2nd Annual Union Apprenticeship and Career Fair to Take Place Thursday

Those seeking a career in the trades are invited to attend the 2nd annual Union Apprenticeship and Career Fair, on Thursday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the AFSCME Council 66 Headquarters at 1956 Lyell Ave.  

“I am a believer of the saying, ‘talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not,’” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “Our apprenticeship and career fair provides the perfect opportunity that so many have been waiting for to begin a meaningful and prosperous career. This is a great time to enter the skilled trades industry as we are experiencing tremendous growth and development amidst a dwindling workforce.” 

Participants can meet with more than two dozen labor unions, union employers, and workforce development agencies about hundreds of employment opportunities that pay competitive union wages. They will also receive information about apprenticeship training programs.  

The 2nd Annual Union Apprenticeship and Career Fair is being hosted by City’s Office of Violence Prevention along with the Rochester Labor Council and the Rochester City School District. 

"I want to thank the Rochester Labor Council for its partnership and commitment to help the citizens of Rochester gain access to well-paying employment opportunities that can lead to hope-filled and prosperous futures," Evans said.