November 2 (excluding weekend)
Orientation – November 11

Corning Office: 35 Bridge St, Corning, NY 14830
Prep Day – November 4
Class – November 9 through November 16 (excluding weekend)
Orientation – November 30

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

Binghamton Office: 120 Plaza Drive, Suite E, Vestal, NY 13850
Prep Day – November 18
Class – November 23 through December 2 (excluding Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Orientation – December 9

Elmira Office: 208 S Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14904
Prep Day – November 19
Class – November 23 through December 2 (excluding Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Orientation – December 11

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

Binghamton Office: 120 Plaza Drive, Suite E, Vestal, NY 13850
Prep Day – December 4
Class – December 7 through December 15 (excluding Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Orientation – December 18

Bath, NY: St Thomas Episcopal Church, 122 Liberty St, Bath NY 14810
Prep Day – December 11
Class – December 14 through December 18
Orientation – December 23