$14.5 million facility will open on MCC’s Downtown campus in Fall 2027
On August 4, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello joined Monroe Community College (MCC) President Dr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna, Congressman Joe Morelle, RochesterWorks CEO Dave Seeley, Empire State Development VP Vinnie Esposito, and members of the New York State legislature to officially break ground on the new Career Center at MCC’s Downtown campus.
The $14.5 million investment will create a 24,000-square-foot, modern facility designed to provide students with seamless access to career resources in one convenient location. This partnership will create stronger connections between workforce services, higher education, and industry, helping residents move more efficiently from career exploration to skills training to sustaining employment.
“With the opening of the RochesterWorks Career Center, we are bringing together two of our region’s finest organizations for a collaborative effort that will enhance workforce development by improving career readiness and connecting students and employers in high-demand fields,” said County Executive Bello.
“RochesterWorks is excited to break ground on our new Comprehensive One-Stop Career Center at Monroe Community College’s Downtown Campus,” said Dave Seeley, CEO of RochesterWorks. “This new location will make our services more accessible to both job seekers and employers while strengthening our partnership with MCC. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or are an experienced worker seeking new skills and career opportunities, this facility will create a seamless pathway from career exploration and training to employment. We are grateful to the many public and private partners whose generous investments are making this project possible and helping us create what will be the premier One-Stop Career Center in New York State.”
RochesterWorks is a nonprofit organization that serves as the workforce development board for Monroe County, providing free employment, training, and career services for job seekers, as well as recruitment and grant resources for local businesses.
“For anyone trying to start a career, change jobs, or earn more, the hardest part shouldn’t be figuring out where to start. The RochesterWorks Career Center at MCC’s Downtown Campus will change that, and I’m proud to have secured $1.6 million in federal investment to help make it happen,” said Senator Chuck Schumer. “By combining MCC’s educational expertise with RochesterWorks’ deep connections to local employers, this project will connect talent with opportunity. This center will help more Rochesterians gain in-demand skills, land good-paying jobs, and build careers that support their families, while giving local businesses access to the workforce they need to grow.”
The project is funded by Monroe County, New York State, and RochesterWorks, with federal dollars secured by Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and Congressman Morelle. The RochesterWorks Career Center plans to welcome students in fall of 2027.
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