RochesterWorks, Inc. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a member of the American Job Center Network, RochesterWorks operates three local career centers and a specialized youth employment center. Their services cater to a wide range of individuals, including adults, businesses, and youth.

For adults, RochesterWorks offers career advisory services, job search tools, career transition counseling, and various career development programs. They also provide enhanced programming for individuals with specific barriers to finding work. Youth can benefit from their programs and resources, which focus on out-of-school youth aged 16 to 24.

RochesterWorks helps youth gain meaningful work experiences through programs like the Summer Youth Employment Program and the ROC SEEDS program. Additionally, RochesterWorks extends its services to businesses of all sizes. Their Business Services team assists employers in finding and hiring qualified candidates through work experience tryout grants and on-the-job training grants.

Employers can also participate in job fairs and recruitment events organized by RochesterWorks. As a designated fiscal agent for federal workforce development funds in Monroe County, RochesterWorks collaborates with partners in the workforce development community, including the City of Rochester, Monroe County, and the New York State Department of Labor. With an emphasis on delivering self-help, facilitated self-help, and staff-assisted services, RochesterWorks aims to guide individuals towards a skilled and sustainable workforce.

They provide a pathway for success and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the City of Rochester, NY