Hundreds Achieve Career Readiness Credential RochesterWorks! has now assessed more than 700 job seekers, with 82% having achieved a credential. The program benefits both employers and individuals, who find satisfaction and accomplishment achieving a certain CRC level especially in difficult economic times. Read more

Businesses Awarded $739,279 in Grants to Train 1,129
Businesses in a number of different industries have been awarded $739,279 in grants from April 1 to June 30, to provide a diverse array of training to employees. See Awards and How to Apply

RochesterWorks! Web Site Has a New Look
RochesterWorks! Web site has a new look! Responding to the needs of job seekers and businesses, we've introduced a new streamlined user-friendly format. Take a look

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RochesterWorks! Connects More than 1000 Youth with Summer Jobs
“This is the job I’ve always dreamed of," and “I’m learning skills that I can use for the rest of my life,” are just some of the sentiments expressed by youth ages 14-21 years who were placed in summer jobs. Read more

See BIC Web Site's New Features
Business Information Clearinghouse (BIC) is a virtual one-stop resource center to help you start or grow a business. New features include a business directory, wifi locater, quick access menu, events calendar and more! If you have free or low cost business events to post please send info to Rosa at rsmontanaro@rochesterworks.org.

Heritage Packaging Invests in Employee Training to Expand into New Markets While some companies are cutting back on providing training for their employees, Bill and Kris Smith, President and Vice President of Heritage Packaging are investing in theirs. Read more

New Career Navigator Program for Professional Level Job Seekers Starts This Month Jump start your job search with this five-day interactive, strategic approach to proactively managing your future. Learn transferability of skills into new occupations, job search tools, ownership of your career management, and maximizing the power of group learning and support. Read more

Computer Boot Camp Offers Job Seekers Consistent and Structured Learning Environment
Technology is so powerful and ever-changing. It drives everything and everybody, including employment - from applying for a job online to using various software programs on-the-job. For some people, using a computer is a new concept. Read more

Save the Date! First Annual Career Conference is Nov. 10, Surviving Job Loss in a Changing Economy! On November 10th RochesterWorks!, the New York State Department of Labor, and News 10NBC will host a Career Conference at the Double Tree Inn. This is way more than a job fair! Read more

Guest Speaker Series Provides Fresh Perspectives from Local Experts Town!True to our mission of providing outstanding education and training services, we continue to increase the diversity and quantity of workshop offerings. Don't miss our Guest Speaker Workshop Series, with fresh perspectives from local experts.  Read more

RochesterWorks! Brings More Workshops to the CommunityRochesterWorks! is bringing more workshops to the community through partnerships with the Monroe County Library System, providing job seekers access to job search information. See schedule

A Job Seeker Speaks about His Experience
"I landed at a local start up company," said Jerry. "This is really the best scenario that I could have hoped for, a small company with a good culture that would challenge me intellectually and professionally." Full story

What Do You Do When…
What do you do when you’re middle aged and you lose your job after 12 years with the same employer? Richard Burch faced this particular dilemma when he was laid off from Eastman Kodak. Full story