In the News

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May 21, 2016
News 10 NBC, Blue Cross Arena Hosts “Summer Employment Provider Fair” for Youth – On Saturday, the Blue Cross Arena hosted a Provider Fair for eligible youth currently enrolled in the Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

March 2, 2016
Democrat & Chronicle, RochesterWorks! Seeks Summer Youth Job Applications – Reporter highlights the application process and details for youth seeking to apply to the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) or Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP)

February 22, 2016
Minority Reporter, Summer Youth Employment, Summer of Opportunity Program Applications Available – The Minority Reporter highlights announcement of online applications becoming available for youth.

February 22, 2016
La Voz, Summer Youth Employment, Summer of Opportunity Program Applications Available – La Voz staff highlight announcement of online applications becoming available for youth.

February 2, 2016
CityWise, Summer of Opportunity/Summer Youth Employment Program Highlight – CityWise highlights the 2016 programs and previews application dates and deadlines.

June 5, 2015
WHEC TV 10,  ROC CITY TONIGHT Interview: Youth Employment Provider Fair Highlight – RochesterWorks! and City of Rochester partner together to help youth seeking employment in our community.

April 7, 2015
WROC 8 TV,  RochesterWorks! Summer Youth Employment Program Committed to Employing Youth in 2015 – RochesterWorks! discusses recent study with WROC 8 about employment opportunities for low income youth in Rochester.

February 25, 2015
Time Warner Cable News, Summer of Opportunity Program Now Accepting Applications  – The City of Rochester and RochesterWorks! are teaming up to help teenagers get ready for employment with seasonal job training. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2015.