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Matthew Hurlbutt
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RochesterWorks!
T: (585) 258-3534
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T: (585) 586-6650
F: (585) 586-6513

2008 News Releases
9.16.08	2nd Annual Career Expo is October 1
9.08.08	Complemar Named Employer of the Month
6.16.08	Staffing Firms, Myths versus Reality: Free Presentation for Job Seekers
5.21.08	Business Panel Discussion for Job Seekers to Feature Biotech Industry and Litron Laboratories
5.9.08	RochesterWorks! Launching New Virtual Job Fair
5.1.08	Peter C. Pecor Appointed Executive Director of RochesterWorks Inc.
4.29.08	Jamestown Container, Custom Box Manufacturer, is May Employer of the Month
3.31.08	15 Youth Who Completed Digital Skills Program to be Honored at Ceremony Thursday April 3 by Senator Joe Robach and County Executive Maggie Brooks
3.28.-08	RochesterWorks! Names Connie Felder Acting Executive Director
3.28.08	RochesterWorks! Names Datrose, Inc. April Employer of the Month
3.27.08	Two New Workshops for Professional Job Seekers! Confidence and Preparation, Two Keys to Winning the Job Search
3.12.08	RochesterWorks! Job Network Presentation to Feature Panel Discussion with Local Employers for Job Seekers March 19, 2008
2.15.08	City of Rochester and RochesterWorks! Joining Together in First-Ever Partnership to Help 1000 Youth Find Summer Jobs
2.07.08	New Workshops for Business Professionals on Personality Introduction to the Enneagram is Friday, February 15th
2.03.08	RochesterWorks! Names Ravi Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. Employer of the Month for February
2.01.08	Two New Free Workshops Offered for Job Seekers - “Career Management for a Lifetime” and “New on the Job”
1.15.08	RochesterWorks! Names CooperVision, Inc. Employer of the Month for January
1.10.08	Come and Meet Paychex at RochesterWorks! Networking Presentation January 16
1.10.08	RochesterWorks! Offers New Career Readiness Credential
2007 News Releases
11.21.07	A Holiday Survival Kit for Job Seekers is Topic of URN Networking Meeting Nov 28
11.8.07	Metro Circuits Named November Employer of the Month
11.5.07	Be Your Own Boss! Learn How to Turn a Hobby into a Business
11.2.07	Business Owners – Learn about Government Resources and Incentives to Help Your Business Grow at This Free Workshop
10.27.07	Micro Workshops for Businesses Help Employees Improve Communication
10.25.07	Over 50 and Looking for a Job?This Free Workshop Addresses the Facts and Myths
10.22.07	RochesterWorks! Hosting New York State Trooper Recruitment Information Session
10.18.07	Preparing Youth for the Future! Educators, Youth and the Community are Invited to Attend a Special Forum November 7
10.5.07	Rosa Smith-Montanaro Shares “The Secret” to Finding Your Perfect Job - URN Ggroup Meeting
10.3.07	Free Workshop: Incorporating Wellness in the Workplace
10.3.07	Career Expo is Today! Job Seekers! Employers Need You! Great Jobs in Many Fields are Available Now!
9.26.07	Career Development Coach to Present Two Free Workshops in October to Help Job Seekers Sharpen Skills - Bragging Rights and Effective Job Search - A Balancing
9.12.07	Friendly Home VP to Speak at RochesterWorks! Networking Group Meeting September 19 about Career and Training Opportunities
9.7.07	Free Workshops Announced to Help Professional Job Seekers Take Interviewing and Networking Skills to Next Level
9.6.07	RochesterWorks! Launches More Powerful Job Search Function and Online Career Advisor to Help More Job Seekers Find Good Jobs
8.28.07	Senator Joe Robach and County Executive Maggie Brooks to Honor 30 Youth in Digital Skills Program at Celebration Ceremony Thursday August 30
8.17.07	Two Workshops Offered Sept. 7 for Managers & Supervisors on Communication & Performance
8.7.07	Hillside Family of Agencies Staffing Supervisor to Address Networking Group at RochesterWorks! and Discuss Job Opportunities Wednesday, August 15, 2007
7.26.07	Career Development Coach to Present Two Free Workshops in August to Help Job Seekers Sharpen Skills
7.13.07	Networking to Host Financial Discussion for Dislocated Workers
6.21.07	Free Workshops: Coping with Change & Body Language During Interviews
6.19.07	Employees Stressed at Work? Two Workshops Offer Help!
6.01.07	How to Turn an Interest into a Business
6.1.07	Assertive Communication Skills for Women & Performing Your Best
6.1.07	Free Workshop for Job Seekers! June 6 - Building Confidence to Win the Search
5.14.07	Unemployment Insurance 101 - A Primer for Employers
5.29.07	Hillside Family of Agencies to Conduct Recruiting Event at RochesterWorks! June 7
5.3.07	Proposals for Payroll Services Sought for Youth Program
4.26.07	Guest Speaker Series: Free Workshop to Help Job Seekers Be More Comfortable with Job Search Interactions, Interviews and Networking
4.20.07	Two Free Workshops for Employers on NYS Human Rights Law & Unemployment Insurance
4.20.07	County Executive Maggie Brooks to Discuss Job Creation, Local Economy at Community Career Fair on April 26
4.16.07	Guest Speaker Series: Understanding E-Body Language
4.16.07	RochesterWorks! Seeking Proposals for Summer Employment Programs for Disadvantaged Youth
4.06.07	Guest Speaker Series: Put “The Secret” to Work in Your Job Search April 18
4.06.07	Guest Speaker Series: How to Start a Conversation with Virtually Anyone April 17
3.19.07	$12 Million in New State Grant Funding Announced - Local Businesses Encourage to Apply Now
3.15.07	Guest Speaker Series: How to Cope with the Stress of Losing a Job
3.14.07	Proposals Sought for Youth Workforce Development Programs
2.13.07	Micro Instrument Corp Manager to Discuss Company Growth & Career Opportunities at RochesterWorks! Networking Meeting February 21
2.8.07	Want to Be Your Own Boss and Turn an Interest into a Business? Learn How at this Free Entrepreneurship Workshop Tuesday February 13, 2007
2.6.07	“Why Should I Hire You?” is Focus of RochesterWorks! Youth Conference February 20 and 21
2.2.07	RFP Issued - RochesterWorks! Seeking Proposals from Local Staffing Firms to Provide Job Placement Services on Site to Job Seekers
1.30.07	RFP Issued - RochesterWorks! Wants to Expand Workshop Offerings- Facilitator Proposals Sought
1.23.07	Free Workshop for Small Businesses on Government Resources and Incentives Feb 15th
1.16.07	Free Workshop for Businesses on Grants to Help Train and Grow Your Workforce
1.11.07	Volunteers of America to Talk about Jobs and Employment

