RTMA in the News

Dozens of attendees from more than 15 manufacturing companies attended a Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) hosted by the RTMA in collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Topics included the impact of AI on advanced manufacturing, adopting and leading with AI from a workforce and organizational perspective, and a demonstration of AI’s impact in the workplace. The RTMA and RIT are partnering on a future, exclusive training program on how AI impact

Spencerport, NY – The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Center for Workforce Development (CWD) today celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of the Real Life Rosies © Pre-Apprenticeship Program, supporting the Finger Lakes manufacturing industry. Eleven participants successfully completed the six-week, 72-hour training program, earning the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential through Tooling U-SME. Re

Rochester, NY — The Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association (RTMA) is proud to be a part of the Hello Rochester digital magazine, part of the Hello Nation program. Hello Nation was launched in partnership with the City of Rochester and US Conference of Mayors with CGI. The national platform promotes the region and showcases local industry experts. The RTMA contributed by discussing how the association is working with members, educators and the community to build the

Rochester, NY — The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA), in partnership with Monroe Community College (MCC), celebrated the spring graduation of the Real Life Rosies © (RLR) Pre‑Apprenticeship Program at the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center in Rochester. Eleven students completed the intensive 72‑hour workforce training program designed to prepare individuals for careers in advanced manufacturing and registered apprenticeships. The curriculum in

The Orleans Niagara BOCES in Medina recently celebrated its 7th annual Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day. Eight students from the school’s Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering program are earning on-the-job experience through paid co-ops in machining at local advanced manufacturing companies. Throughout the last several years, FLYAP has connected dozens of ON BOCES seniors to paid co-ops at several advanced manufacturing companies in the region. Students also rec

The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) recently held its 7th annual “Signing Day” at Monroe #2 BOCES in Spencerport. Twelve students from the school’s manufacturing programs are earning on-the-job experience through paid co-ops at local advanced manufacturing companies. These students range from its advanced manufacturing and engineering, welding and HVAC programs. Since its inception, FLYAP has connected more than 825 students to nearly 150 businesses througho

Rochester - The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) and Monroe Community College (MCC) today celebrated the second graduation for the Advance 2 Apprenticeship (A2A) Pre-Apprenticeship Program at the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center (FWD Center) in Rochester. Twelve participants completed the four-week, 72-hour training program which included the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential through Tooling U-SME, OSHA-10, soft skills and

Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association workforce development partner MACNY celebrated recent graduates of its Advance 2 Apprenticeship® and Real Life Rosies® direct-entry pre-apprenticeship programs with a recent ceremony for the Onondaga Community College cohort, along with milestone events in Rochester and Binghamton, highlighting the programs’ expanding impact across New York State. The celebrations honored program graduates and recognized employer partners who

Batavia – The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) held its 6 th annual “Signing Day” Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Genesee Community College’s BEST Center in Batavia. More than 45 students from the school’s electromechanical programs are earning on-the-job experience through paid co-ops at 11 local advanced manufacturing companies. “Team FLYAP is excited to again partner with the students, instructors and administration at the Genesee Valley BOCES in Batavia