RochesterWorks! Launches New Virtual Job Fair Employers: Reach Target Candidates 24/7 from the Convenience of Your Computer!
RochesterWorks! new Virtual Job Fair is a cost-effective 24/7 online recruiting event showcasing your jobs to high caliber job seekers. Reserve your online booth now as we prepare for the first Virtual Job Fair for job seekers May 19. Get unlimited postings, reach a wide audience, save time and money. Details

Market Your Job Openings to Candidates
Recruiting Round Rochester Expands to Two Days
Businesses, you can now market your job opportunities to candidates in a job fair setting Monday mornings from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Thursday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. Since its inception, more than 650 job seekers were seen by more than 24 companies. Full story

Grant Awards Announced
$453,370 in Grants Awarded to Train 713 Area Employees
Forty two businesses in a number of different industries were awarded $453,370 in grants to provide training to 713 employees. The funds were awarded from December 15, 2007 - March 21, 2008. See recipients // Apply for Grants

Need Help Filling Entry Level Positions?
Do you have short-term projects that need to be done, but can't find the time? We can customize solutions to fit your needs. Post your jobs on our Web site, participate in the Spring into Success Youth Job Fair and Career Expo, host a Digital Skills Intern, or share your knowledge about careers with future job seekers. Show your commitment to your future workforce and get involved! Contact Becky Havranek, 258-3546.

Upcoming Business Workshops
Communication and Recruiting are Focus
April 25: Communication for Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers and Hiring Your Next Superstar.
May 15: Resources to Identify, Hire & Train Workers Learn more

Connie Felder Named Acting Director of RochesterWorks!
Matt Hurlbutt Leaving for New Position at GRE
Connie Felder, Deputy Director of RochesterWorks! will be appointed Acting Executive Director effective April 25, 2008. Felder will succeed Matthew C. Hurlbutt, Executive Director, who has accepted a position as Managing Director of Business Development for GRE and will leave RochesterWorks! on April 25. Full story

RochesterWorks! Helps Jamestown Container Improve Recruiting
Jamestown Container Companies, a custom box manufacturer, was having a difficult time recruiting qualified employees but since placing their jobs with RochesterWorks! the Falconer, NY-based company has hired four employees at its Rochester plant. Full story

50+ Career Search:  Debunking the Myths
Tele-Seminar April 10, Three-part Series Coming End of April
Dr. Rita Carey's presentation of “50+ Career Search:  Debunking the Myths,” was an overwhelming success, filling all workshops to capacity. Due to popular demand Dr. Carey will be presenting a three-part series for older workers at the end of April. Be sure to reserve your space by pre-registering today. See information

It Worked for Me!
On the Job Training Helps One Job Seeker Find Work
Special Care Systems LLC and RochesterWorks! teamed up to help Jennifer Kopicki gain technical skills through an on-the-job training program. After nearly five months of unemployment, Jennifer came to RochesterWorks! to get more marketable skills and abilities before launching a job search. Full story

It Worked for me!
From Software Technician to LPN - Training Opens Door
Stan Lipiec, a software technician at Eastman Kodak Co., who had worked there for 25 years found out in October 2006 that he was being laid off. With only on-the-job training and no formal education as a software technician, his chances did not look promising to find similar work. Full story

Youth What are You Doing this Summer?
Last day to apply for summer jobs is Friday April 11
RochesterWorks Summer Employment Program in partnership with the City of Rochester’s Summer of Opportunity Program is assisting youth with their summer job search.  This collaborative effort is expected to help more than 1,000 youth ages 14 – 20 find jobs this summer! Full story