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Updated · Democrat & Chronicle · Aug 12
ROC The Block to Host 2 Rochester Employment Fairs in August and September
Updated
Updated · Democrat & Chronicle · Aug 12

ROC The Block to Host 2 Rochester Employment Fairs in August and September

1 articles · Updated · Democrat & Chronicle · Aug 12

Summary

  • Two ROC The Block community employment fairs are scheduled in Rochester from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Sept. 23.
  • The Aug. 19 fair will be held at Salvation Army, 100 West Ave., and the Sept. 23 event at Parcel 5, 285 E. Main St.
  • At both fairs, the city's Workforce Development mobile unit will provide WiFi and laptops so job seekers can submit applications and update résumés.
  • Vendor inquiries and other questions are being directed to the city's Workforce Development email, while additional job information is available through Rochester's Employee and Workforce Development department online.

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