Who We Are
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology has a twofold mission and offers two high quality, tuition-free programs under one roof: The Youth Arts Program (YAP) and the Adult Workforce Program (AWP). The organization's philosophy and evidence-based practices are deeply rooted in delivering quality programming by exceptional teaching artists, developing trusting relationships, demonstrating respect for all, and providing a creative, encouraging environment.
Our Mission: To provide opportunity for careers through the arts and workforce development
Our Vision:
- Improve high school graduation rates
- Ensure access to safe environments to learn and prosper
- Develop family sustainable wage earners
- Contribute to economic and social growth
What We Do
BCAT serves approximately 120 youth during the school year and approximately 50 more during the summer 6-week session. BCAT youth attend the free program daily from 3pm-6pm and may select from classes in sound engineering, theater, hip-hop dance, music, photography, visual arts or digital media.
Tutoring is provided for those students not meeting acceptable academic benchmarks. Classes are project-driven and result in performances, paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and more. Most importantly, students are engaged in real work that challenges them to meet high standards and deadlines. Our Teaching Artists and Staff work to ensure that BCAT youth are prepared for not only the creative process but also knowledgeable on selling their work.
The Adult Workforce Program delivers on BCAT's mission by addressing the training and life skill needs of those who have lost their way and are looking for new careers. BCAT offers nine-month courses to become either a Pharmacy Technician, Medical Coder, Sterile Processing Technician or Phlebotomist. Both Sterile Processing and Phlebotomy are our two newest programs, put into place to address the needs of those 18-24 year olds who do not go directly to college and are looking for a path into the healthcare field. Our Adult Day Program students are in classes from 9am-3pm daily and must complete a 6-week internship program to successfully graduate. Our night classes run from 5:30pm-8:30pm twice a week.
Details
| (716) 259-1680 | |
| cselk@bufcat.org | |
| Crystal Selk | |
| Director of Development | |
| https://buffaloartstechcenter.org/ |
