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Record Number of Graduates for the 2023 Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Ten participants from the third annual Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduated from this year’s six-week paid training program. The “boot camp” style program is an earn while you learn model which pairs in-class instruction at the Genesee Valley BOCES in…
Local CTE Instructor Named Haas ‘Educator of the Year’
Orleans Niagara BOCES Career and Technical Education Instructor Bill Rakonczay received the Hass Educator of the Year honor at the annual Haas HTEC Conference this week in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Hass and Edge Factor presented Mr. Rakonczay at the July…
RTMA Unveils “Hire Me Rochester” Campaign
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) unveils the “Hire Me Rochester” campaign to assist member businesses with recruitment. “Hire Me Rochester” features a promotional video highlighting careers in advanced manufacturing and is televised on 13WHAM, Fox Rochester and CW…
RTMA Secures Nearly $20,000 in Exclusive Incentive Funds for Local Apprenticeship Companies
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) today announced it secured nearly $20,000 in exclusive incentive funding for local companies under the RTMA’s regional sponsorship of the New York State Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Jobs For the Future’s (JFF) Center…
2023 Annual June Golf Outing
The RTMA hosted its Annual June Golf Outing at the Brook-Lea Country Club. It couldn’t have been a better day for a golf tournament with the weather being sunny and 70. With almost 100 golfers, the 18 holes were played…
RTMA Celebrates Retired Edison Tech CTE Instructor
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association and Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program congratulate Edison Tech Precision Manufacturing Teacher Anthony McCollough on his retirement. Mr. McCollough has been a partner with FLYAP since its inception, helping place dozens of students into job…
RTMA Receives Apprenticeship Ambassador Distinction from the United States Department of Labor
RTMA Receives Apprenticeship Ambassador Distinction from the United States Department of Labor Rochester – The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) announced it has received the distinction of Apprenticeship Ambassador from the United States Department of Labor (US DOL). The…
Manufacturing Educators’ Day
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association in conjunction with the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program on March 29, 2023 hosted the first-ever Manufacturing Educators’ Day at Monroe Community College. The event attracted nearly 100 teachers, guidance counselors and administrators from…
