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Greater Rochester Chamber of Western, NY published an employer guide simplifying the wide menu of options open for employers. The playbook suggests flexible methods to connect and go deeper in a user-friendly style that doesn't overwhelm. Page 3 sorts employer opportunities by level and WRC is among the Start Small call to action steps.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $51M in FAST NY grants to boost five industrial sites. In the Oswego WRC, $8.1M is helping improve a site just 8 miles from Micron, ideal for the semiconductor supply chain growth. In the Monroe WRC, a team at Webster will invest $9.8M toward transforming a brownfield site into productive use.

The Center for Workforce Development hosted the ACT Work Ready Communities Educator Summit on April 24 in the Professional Development Center at BOCES 2. The event brought together school counselors and administrators from all over the region and representatives from area businesses to find out more.

The Luminate Finals event empowers youth to see cutting-edge technology, hear from experts, and vote for their favorite startups at NextCorps Luminate, the world's largest optics, photonics, and imaging startup accelerator. As a regional WRC champion, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce invites local youth to dive into the future as the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. The event happens Thursday, September 26th at The Theatre at Innovation Square in Rochester and will be broadcast live online.

Ecosystem leaders from Work Ready Communities that regularly engage high school students are encouraged to contact the local high school district for fee-waiver opportunities. The waivers cover the ACT test.