Veterans Come First!
RochesterWorks! is proud to offer Priority of Service to Veterans and their eligible spouses. What does this mean? If you served in the military, you will be:
* Served first by the next available staff member.
* Given first priority for jobs and training for which you are eligible and qualified.
Supportive Services and Transportation
Job Seekers: Please note effective February 3, 2010 the RochesterWorks! supply of bus passes and gas cards has been fully depleted. We will no longer be issuing any new passes or cards for job search.
Changes have been made to the supportive services policies effective July 1, 2009. Please read the below policies before submitting request forms. Training customers should be advised that documentation is now required for all supportive service requests.
Transportation Assistance for Job Seekers
- Gas Card Policy
- Gas Card Request Form
- Bus Pass Policy
- Bus Pass Request Form
Supportive Services for Unemployed Customers in Training
Please Note: Full-time training is defined as 12 or more classroom hours per week. Supportive Service payments for part-time training will be pro-rated. Please do not submit request forms until all training for the month has been completed.
NEW! Attention Training Customers: Documentation must be provided for all supportive service requests. Before submitting your request, please see guideline #3 below. No payments will be issued without proper documentation.
- Supportive Services Policy
- Supportive Services Request Form
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Upstate New York Tech Sector List
Comprehensive list of local technology companies by sector, compiled by Greater Rochester Enterprise to promote Upstate New York as a technology hub.
Labor Market Information & Workforce Trends
Labor market information includes employment and unemployment data, wage data, employment projections, career info, and a variety of other information designed to help understand labor market conditions. It is designed to help you make informed choices by better understanding of our area's economic picture.
Support Services
Many things can impact your ability to find and keep a job. Organizations in our community offer a wide range of resources to help job seekers with special needs. We can provide referrals to outside agencies, advocacy, and waivers for civil service exams.
Updated 02/03/10
