RochesterWorks! Now Offers Free Online Training If you are looking to upgrade the skills of your employees, our free online program may be just the solution. Provide training right at employee workstations - basic computer, supervisory, customer service, and more. See details and how to apply

Hannah Morgan Shares Expert Tips for Submitting Your Resume for Posted Jobs Yes, you will have to submit your resume for jobs you see posted. It will fall into a terrible black hole, but you know that, so you will follow up persistently! See details

Upcoming Guest Speakers
With unemployment on the rise, RochesterWorks! has been increasing the diversity and quantity of workshop offerings.  This April, RochesterWorks! is bringing four new guest speakers to our line-up of workshops. Read more

Training Grants Available for Human Service Organizations
Non-profit, human service organizations may apply for grants to help meet the demands for skilled workers and upgrade employee skills. Request up to $5,000 per application for training. See Details and How to Apply

Apply Now for New Wired Scholarships
New grant funding is available to upgrade worker skills. Apply now for up to $25,000 in funds. Apply for Grants // See Most Recent Wired Awards

21% More Job Seekers Turn to RochesterWorks! for Help
2008 Annual Report Now Available
RochesterWorks! marked many successes in the 2007-2008 year despite decreased funding. Innovative approaches and embracing an array of technology-based tools enabled our two Career Centers to sustain high quality services for job seekers and businesses. Read Report

Youth Explore Careers at Special Event More events coming up - sign up in advance!
RochesterWorks! Youth Job Connection Event helped youth meet face to face with youth-friendly employers, hearing directly about what they are looking for when they are recruiting. Full story

Skill Assessments Improve Hiring Outcomes
A local leader in manufacturing and distribution used the WorkKeys job skills assessment system to recruit, hire and retain qualified and skilled machine operators for its factory. Full story

Career Readiness Credential Gains Momentum
The Career Readiness Credential, which assesses skills in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information, can help employers identify candidates' trainability. Learn how you can benefit

Appointments
Bakewicz Appointed Business Services Manager
Christina Bakewicz, formerly Business Services Coordinator, has been promoted to Business Services Manager. Bakewicz has more than ten years' experience in workforce development, outreach and program management. Full story

Home Care of Rochester Benefits from GrantsWith RochesterWorks! help, Home Care of Rochester, a 30 year old home health agency, has been awarded more than $41,000 in grants to improve productivity. Full story

Survival Skills for the Workforce WildernessBy Lee Koslow, Comprehensive Assessment and Training Team Leader
Have you recently lost a job and accepted a new, lower paying job to pay the bills? Are you keeping your head above water financially, but not happy? If this describes your circumstances, then congratulations ... you now have a survival job! Full story

There is Life After the Automotive Industry After losing her production job at Valeo Electrical Systems due to foreign competition, RochesterWorks! helped Yoosoon take advantage of retraining and wage support benefits offered through the federal Trade Act to train for a new career. Full story

Eve Lands Ideal Position at Wegmans with New Knowledge and Desire to SucceedReturning to work 26 years after raising her children, Eve faced many challenges. But with RochesterWorks! help she was equipped with every skill she needed to be successful in her job search. Full story