2006 News Releases
12.07.06	5LINX Enterprises, Inc. to Discuss Career Opportunities
11.09.06	RochesterWorks! Introduces New ‘Job Network' for Job Seekers
11.09.06	New Training Grant Funding Announced! Businesses Encouraged to Apply to Maintain Skilled Workforce & Competitiveness
10.12.06	Spherion Staffing Recruiter to Address URN Networking Group October 18
10.9.06	Job Fair for Youth is October 20 - to Feature 11 Employers and Organizations
9.26.06	Free Workshops Offered for Employers on Hiring and Keeping the Best Workers and Unemployment Insurance
7.12.06	Downtown Career Center Wins Best in NY State Award
6.30.06	Dr. Al Simone to Receive RochesterWorks! Friend of Business Award July 6
6.21.06	Free workshop for Businesses: July 13: Government resources and Incentives to help Your Business Grow
6.13.06	Manufacturer of advanced technology products to address Uneployed Resources Networking group
4.13.06	Synergy Global Solutions VPs to Address Networing Group April 19
4.04.06	Brooks Anounces Hiring Incentive Grant Porgram
3.30.06	Networking Meeting April 5 to Feature Optimax Staffing Coordinator
3.23.06	Spring into Success Youth Conference is April 19,20
3.8.06	Networking Meeting March 15 to Feature Recruiter from The Employment Store
3.1.06	Free Workshop for Employers- March 17: Americans with Disabilities Act, Human Rights Law, and Family Medical Leave Act
2.17.06	Element K Manager to Speak at Networking Group March 1
2.9.06	First-Event Focus on Youth Week is Feb 20-24- Free Workshops
2.8.06	New Introduction to Entrepreneurship Workshop Offered - Feb 15, 2006
2.3.06	Unemployed Resources Networking Group Meeting - Feb 15, 2006 - Civil Service Employment Opportunities
1.20.06	Unemployed Resources Networking Group Meeting - Feb 1, 2006 - Features Recruiters from the University of Rochester Employment Center
1.12.06	Unemployed Resources Networking Group Meeting - Jan. 18, 2006 - Guest Speaker: Faye Gibbs, HR Manager, Time Warner

