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September 13, 2007 |
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Grant Awards AnnouncedLocal businesses awarded $425,964 to train 668 employees RochesterWorks! has helped administer NY State, On-the-Job Training, Customized Training Grants and Finger Lakes Wired Scholarships totaling almost $426,000 from May to early September 2007. See recipients // Apply for Grants |
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New RFP Issued Proposals sought to connect business leaders in region Finger Lakes Wired is seeking proposals for programs to connect business leaders in the nine-county region to increase collaboration and help advance solutions to critical business issues. Up to $100,000 will be provided. See RFP |
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$350,000 in Business Scholarships Available Apply now for up to $10,000 for training Businesses in several key industries may apply for up to $10,000 in new scholarships to train employees. The funding is an important component in Wired's goal to build a strong and competitive workforce. See details |
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New Web Features LaunchedPowerful Job Search and Online Career Advisor RochesterWorks! has launched several new features on its Web site, www.rochesterworks.org, to help job seekers connect with more than 8,000 jobs in the region and a substantial range of free services. See details |
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First Annual Career Expo Planned |
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Employer Site Workshops Benefit Hundreds |
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2007 Job Skills & Vacancy SurveyJob openings up 53%, 6% employment rise projected for '08 Finger Lakes Wired's new survey shows improvement in the economy and good hiring prospects in many industries. Individuals with key skills can find employment in the region and the picture also looks good for the near future. Full story |
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New Report: Growing the Economy in the Greater Rochester Region Drawing on the Competencies of the Finger Lakes The Center for Governmental Research was engaged to identify the key competencies of the Finger Lakes region and recommend strategies to capitalize on these competencies for the expansion of the region's economy. Full report |
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2007 Friend of Business and Workforce Award Five Star Bank President Marty Birmingham is recipient Birmingham has been a visionary leader for the Workforce Investment Board and a true advocate for the business community and our workforce. Full story |
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Youth Honored for Completing Digital Skills InternshipsThirty young people who completed RochesterWorks! Digital Skills program were honored at a Celebration Ceremony August 30. Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and NY State Senator Joe Robach awarded certificates. Digital Skills helps youth gain critical business and technical skills. Full story |
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$5,000 Grant from First Niagara Bank Helps YouthRochesterWorks! received a grant of $5,000 from First Niagara Bank to help expand paid work experience opportunities for youth who want to participate in the Digital Skills for Youth program. Full story |
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Brinkman Precision Fills Vacancies and Trains 31 Workers Brinkman Precision Inc. received some $14,000 in Customized Training funds through RochesterWorks! to help advance careers of 31 employees, improve upon the capacity and efficiencies, and fill four vacancies. Full story |
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Friendly Home Trains and Hires New Workers and Creates Model for Other Industries $23,000 in funding helped The Friendly Home create and conduct a training course that put seven people to work and created a model that can be used in other organizations. A significant feature of the initiative is the mentoring and coaching that goes hand-in-hand with the on-the-job training. Full story |
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Career Insights By Connie Felder |
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September 14, 2007 ADVANCE-NY (#25-M) Training Grant Workshops September 19, 2007 September 19, 2007 September 26, 2007 October 3, 2007 October 4, 2007 |
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