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Rochester Educational Opportunity Center on Chestnut Street in Rochester. (File photo provided by Rochester EOC)
Jul 30, 2025

Rochester workforce programs land $2.3M to train for high-demand jobs

Two Rochester-area workforce development programs received $2.3 million to train residents for careers in construction and manufacturing.

The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association recently secured more than $5,000 in related incentive funding for local registered apprentices through a grant with the Workforce Development Institute.
Jul 16, 2025

RTMA approved to offer VA benefits to registered apprentices

The Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association can now offer VA benefits to veteran apprentices and dependents.

Reginal Transit Service (RTS) has started a shuttle to transport veterans to the VA Clinic on Calkins Road in Henrietta. (Photo provided by Monroe County)
Jul 7, 2025

RTS to launch shuttle service to VA Clinic in Henrietta

Regional Transit Service created a new shuttle service that will provide improved access for veterans to a VA Clinic in Henrietta.

RTMA announces record setting year for advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program  
Apr 14, 2025

RTMA’s apprenticeship program now offering additional benefits to veterans  

RTMA is now allowed to provide VA benefits to apprentices who served in the armed forces, following approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Nov 8, 2021

Warrior Salute veterans’ celebration to be held in person Thursday

Warrior Salute Veteran Services will celebrate veterans and rally the Rochester community Thursday at the 6th Annual Salute “A Toast to Our Veterans” event at the Strathallan Hotel. The fundraising […]

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Jul 29, 2021

Jordan Health, county partner to help veterans

Hundreds of veterans could benefit from a new partnership between Jordan Health Center and the County of Monroe. The partnership is designed to help local veterans access Veterans Affairs benefits. […]

Veterans Outreach Center steps up suicide prevention measures
Sep 11, 2019

Veterans Outreach Center steps up suicide prevention measures

The Veterans Outreach Center has added a director of risk management to step up its suicide prevention measures. Christopher Durkin joined the nonprofit firm’s leadership team Sept. 1 to focus […]

Datrose recognized in The Best of The Global Outsourcing 100
Jun 19, 2019

Webster company recognized for helping veterans

A Webster-based business process solutions firm has been named to the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition, a network of businesses that create jobs for those in need. Datrose was recognized for […]

HUD awards $10 million to area organizations to fight homelessness
Feb 25, 2019

Stand down event to provide services for homeless vets

Homeless and at-risk veterans will have an opportunity to connect with essential services in Rochester at Tuesday’s annual Veterans Stand Down. The County of Monroe and Veterans Outreach Center will […]