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 Family and Community Services
- Center for Employment
- Chamber of Commerce
- Finger Lakes Performing Systems
- Foodlink
- MCC Forward Center
- Pathstone
- Taproot
- The Commissary
- 1199 SEIU
- YAMTEP
- RochesterWorks!
- RMAPI
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 |
| August 14, 2024 | Wilson Magnet High School 501 Genesee 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