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Soft Skills Training

Our Soft-Skills Training Program equips participants with the skills they need to secure employment and build meaningful careers. Participants take part in interactive training sessions including resume building, conflict resolution, time management, and practice interviewing. These lessons focus on employability, professionalism, communication and personal development. Each participant works with a mentor who walks alongside them on their journey.

Construction core training

Our Construction Core Training Program is a hands-on construction certification course. The program takes place at an accredited training and education facility. Program graduates earn a nationally recognized certification. Each participant works with a mentor who provides guidance and support. Opportunities may be available for employment or apprenticeships with our partner employers.

Customer Service Training

Our Customer Service Training Program assists participants in the development of the skills necessary to succeed in any position that requires regular interaction with customers. Graduates receive a national certification from the National Retail Federation as well as certificates from Telephone Doctor Customer Service and ServSafe Food Handler. Participants work closely with a mentor throughout this course.

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SKILLS

Soft Skills PROGRAM

You deserve a safe place to build new skills and make a plan to find a new job. 

Our Soft-Skills Training Program equips participants with the skills they need to secure employment and build meaningful careers. Participants take part in interactive training sessions including resume building, conflict resolution, time management, and practice interviewing. These lessons focus on employability, professionalism, communication and personal development. Each participant works with a mentor who walks alongside them on their journey.

LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS

Soft-skills teaching | You’ll learn resume building, conflict resolution, time management, goal setting, budgeting, successful interviewing tactics, and more.

One-on-one mentoring | You will be paired with a mentor who will provide support throughout the program.

Enhanced Portfolio | A polished resume, graduation certificate, and personalized letter of reference. 

WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US

Schedules vary based on need. Typically 8 sessions, 2x a week for 3 hours each class. 

CORE

CONSTRUCTION CORE PROGRAM

If you’ve wanted to learn more about construction as a career path, this is the place to begin.

Our Construction Core Training Program covers the basics of construction and graduates receive NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) certification in Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills along with hands-on training. The classes are held at an NCCER accredited training center. Participants work with mentors who provide guidance and support. Opportunities may be available for employment or apprenticeships with our partner employers.

LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS

  • Nation-wide certification in NCCER’s Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • 716 Ministries graduation certificate
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Advantage for hiring by ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) affiliated companies
  • Opportunities to pursue apprenticeships that focus skill sets and lead to a career in the construction trades 
SERVICE

CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

DEVELOP NECESSARY SKILLS TO INTERACT WITH CUSTOMERS.

Our Customer Service Training Program assists participants in the development of the skills necessary to succeed in any position that requires regular interaction with customers. Graduates receive a national certification from the National Retail Federation as well as certificates from Telephone Doctor Customer Service and ServSafe Food Handler. Participants work closely with a mentor throughout this course.

LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS

  • National Retail Federation Certification in Customer Service
  • Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training and Certificate
  • ServSafe FoodHandler Training and Certificate
  • 716 Ministries Graduation Certificate
  • 716 Ministries Personalized Letter of Reference

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Want to start something new?

If you are: 

  • Looking to volunteer your time and skills as a mentor
  • Interested in job training
  • An employer looking to build your team
  • Interested in a quote

We’d love to have you join us in our work to create opportunities and connections in Western New York.

BUFFALO, NY

301 14th Street 

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716 Ministries is a faith based entrepreneurial nonprofit that empowers individuals and transforms neighborhoods through job training, construction services, and facilities support in Western New York. US 501 (c)(3) public charity. EIN: 30-0045548