Niagara County provides a wide range of educational possibilities that are offered through a unique variety of educational facilities and institutions. Bachelor, Associate and advanced university degrees can be earned days, nights, full or part time. Niagara County also offers programs for young workers and re-trained individuals to sharpen their skills for entry into today's challenging marketplace.

Niagara County has ten public school systems. Vocational and technical training schools also support the needs of local business and industry.

Western New York is home to 15 four-year schools, graduating more than 20,000 from a base of more than 100,000 annually. The largest public university in the State, the University of Buffalo, offers more than 300 graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

Colleges, Universities and Educational and Training Institutions:
Niagara University	716-286-8585
Niagara County Community College	716-614-5905
Orleans/Niagara BOCES	716-731-4176
Niagara County Employment and Training Department	716-278-8140

Niagara County Community College

The college sponsors several specific initiatives to help facilitate economic develop in Niagara County.

Small Business Development Center (small business start up assistance, business counseling and support)
716-614-6480 | Fax 716-614-6825

International Trade Resource Center (import and export assistance, seminars and resources)
716-285-4793 | Fax 716-285-4797

Cooperative Education and Placement Services (recruits coop students, graduates and alumni)
716-614-6290 | Fax 716-614-6700

Community Education Program (short term vocational training, computer training, professional development)
716-0614-6470 | Fax 716-614-6822