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New York State has launched a new online portal to help families access affordable child care. Governor Kathy Hochul introduced the portal to address the state’s child care crisis, making it easier for families to apply for assistance and find suitable providers. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) covers 90% of child care costs for […]
A recent study highlights Rochester, NY, as having one of the largest disparities between rent and wage increases in the nation. From 2022 to 2023, Rochester saw a 5.73% rise in median rent, while wages only grew by 3.17%. This imbalance places Rochester fifth on the list of cities where rent outpaced wage growth the […]
The 2nd event in the Fourth Annual ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at the Franklin High School front yard, 950 Norton St. ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs are a neighborhood-based hiring initiative that brings businesses and recruiters to each of Rochester’s […]
The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub has been awarded a $40 million federal investment to support Upstate New York’s goal of becoming a leading semiconductor center. The “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” is one of 12 Tech Hub winners nationwide. This funding will be used to enhance workforce training programs at Monroe Community College, close supply chain […]
Medical schools in the U.S. are facing challenges in increasing the number of Black doctors, particularly after the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against affirmative action and subsequent anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation in several states. This is especially problematic in states like Mississippi, where nearly 40% of the population is Black, but only 10% […]
A new digital teacher recruitment initiative was launched by the New York State Education Department and TEACH. TeachNY.org will offer prospective teachers an opportunity to explore the profession, access free resources, get straightforward information, and receive support in applying to educator programs statewide. The website offers one-on-one and group advising from state teachers and certification experts, […]
The University of Rochester School Medical Center and Rochester School of Nursing have announced a three-year extension of their UR Nursing Scholars Program, now continuing through the summer of 2027. This initiative offers a tuition-free education in the Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing program. Due to the extension, an additional 300 scholarships will be available to […]
Lakethia Clark, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama resident, is transforming her home into a child care site, addressing the significant child care shortage in the state. After years of underpaid work in child care, she left the field to become a hospital housekeeper but missed working with children. Inspired by the 3by3 program, spearheaded by Holly Glasgow, […]
Wells Fargo fired more than a dozen workers last month after allegations that the employees were faking work activity on their computers. The bank terminated the workers after investigating claims of “simulation of keyboard activity creating impression of active work,” according to a filing cited by Bloomberg News, which earlier reported the firings. The terminations were reported […]