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RTMA Celebrates NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub Funding Announcement
Rochester, NY – The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) Tuesday attended a press conference at the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center (FWD Center) located at Monroe Community College’s downtown Rochester Campus. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced the NY SMART…
RTMA & FLYAP Partner with NYMAT to Host “Student Day” for First-Ever Youth Apprenticeship Week
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 RTMA & FLYAP PARTNER WITH NYMAT TO HOST “STUDENT DAY” FOR FIRST-EVER YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK Showcase of the Latest Technology in Advanced Manufacturing Fairport – The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) and its Finger Lakes…
RTMA RECEIVES GIFT FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association received a generous donation for its scholarship programs. Premier Metal Group donated $2,000 to the RTMA at the grand opening of its new Rochester facility on Friday, April 19, 2024. For more than 30…
It Pays to Have an Apprenticeship Program
Hello Partners, I am happy to announce that NYS Registered Apprentices that are taking classes at SUNY community colleges in the region – Monroe, Finger Lakes and Genesee community colleges – are going to see an increase in SUNY Apprenticeship…
Dozens Attend Second Annual Manufacturing Educators’ Day
Rochester – The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) in collaboration with its Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) and Monroe Community College (MCC) hosted the 2nd annual Manufacturing Educators’ Day at the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center (FWD Center)…
FLYAP Celebrates ‘Signing Day’ at East High School
Rochester – The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) held its annual “Signing Day” at East High School in Rochester. Twenty students from the school signed up for paid co-ops or job shadows at companies in the city of Rochester…
FLYAP Hosts Annual Signing Day at Orleans Niagara BOCES
Medina, Orleans County – The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) held its annual “Signing Day” at the Orleans Niagara BOCES Career and Technical Education Center in Medina. Ten students from the school’s Automated Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) program signed…
5th Straight FLYAP Signing Day for Monroe One BOCES
Fairport – Monroe One BOCES hosted the fifth annual Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) “Signing Day” for students, families and business partners at the school’s Automated Manufacturing & Machining Classroom. Students signed up for paid co-ops and job shadows…
RTMA & RMAPI Host Panel Discussion on Manufacturing Opportunities for Young Black Men
Rochester – In honor of Black History Month, the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) partnered with the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) to host a panel discussion on advanced manufacturing career opportunities, training programs and apprenticeships. The event, which was…
