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Youth Workshops
Get a head start on finding a job by attending these free workshops. Schedule
Vocational Training Programs
Hot Careers!

Learn about your skills and talents - and explore over 1000 exciting careers!

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Get an Awesome Job Application

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Interviews that Get You the job!

Attend this free interactive workshop for youth that will give you the coaching and practice you need to professionally sell yourself in the interview. See schedule

NEW! Online Skills Assessment
GOT SKILLS? Prove it!
With a new skills assessment, that will give you the opportunity to assess your skills as you begin your career.  See Info

 

  
 
 
 
Hot Jobs! - New This Week!
Financial Advisor
Shipping & Recieving Clerk
Public Safety Officer
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New! Transportation Assistance 
New!  Effective July 1, 2009  Transportation Assistance for Job Seekers:
If you have been an active member of RochesterWorks! for the past 30 days and need help covering costs involved in your job search, you may be eligible for transportation assistance through our new gas card program.  Click here for more information on requesting a gas card or bus pass.
New! Supportive Services
New!  Effective July 1, 2009  Supportive Services for Unemployed Customers in Training:
If you are enrolled full-time in a Workforce Investment Act funded training program and need assistance with housing, daycare or dependent care, medical or transportation costs, you may be eligible for supportive service assistance.  Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and request forms.
Got Skills? Prove It
In today's demanding job market, companies want candidates with skills critical to work performance and success.  We now offer an Internet based skills assessment program.  See Info
Employer of the Month
 
            LDA Life and Learning Services is a nonprofit agency that serves people who are seeking help in meeting their educational or life skills goals.More info
Podcasts & Video
Hear Podcasts from Cornell University experts on job search strategies, interviewing techniques, resume writing, entrepreneurship, and more.  Listen online or download to your mp3 player.
 
View Video of Top Stories
Networking

Get Connected! Join The Job Network!
Learn how to be a part of this group and find other networking resources.

Local Staffing Firms

Need more help with your job search? Contact local staffing firms

Workshops for Professionals

 We're helping more executive-level job seekers get work! Attend Professional Series Workshops. See how you can benefit.

Workshops in the Community

RochesterWorks! is delivering workshops at local libraries and community organizations to help job seekers get the information they need.  Click here to learn more.

New Workshops!
Basic Skills Boot Camp for Computers, Beginning July 6th, Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm,  In this 4 day course, you will learn about the basics of the computer.  For more information, click here
 
Is Your Resume a Gate Opener or Gate Closer?, July 15th, 11:30am - 1:30pm,  There are red flags in resumes that immediately disqualify the sender. Without misleading an employer, you can create a resume that emphasizes your qualifications and eliminates inappropriate age discrimination.
 
LinkedIn: Getting Started, An Overview, July 24th, 9:00am - 11:00am,  This workshop is intended for novices and above who believe they are not yet utilizing LinkedIn to its full advantage.  For more information, click here
Resources for Entrepreneurs

See helpful links

Share Your Job Seeker Tips

If you have landed a job, what advice would you give others? Email us or complete this form and submit it to any Career Center. See tips

Career Resources

Check out these great videos about Optics Careers on YouTube!
Optics, Part I
Optics, Part 2
How camera lenses are made

Occupations That Do Not Require A Four-Year Degree Paying More Than $10/hr Hour
Top 10 Blue Collar Jobs of the Future
America's Top 50 Jobs
Go Retail! Career Opportunities
Online Job Search Resources
Resources for Entrepreneurs

It Worked for Me!
 
 
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Dear Pat:
I have been meaning to write you.  I really need to say THANK YOU!!!  The Professional Series Workshops were the key to my getting a great job. The pay was more than I ever expected. 

Connie's Career Insights

Personal Growth Has Career Payoffs
By Connie Felder

Get Help Paying for Training

Training for a new career just got easier! We can help pay for your training! Call 258-3500 today! Read more

Support Services

Many things can impact your ability to find and keep a job. See community resources

Post Your Job Openings - Free!
Grant Funding
Grant Awards

62 Businesses Awarded $753,929 in Grants Jan - Mar 2009

Workshops
 
Building an Effective Team
Thursday, June 18, 2009
2:00-4:00PM
Click here for more information.
 
Creating a Web Presence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
2:00-4:00M
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Social Networking for Business
Thursday, August 20, 2009
2:00-4:00 PM
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Wellness in the Workplace
Thursday, September 17, 2009
2:00-4:00PM
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The Intergenerational Workforce
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
9:00-11:00 AM
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Taking Your Business International
Thursday, November 19, 2009
2:00-4:00 PM
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Self-Employed to Corporate
Thursday, December 17, 2009
2:00-4:00 PM
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Recruitment Services

Save money and time! Outsource your recruitment needs to RochesterWorks!

Quick Links to Resources

Guide to Employer Services
Occupational Information. - O*Net
Workforce Training Providers
Rochester Works! Partner Agencies

Labor Market Information
 
Explore the impact of wildlife recreation activities on the NY State economy in this article.
Business Success Stories

Training Grants Help Special Care Systems Enhance Efficiency

Home Care of Rochester Benefits from Grants

RochesterWorks! Helps Unity Health System Meet its Recruitment Needs

Employing Youth

See guidelines and requirements

Job Readiness Services Help Special Education and Transition Students

Hiring People with Disabilities

See our helpful brochure

Did You Know?

Commute Patterns for the Finger Lakes Region

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Event Calendar
Recruiting 'Round Rochester,  Mondays, 10:00am - 1:00pm.  Please come prepared, bring a resume and dress for success!
 
Bringing the Workshops to Your Community, RochesterWorks! is delivering workshops at local libraries and community organizations to help job seekers get the information they need.   To learn more, click here
 
The 50+ Career Search Series, July 2009, click here for more information
 
New WorkshopBoot Camp for Computers, beginning July 6th, 9:00am - 12:00pm
 
Networking Group, The August Group, July 8th, 9:00am -11:00am
 
New Workshop, LinkedIn: Getting Started, An Overview, July 24th, 9:00am - 11:00am
 
Latest News
Request for Applications
RochesterWorks is accepting applications until June 19th for project-based youth summer work experience.

Positive Job Market Expected for Rochester, NY MSA according to a new Manpower Report
3rd Quarter 2009 Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for Rochester, NY MSA
3rd Quarter 2009 Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for US
 

Department of Labor PowerPoint Presentation Regarding Rochester Regional Employment Trends

Apply to be a Workshop Facilitator
RochesterWorks is accepting on-going applications for Workshop Faciliators to expand the delivery of services through the use of technology and at venues throughout the community.

RochesterWorks! Now Offers Free Online Training

Post Your Jobs -- Triple Exposure & Free!
With one e-mail, your job will be posted on our Hot Jobs page, America’s Job Exchange, and in our career centers. For info e-mail hotjobs@rochesterworks.org.

 

 

 

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