Jobs
The ROC Your Job initiative has expanded into a year-long after-school employment program, announced Monday. Supported by $3.9 million from New York State’s youth employment program, the initiative aims to connect teens in underserved neighborhoods with job opportunities. Last year, over 300 students participated, and with the expansion, nearly 350 teens are expected to benefit. […]
According to data obtained by 13WHAM, the Rochester Emergency Communications Department is allowed a staff of 182 employees. However, the center currently has nearly 60 vacancies for telecommunicators, dispatchers, and supervisors. More than 30 employees work each eight-hour shift, but when someone calls out. According to Director of Rochester Emergency Communications Department Michael Cerretto, the […]
A major union for U.S. dockworkers and the United States Maritime Alliance agreed on Thursday to a tentative deal on wages and have extended their existing contract through Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. The move ends a strike that had snarled East Coast and Gulf Coast ports since the beginning […]
Jay Z is planning to reopen his 40/40 club back up in New York City next year according to reports. Jay Z did a 40/40 Club Pop event over the weekend at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Fest with a host of guests and celebrities. JAY-Z Hosts Star-Studded 40/40 Club Pop-Up At Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Fest (yahoo.com)
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state is giving $646 million to three organizations over the next three years. It’s part of the Career Pathways Training Program to attract more new health care workers to the field statewide. Hochul identified the three Workforce Investment Organizations splitting the nine-figure sum as: Iroquois Healthcare Association (Saratoga County) […]
The second-to-last job fair of the season takes place at Aberdeen Square Park. The fairs give people the chance to connect with employers at a block-party-style event. All fairs run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and take place on Wednesdays at different city quadrants. Businesses, recruiters, non-profits, and community organizations will be there. Almost […]
All UPrep Alumni, both recent and prior year students, their families, and the Rochester community are invited to join the UPrep CTE Career & Employment Fair. Thursday, August 15th from 4pm-7pm. The location of this event is at 1290 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY, in the UPrep gym. If attending, please complete the event questionnaire to […]
The Rochester City School District is holding a recruitment event on Wednesday and over the next several weeks to fill open positions. The “Get on the Bus” recruitment event will take place on Wednesday at Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus on 950 Norton Street. It runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The […]
Applications are now open for the New York State Police entrance exam, part of a $66 million initiative announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase the number of troopers and enhance public safety, particularly in tracking illegal guns. The recruitment drive includes more training academy classes, with testing starting on August 15. Applicants must be […]
