Vocational Services

Maria Mayo, Director of Vocational Services
(315) 539-8600 or (315) 255-2285

Seneca Cayuga Industries is the Vocational Services Division of Seneca Cayuga ARC. Services allow individuals to work at their optimum skill level, earn a paycheck and enjoy a productive contribution to their community.

Services include situational work assessment, on-the-job training, sheltered employment, supported employment, job coaching and vocational counseling. With several work locations and many opportunities for community employment, Seneca Cayuga Industries fits the right job to the right person.

Facility Based Training

Workcenters in Auburn and Waterloo provide pre-vocational skills training in assembly, packaging and materials handling through sub-contracts with local industry. Progressive skills training and work experience are provided through the manufacturing of wood products in Auburn and, in Seneca Falls, through the production of knit wear for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Community Based Training

Provides people with the opportunity to secure and maintain employment in the community in three types of work situations:

• Individualized Placement and Employment Support - Individuals are hired by local employers. A job coach provides training, supervision and ongoing support to ensure long-term successful employment.
• On-Site Team Employment - Small groups of individuals work as a team at various businesses. Each team has a job coach who serves as their supervisor and liaison with the employer.
• Mobile Team Employment - Small groups of individuals work as a team, performing custodial maintenance, groundskeeping or similar tasks at several locations. A job coach trains and supervises this mobile team.