2005 News Releases
12.28.05	Unemployed Resources Networking Group Meeting - Jan. 4, 2006 - Tips for the Grammatically Challenged
12.02.05	Unemployed Resources Networking Group Meeting Dec. 7 - How Recruiters Can Help Your Job Search Plus…Resumes, Interview Attire & the Job Market
11.22.05	Professional Series Workshops Expanding to all Three Career Center Locations in December
11.21.05	22 Monroe County Businesses to Receive $864,974 in Training Grants
11.03.05	Event Alert: Career Opportunites at BlueTie
11.01.05	Free Workshop: Managing Your Credit
10.28.05	Open Interview Day: More Than 100 Job Opportunities at McDonald's
10.17.05	WIB Chair, Martin Birmingham, Recognized for Outstanding Workforce Leadership
10.04.05	Two Free Workshops to Help Job Seekers Find Jobs
9.28.05	Staying Positive During Your Job Search is Topic of Unemployed Resources Group Meeting on October 5th
9.09.05	New Staffing Firms list and Links Added to Web site
8.23.05	Event Alert: Unemployed Resources Group is September 7 - Opportunities at Optimax
8.12.05	New Employer of the Month Web Feature Links Job Seekers with Growing Companies and Job Openings
8.11.05	Event Alert: Interviewing Techniques- August 17
8.10.05	Free Workshops for Employers on Disability Awareness - September 9 and 23
8.01.05	Comprehensive 3-Year Plan Under the Workforce Investment Act Available for Public Review and Comment
7.18.05	Event Alert: Hurlbutt to Speak on Future Workforce Issues at GVCSHRM Workforce Readiness Forum July 28
7.13.05	Event Alert: Jump Starting a Stalled Job Search
6.06.05	Applications Now Being Accepted for Youth Summer Jobs Programs
6.03.05	Event Alert: Workshop & Panel Discussion: Life After Corporate Reorganization
5.31.05	RochesterWorks! Presents First ‘Friend of Business and Workforce Award' to Congressman Tom Reynolds
5.27.05	Media Advisory - Notice of News Conference Tuesday May 31. Works! RochesterWorks! to Present First Friend of Business and Workforce Award to Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds
5.17.05	June 1 Unemployed Resources Network Meeting. Guest Speaker: Sam Antinore, Account Manager, Aerotek
5.13.05	RochesterWorks! to Award $500,000 to Year-round Youth Jobs Programs. RFP Issued. Proposals Due June 2
5.11.05	May 18 Unemployed Resources Network Meeting. Guest Speaker: Wayne Federation, Ajilon Consulting
5.04.05	Brooks and Partners Showcase RochesterWorks! Digital Afternoons Program
4.26.05	Downtown Career Center Moving to New Location
4.15.05	Youth Summer Employment Conference - April 19, 20, Blue Cross Arena
4.4.05	RochesterWorks! Gates Career Center Wins Best Local One-Stop in State Award
4.1.05	RochesterWorks! Providing $500,000 to Fund Youth Summer Employment Programs. RFP Issued. Proposals due April 27.
3.23.05	Unemployed Resources Network Meeting is April 6. Guest Speaker: Shawn Anderson, Managing Partner, Tap Personnel
3.8.05	Special Workshop for Job Seekers: Disability and Disclosure What's Really Required during the Job Search Process
3.8.05	Unemployed Resources Network - Guest Speaker and Workshop to follow on Non-traditional Job Search Methods
1.25.05	Ruggerio Appointed Business Services Representative
1.07.05	Claudia Gately Promoted to Business Services Manager
1.5.05	Event Notice - Free Workshop: How Your Social Security Benefits are Affected When You Return to Work

