CenterState Tech & Culture

For Job Seekers

Tech and Culture can help candidates get connected to local opportunities for trainings and careers in the tech industry. Through its dual focus on job seekers and employers, participants gain access to: 

• Professional development events and networking opportunities. 

• Career navigators and mentorship connections. 

• Job openings, training programs, and candidate referrals. 

• Local employer spotlights and industry connections. 

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Training Partners 

CenterState’s Tech & Culture is proud to collaborate with leading training and educational institutions that empower individuals to build both technical expertise and professional readiness. Through these partnerships, participants gain access to skill-building programs aligned with today’s most in-demand careers.

• SUNY EOC: A community-focused institution offering tuition-free programs in high-demand career areas including healthcare, IT and business.
• OCC (Bridge Program): This certificate program introduces students to essential manufacturing skills and machining technologies, connecting them to pathways in Central New York’s growing advanced manufacturing sector.
• Le Moyne College ERIE 21: ERIE21 (Educating for our Rising Innovation Economy) prepares learners from middle school to adulthood for tech-related careers through mentorship, hands-on training and college-to-career pipelines. 
• ON-RAMP: A community-centered initiative designed to connect individuals to in-demand careers in manufacturing and construction. Through strong partnerships with local training providers and employers, ON-RAMP offers hands-on training, career navigation and support services tailored to help participants overcome barriers and succeed in the workforce.