The City of Rochester’s Workforce Development Initiatives
- Understanding new and current economic activities in the city
- Developing relationships with local businesses
- Providing city residents with
connections to exciting career fields in Rochester
- Connecting city residents with community resources, industry-driven
education, training, employment, and more.
Partnering agencies:
- Action
for a Better Community
- Catholic
Charities
- Center
for Employment
- Finger
Lakes
- Foodlink
- Pathstone
- Taproot
- Tech
Talent
- The
Commissary
- 1199
SEIU
- Yamtep
- Rochester Works
ROC The Block Employment Fairs
ROC the Block is a community-based hiring initiative that brings businesses and recruiters to the city's four quadrants throughout the summer and early fall. With this fun, local, block-party styled event, Rochester employers and residents can meet to discover employment opportunities.
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ROC the Block employment fairs take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
| Date |
Location |
| June 12, 2024 |
Maplewood Rose Garden
250 Maplewood Ave.
|
| July 10, 2024 |
Padilla High School
950 Norton St.
|
| August 14, 2024 |
Aberdeen Square Park
373 Aberdeen St.
|
| September 25, 2024 |
Parcel 5
285 E Main Street
|
For more information call (585) 428-8689 or email shawn.futch@cityofrochester.gov
or
call (585) 428-1170 or email taylor.bryant@cityofrochester.gov
Meeting of the Minds
Meeting of the Minds is an opportunity for the Workforce Development Community organizations to come together and discuss the current state of the workforce, challenges and successes. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis by invitation only. For
more information, or to host an event email: shawn.futch@cityofrochester.gov
AmeriCorps
Flower City AmeriCorps is designed to inspire and prepare the next wave of human service and public health professionals. Gain the skills and experiences needed to begin your career. Commit to a year of service in Rochester.
Benefits Of Service
- Biweekly living allowance up to $17,600 annually (estimated, pre-taxed)
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,345 upon completion of program
- National service forbearance on qualified student loans
- Individual health insurance
- Childcare subsidy (if eligible) for dependents 12 and under
- Living allowance not taken into consideration when determining SNAP eligibility
- Specialized training, professional development, and networking opportunities