When Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology was still in the idea stage more than a decade ago, M&T Bank was part of the founding group of funders that helped bring the arts and technology nonprofit to Buffalo after learning about its success in Pittsburgh. Along with First Niagara Foundation,
When Dr. Ian Barrett, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer with Kaleida Health, describes the urgent need for healthcare workers, he points to the pandemic as a key turning point. “While we had gaps in our healthcare workforce before COVID, we now have craters,” he says, noting that
When Stephanie Rivera, owner of Half Luna Empanadas, was recruited by a friend and colleague to serve on the BCAT board, she was somewhat familiar with the organization and as she learned more, she realized how much BCAT’s work aligned with her interests and values. Stephanie learned about BCAT’s high
BUFFALO CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY POWERS UP WITH ERIE COUNTY CULTURAL CAPITAL GRANT ERIE COUNTY, NY, December 11, 2024 — The Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, at home in their new East Side facility on Sycamore Street in Buffalo, will be helping more students and adults seeking
BCAT Names Dr. Michael Cropp Board Chair Robert Gioia Steps Down After Appointment to International Joint Commission The Board of Directors of Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) named Michael W. Cropp M.D., M.B.A, to serve as Chairman of the Board effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Cropp is the
Charisma DuBois Hired as Adult Workforce Director of Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT) recently appointed Charisma DuBois as Adult Workforce Director at the nonprofit organization. BCAT offers cost-free programs designed to engage, build skills, and highlight new opportunities so that high school
Belfast Eyes BCAT as Model for New Arts and Technology Workforce Development Center for Northern Ireland Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT) staff hosted a delegation from Belfast, Northern Ireland today for a tour and discussion so Irish officials can learn more about BCAT as they consider the model
BCAT Graduates Receive Certificates of Completion from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Twenty-three students in Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT) Landscaping Maintenance Technician class were awarded certification from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) upon completion of the 60 hour, 5-week class and successfully completing
BCAT Establishes the Blythe T. Merrill Scholarship to Offer Financial Aid for Graduating High School Seniors Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT) today announced the establishment of the Blythe T. Merrill Scholarship to support the organization’s graduating high school seniors with college expenses. The Scholarship was conceived in response
BCAT Names Sean Crawford Director of Development Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT) has named Sean Crawford as Director of Development, overseeing all fundraising and development activity for the nonprofit organization. BCAT offers cost-free programs designed to engage, build skills, and highlight new opportunities so that high school and
BCAT’s youth artists participated in the opening reception for DreamCore Collaborative Exhibition on July 22 at BOX Gallery. The opening reception, hosted by local poet/musician Millie Rea, featured writers from BCAT and Just Buffalo Literary Center. DreamCore Collaborative Exhibition is a youth-centered gallery showing at the BOX Gallery, 667 Main
Bank of America recently recognized the Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT) as a Neighborhood Champion for 2021. In recognition of BCAT’s dedication to the community, BCAT will receive a $50,000 grant and access to leadership training to invest in the growth of the organization. “We are very appreciative
