As a nonprofit partner of the New York State Department of Labor, we have access to only very limited information about your claim. For specific questions, we recommend contacting the Department of Labor (DOL) directly by calling 1-888-209-8124, or by visiting www.labor.ny.gov.

No. You can be employed full-time, part-time, unemployed, changing careers, or brand new to the workforce. With the support of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act grant, we provide all our services free of charge.

RochesterWorks! offers a training grant of up to ,000 for customers to return to school or a training program for demand occupations. There are specific eligibility requirements for this funding. Visit tinyurl.com/RWtraininggrant for information on who is eligible, what type of training is allowed, and how to start the application process.

Yes! We work with customers with every level of education and experience. If you’re interested in earning your high school equivalency, we can direct you to free, local resources to help you study and prepare for the exam.

No. Every service and resource provided by RochesterWorks! is completely free of charge to jobseekers, regardless of income or employment status.

Yes. In addition to the resources available in our accessible Resource Room (equipped with JAWS, Zoom Text, mini keyboard, and Interpretype) we offer ASL interpretation, a Disability & Disclosure workshop/e-learning, and the Ticket to Work program.

Yes. Registration involves a one-on-one appointment with a Career Services Advisor. During this appointment, you and the Career Advisor will discuss your work experience, goals, and any barriers you have in finding employment. The advisor will introduce you to RochesterWorks services and community resources you may find helpful.

During this appointment, you’ll receive your NY ID number which you can use to register yourself for workshops, the e-learning platform, and any events hosted by RochesterWorks!

We know that writing a resume can feel intimidating or overwhelming, but we’ll provide you with all the tools you need to write your own confidently! We offer on-demand e-learning courses on resume writing, interactive live workshops, and resume review by our staff.