The Buffalo Center

photo © David Muller

The Buffalo center reflects the diversified base of the binational regional economy.  Many of our activities are geared to manufacturing industries, construction trades, health care and the high-tech sectors. With roots dating back to 1946 when the first ILR Extension office opened in downtown Buffalo, the Buffalo center provides a full range of professional education and information services.  Companies, public sector agencies and unions come to us for customized training that addresses the challenges of their specific workplaces.  Credit and noncredit certificate programs meet career needs of working people in all occupations.  The Buffalo center is also the base for ILR's Institute for Industry Studies and the Workplace Health & Safety Program. 

Champions at Work

Released in September 2000, Champions at Work:  Employment, Workplace Practices and Labor-Management Relations in Western New York is a regional assessment and benchmark designed to inform enterprise and regional development. It is called Champions at Work because the findings clearly indicate that in workplace practices, labor relations, and workforce quality, Western New York is a world-class region.

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Learn more about these programs

• Buffalo Labor Studies
• Buffalo Management Studies (Formerly Supervisory Studies)
• Buffalo SHRM Certificate On-Line
• Buffalo SHRM Certificate Program
• Institute for Industry Studies
• Lead-Based Paint Training Activities
• Management Programs
• Workplace Health and Safety