Category: News
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…
AME class at BOCES celebrates ‘signing day’
Provided photo: front row from left include Brayden Flynn (Roy-Hart), Peter Kieffer (Newfane), Tim Goerss (Newfane), Vincent Molisani (Albion), Diamond Chandler (Lockport), Conner Dietz (Lockport) and Evan Pease (Lockport). Back row include Tyler Chandler (Roy-Hart), Zack Walker (Roy-Hart), Jaiden Just…
2023 FYLAP Signing Day for Monroe County
FINGER LAKES YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM HOLDS ANNUAL “SIGNING DAY” CEREMONY AT THE FINGER LAKES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER Dozens of students from schools across Monroe County matched with local advanced manufacturing companies for job shadows and paid co-ops Rochester – The…
“RIT Certified secures nearly $1.6 million in grants for workforce development programs”
Funding supports industry-aligned training to improve outcomes for high-need individuals From RIT News. Published February 6th, 2023. By Rich Kiley “The RTMA will serve as a connector between RIT Certified and technology and manufacturing employers in the region to…
RTMA Announces Record Setting Numbers for its Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) announced 2022 as a record setting year for its regional sponsorship of the New York State Registered Apprenticeship Program for Advanced Manufacturing through the Manufacturing Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP). The RTMA has the…
RTMA Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) for the week of November 14 through November 19, 2022. The RTMA is the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes regional sponsor of the New York State Apprenticeship Program…
RTMA & Partners Host Inaugural ROC With Your Hands Career Exploration Event at Rochester Community Sports Complex
Rochester – The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) today in partnership with the City of Rochester, Monroe County, the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP), Monroe Community College (MCC), RochesterWorks!, UNiCON Rochester and the Builders Exchange of Rochester hosted…
