The Mayo Families' Connection (MFC) would like to welcome you to town and to the Mayo community. Rochester is very family oriented, so there are lots of things to do if you have children: parks, play groups, and indoor/outdoor activities for both cold and warm weather lovers. At the same time, this transition can be stressful for spouses who have left behind jobs or careers elsewhere and are seeking to simply find a job or further their careers or professional development. The following are a few recommendations that are helpful when getting settled in town.

Employment

In collaboration with Mayo Human Resources, these two presentations will help you understand the employment landscape in Rochester.

• Employment in Rochester
• Employment at Mayo

Housing

Should we buy or rent?  Single-family or townhome?  For many families, this is the first time you've considered owning a primary residence.  Learn more on the topic at the US Department of Housing & Urban Development as well as from HUD in Minnesota. 

Schools

Find information for your school-aged children at the Rochester Public Schools website.

Additionally, Rochester has several publicly funded charter schools:

• Adam Abdulle Academy-Elementary
• Studio Academy High School
• Rochester Off-Campus Charter High School

Daycare

Below are several resources you can utilize to find daycare services in Rochester.

• Contact Mayo Human Resources at 266-0440 and ask for the number for their childcare referral service.  The company is located in Wisconsin. The referral service will ask about your childcare needs and contact local providers for availability. They provide a provider summary on each provider that has opens that will meet your needs. Use of the referral service is free to Mayo Clinic employees.
• Family Childcare Inc.-Olmsted County Childcare Association
• Childcare Resource and Referral
• Sitter City
• Craigslist

Higher Education

Interested in pursuing an advanced degree or certificate? The Rochester Minnesota Area Higher Education Providers Council is organized with the goal of informing the region of the higher education opportunities that exist in Rochester. The Council is comprised of 10 colleges and universities serving the Rochester area.

Additionally, adult enrichment calsses from the Rochester Community Education Center can be a fun way to learn a hobby and meet others with similar interests. Learn a new language, take up a musical intstrument, discover how to use all those features on your digital camera and much more!

 Community Websites

Helpful websites with additional information about Rochester:

• www.rochesterusa.com
• www.rochestermn.gov
• www.rochestermn.com
• www.ci.rochester.mn.us
• www.rochestercvb.org
• www.rochesterfamilies.com

Mayo Away Rotations

View our informational packets on Jacksonville and Scottsdale.

Contact Jacksonville/Scottsdale Liaison James Vavricek if you are looking for something you don't see here, or would like to locate/leave contact information to connect with others who have or will do away rotations.