About Us

University at Buffalo’sCenter for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE):

TCIE is a continuing and professional education university center focused on workforce development and operational excellence. As an industry outreach arm for the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, TCIE is well connected with the regions’ employers, community-based organizations, training providers, community colleges, and technical schools. As an active contributor in workforce development, TCIE works with industry to assess workforce needs, develop, and deliver seated, multi-modal curriculum that increases the size of qualified applicant pool, creating greater economic impact, and greater employment opportunities for the community.

Timothy Leyh

Executive Director, UB TCIE

Meghan Hagen

Project Manager, UB TCIE

Alfred State College

School of Applied Technology at Alfred State College is the premier technology campus for hands on learning and skilled trades in Western New York. The campus faculty are leaders themselves in the skilled trades and have a wide depth of knowledge and experience themselves that is brought to the classroom. The hands-on learning approach for the trades is a desirable learning platform for students to build upon and a solid level of foundation and work ethic which employers demand.

Jeffrey Stevens

Dean, School of Applied Technology

Jennifer Noble

Assistant Dean, School of Applied Technology

David Kostick

Curriculum Developer

GreenForce Training Inc:

GreenForce Training & Staffing is a not-for-profit workforce development organization that provides support services to both job seekers and employers. GreenForce trains and provides support services to underserved populations looking to find good paying, sustainable employment, and recruitment services for employers looking to grow and diversify their workforce.