WAE SmartLabor Initiative

Save Up to 15% on Your Hiring Costs For Up To 6 Months

(Maximum $250k Per Manufacturer)

Developed through a collaboration between the University of Rochester and the NextCorps Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), helping manufacturers create jobs, increase profits, and save time and money.

WAE Tech Powered Staffing

Staff and manage on demand and temp-to-perm labor — all in one platform

WAE is a smart staffing platform giving businesses instant access to reliable entry-level workers through A.I. driven matching technology and recruiter-backed support, delivering on an average 98% fill rates.

Reliability Scoring

One Simple Platform

Talent at Scale

Powerful Insights

Roster Visibility

24/7 Support

Program Highlights

Pilot Opportunity

In partnership with the University of Rochester, this 6-month study examines how WAE’s A.I. staffing platform transforms manufacturing workforce management. Now awarding a limited number of manufacturers in the 9-county Rochester/Finger Lakes region.

Participant Benefits

Save up to 15% on hiring costs
Est. $2,700 savings per employee
Zero implementation fee
Access to pre-vetted workers ready to start
Workforce Analytics and custom reports
Dedicated VIP Support

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