ROC With Your Hands

Hands-On Career Exploration

The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) is proud to sponsor the fourth annual ROC With Your Hands event this fall. This unique, hands-on career exploration experience is hosted by the City of Rochester in partnership with Monroe County, Monroe Community College, the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program, the Builders Exchange of Rochester, and UNiCON.​

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ROC With Your Hands connects students to real-world career options in industries that are essential to our economy. It’s more than just a field trip — it’s a chance to discover pathways to success that go beyond the traditional classroom. If you’re an educator, parent, or community leader, this is an event your students won’t want to miss.

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Event Date, Time, and Location

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Rochester Community Sports Complex in downtown Rochester. In case of extreme weather, the backup date is Thursday, October 9, 2025.​

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Who Can Attend?

ROC With Your Hands is open to all schools in Monroe County, including:
 

• Public schools

• Private and parochial schools

• Charter schools

• Homeschool groups
   

The event welcomes students in grades 7 through 12, offering a valuable career exploration opportunity during their formative years.

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Explore High-Demand Career Paths

Students will take part in interactive demonstrations and activities that highlight careers in:
 

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Skilled Trades

• Heavy Equipment Operation

• Automotive Technology
   

These immersive experiences give students the chance to learn directly from professionals and explore tools, technologies, and techniques used in today’s workforce.

 

ROC With Your Hands Sponsors​

• City of Rochester

• County of Monroe 

• RTMA

• RochesterWorks!

• Monroe Community College

• Builders Exchange 

• UNICON  ​​​​