Job Development Bureau

We are a department of Genesee County government whose focus is to assist area businesses and employers, as well as the unemployed, underemployed and the emerging workforce to reach their career goals and employment needs.

To open an Unemployment Claim call 888-209-8124

Honored to offer Priority of Service to Veterans and their Eligible Spouses

Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

About Us

The Job Development Bureau aims to provide programs and services to make our customers self-sufficient, achieve their career goals, and become part of the skilled workforce.

Business Services

The Genesee County Career Center supports businesses with workforce needs by offering services like On-The-Job Training, tax credits, and recruitment/screening, ensuring employers find qualified, motivated employees.

Career Assessment Center

Personalized assessments for career changers, students, employers, and more. Discover your strengths and make informed career decisions with our expert evaluations.

Career Center Facilities

The center is a resource for businesses and workforce development partners to conduct on-site recruitments, meetings, workshops, and orientations.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer of endorsement and disclaimer of liability for the Genesee County Job Development Bureau.

Funding For Training

Get funding for career training through WIOA to enhance your skills and improve job opportunities.

Job Seeker Assistance

The Genesee County Career Center offers personalized career counseling. It aims to connect individuals with suitable job openings and provide personal counseling for overcoming career barriers.

Our Partners

Various partners and organizations collaborate with the Job Development Bureau at the Career Center. Each organization listed plays a role in providing workforce development services.

Success Stories

Genesee County Job Development Bureau Success Stories!

Summer Youth Employment

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in Genesee County, New York, provides summer employment opportunities for local youth aged 14-20. Participants gain valuable job skills and experience through placements in various local businesses, schools, and agencies.

Ticket To Work

We help Social Security disability beneficiaries aged 18-64 find meaningful employment while keeping benefits. Our free services include career planning, job search support, and ongoing employment assistance.

Work Experience

The Work Experience Program offers individuals with limited work history the chance to develop job skills through temporary placements at public, private, or nonprofit businesses.

Youth Assistance

Inform and encourage youth and employers in Genesee County to participate in a structured program supporting youth employment and career development.

News

Genesee County Career Center: Workforce Update

Published on August 19, 2025

An overview of job openings in Genesee County, Career Center traffic, youth program participation, employer recruitment events, workshops, job fairs, and regional unemployment statistics.

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Events

Job Fair

Looking for a new career opportunity? Join us at the Genesee County Career Center for our upcoming Job Fair!

Genesee County Career Center, 587 East Main St, Suite 100, Batavia, NY 14020

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The Job Development Bureau is located at the Genesee County Career Center.

587 East Main Street, Suite 100 Batavia, New York 14020

Phone: (585) 344-2042 Fax: (585) 344-4495 Email: jdb@geneseeny.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday Regular Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (Memorial - Labor Day) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.