Virtual Job Fair Attracts Almost 600 Job Seekers from Several States -- 30 Companies Participate Next Fair is September 22 - 28th
More than 30 companies and almost 600 job seekers participated in RochesterWorks! second Virtual Job Fair. Job seekers applied from Michigan, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and other states. Details

2nd Annual Rochester Career Expo is Oct 1
Connect with Qualified Candidates -- Register Early and Save!
Meet your in-demand employment needs and connect with people who have the skills to help your business prosper! Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at The Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Eisenhart Auditorium. Full story

Market Your Job Openings to Candidates
Recruiting ‘Round Rochester can be a valuable resource to your businesses for your recruiting needs! During April, May, and June 2008, 14 businesses participated in events on Mondays and Thursdays. Don't miss one of our upcoming events. Full story

$584,543 in Grants Awarded
Businesses in multiple industries took advantage of grant funding to pay for training. Funds were awarded from December 15, 2007 – June 30, 2008 to train 652 area employees. See recipients // Apply for Grants

Career Counselors Visiting Local Businesses
RochesterWorks! Career Counselors are visiting local businesses each month to learn about their hiring practices and opportunities. Learn more

Certifying Skills of At-Risk Job Seekers Enhances Marketability
RochesterWorks! WorkKeys™ assessment program is helping several community agencies increase the marketability of at-risk job seekers. Career Systems Development Corporation's job readiness program participants are already benefiting. Full story

Appointments
Peter C. Pecor Named RochesterWorks! Executive Director
Peter C. Pecor has been appointed Executive Director of RochesterWorks, Inc., which administers two RochesterWorks! Career Centers and funds for employment and training services. Full story

Bakewicz Appointed Small Business Resource Specialist for the Finger Lakes Region
Christina Bakewicz, currently Business Services Coordinator, has assumed a new role for the Finger Lakes Region as a RochesterWorks! Small Business Resource Specialist. Full story

Grant Helps Litron Train Scientists on Equipment Vital to Research and Product Development When Litron needed to train five scientists on how to operate new state-of-the-art equipment vital to its research and product development, it turned to RochesterWorks!, which helped the company get a grant for on-site training. Full story

RochesterWorks! Helps Unity Health System Meet its Recruitment Needs When this provider of a complete network of health care services had a need for environmental service workers and various direct care positions, RochesterWorks! Career Center staff coordinated several on-site recruitment events to help fill the needs. Full story

We Make it Easy to Use Technology in Your Job Search
Career Search, LinkedIn, O*Net’s Profile and More
There are great online job search and networking tools available to help you in your job search and we are here to help you get the most out of them. Full story

Job Readiness Services Help Special Education and Transition Students
Job readiness workshops and services were provided to special education and transition students from several school districts in Monroe and Orleans Counties through RochesterWorks! partnership with Monroe 2 - Orleans BOCES. Full story

It Worked for Me!
Ben Lands New Management Position
Laid off after 27 years, Ben is a true example that by attending workshops, updating your skills through training, networking and going above and beyond the “normal” job search process it really pays off in the end.  Full story

It Worked for Me!
Dee Turns to the Professionals and Finds a New Career Path
‘Dee’ Anderson faced what many job seekers encountered due to changes in the economy and the downfall of various industries. After working for more than 10 years as a professional in the mortgage industry, her position was eliminated. Full story

36 Youth Digitally Certified and Participating in Summer Internships
This innovative program that trains in and out of school youth in technology and business, and then provides them with paid internships at local companies, is getting rave reviews from youth and employers. Full story

RochesterWorks! and City Team up in Successful Summer Youth Employment Program
For the first time, RochesterWorks! and the City of Rochester joined forces to help local teenagers prepare for summer jobs. Together, they expect to connect about 1200 youth to summer employment opportunities. Full story