2004 News Releases
12.15.04	RochesterWorks! Opens Affiliate Career Center at Mall at Greece Ridge Center
12.04	Brooks, Rochesterworks! And Urban League Open Welfare-To-Work Center
11.24.04	RochesterWorks! and Lifespan Launch New "Bridge Employment Service" for Retirees
11.12.04	Brooks And Johnson Announce Hurlbutt's Return To Head Rochesterworks
10.20.04	Special Event! -- Yours to Discover - Employment Services for People with Disabilities -- The First & Most Comprehensive Event of its Kind in the Region
07.27.04	RochesterWorks! Appoints Connie Felder to Head Downtown Career Center
06.18.04	Brooks and Johnson to Convene First-ever Monroe County - Rochester Workforce Summit -- Collaborative forum will be held June 24th at Convention Center
04.29.04	RochesterWorks! in Gates Offers Free Classes in Keyboarding & Computer Fundamentals for Job Seekers -- Classes Start May 3rd
04.22.04	RochesterWorks! Providing $700,000 to Fund Summer Youth Employment Programs -- Proposals Due May 17
04.16.04	$19.5 Million in New Training Grants Available to Help NYS Manufacturers
03.29.04	$1.85 Million Available for Youth Programs -- Request for Proposals Issued --Proposals Due April 30
03.12.04	NEW GRANT ALERT! -- $11 Million in Training Grants Available for NYS Manufacturers -- Each Manufacturer Can Get up to $200,000 -- Information Session - March 30th
03.03.04	RochesterWorks! Announces Appointments
02.10.04	New Grants up to $100,000 Available to Train Local Health Care Workers -- Goal is to Help Alleviate Critical Worker Shortages
02.05.04	RochesterWorks! Opens Third Career Center
01.08.04	Washington Mutual Seeking Several Hundred Employees for Banking Call Center -- Applications Being Taken at Recruitment Fair Feb. 5 at RochesterWorks! in Gates

2003 News Releases
12.17.03	RochesterWorks! Holding Workshops for Businesses on Training Grant Options and How to Apply
12.01.03	RochesterWorks! Opens Second Location December 1st - New Gates Location Offers Full Range of Employment Services to Job Seekers and Businesses
11.28.03	Notice of Press Conference - RochesterWorks! Opening Second Location Monday December 1st in Gates
11.13.03	Free Help with Strategic Business Plans Available for Small Manufacturing Firms - Support Provided by High Tech Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology to Help Area Companies Grow and Survive
10.27.03	Job Seekers Wanted for Basic Employability Skills Training Program
09.11.03	New Supervisory Skills Classes Offered for Managers -- RochesterWorks! Grant Reduces Cost to Businesses -- Training Begins in October at MCC
08.14.03	RochesterWorks! Selects Sites for New Locations
08.06.03	47 Local Companies Receive $2.4 Million in State Funds Monroe County Leads State in Attracting Funding More Funds Available - Companies Urged to Apply
06.09.03	John Premo Appointed Youth System Manager
05.27.03	RochesterWorks! Plans to Add up to Three Affiliate Locations -- Request for Proposals Issued for Organizations Interested in Becoming Affiliates. Bidder's Conference is June 4.
05.20.03	RochesterWorks! Providing $700,000 to Fund Summer Youth Employment Programs -- Proposals Due June 4
05.20.03	Applications Sought to Operate Basic Employability Skills Training Program
03.10.03	New Program for Small Business Provides Grants of Up to $10,000 to Train Employees
01.30.03	RochesterWorks! Doubling Assistance to Help Area Job Seekers Train for Nursing Careers

2002 News Releases
11.07.02	RochesterWorks! Holds Workshops for Companies Applying to the State for up to $100,000 to Upgrade Workers’ Skills
09.09.02	RW Board Selects New Operator for Career Center
08.29.02	New Survey Reveals Sharp Declines in Job Vacancies
06.10.02	Wegmans Donates Computers to RochesterWorks!

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