Building Upstate New York’s Next Generation of Talent.

CareerWise Greater Buffalo, an initiative of Say Yes Buffalo, connects high school seniors to multi-year, earn-and-learn youth apprenticeships in high-growth fields like advanced manufacturing, IT, and financial services—providing wages, credentials, and a direct path to meaningful careers. By bringing together schools, employers, and policymakers, we’re creating dynamic pathways that prepare young people for success while strengthening the region’s workforce.