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 quarterly by invitation only. For more information, or to host an event email: Shawn.Futch@cityofrochester.gov.

Register here

The City of Rochester is partnering with RochesterWorks to offer employment and internships through the Summer of Opportunity Program/Summer Youth Employment Program (SOOP/SYEP) for youth ages 14–20. Gain real-world experience with a diverse range of employers and internship partners from the greater Rochester community. 

The program provides six to eight weeks of paid employment opportunities for youth currently enrolled in middle school, high school, or actively pursuing a high school equivalency. 

Learn more: SOOP

Flower City AmeriCorps programs offer a year-long apprenticeship in the field of human services and public health. Our programs are designed to inspire and prepare the next wave of human service and public health professionals. Over the course of the year, members will be provided with the skills, information, and experience they need for career success.

Members of Flower City AmeriCorps begin their one-year service commitment with a comprehensive program orientation exploring current community needs and resources, leadership development, and community collaboration. 

Learn more: Flower City AmeriCorps

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.

Download the ROC The Block Flier:

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For more information, call (585) 428-8689 or email Shawn.Futch@cityofrochester.gov or call (585) 428-1170 or email Taylor.Bryant@cityofrochester.gov.

The City of Rochester's ROC City Fellows Program provides talented graduate and undergraduate students an introduction to the City government's governance, operations, and administration. 

Through a combination of work experience, seminars, training, volunteer service, and tours, students are provided a unique opportunity to learn about the City government as well as contribute to our ongoing effort to make Rochester the best mid-sized City in the U.S. in which to live, raise a family, visit, and grow a business.  

Learn more: ROC City Fellows Program

The City of Rochester employs about 3500 people in several hundred job titles. 

City employees make a difference in the quality of life for City residents. Our work is interesting and challenging, we enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Learn more: Work for the City of Rochester