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MCC Joins County, Business Leaders to Kick Off National Manufacturing Month

October 1, 2020

Rochester, NY—To kick off National Manufacturing Month, local leaders in government, education, and manufacturing sectors are joining forces to shine a bright light on the critical role that manufacturing plays in our regional economy, educational system, and future.

Presented by the Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association in partnership with Monroe Community College, a panel of prominent guest speakers will underscore the importance of developing a skilled labor force through the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) and highlight the essential partnerships among schools, businesses, government, and nonprofits to provide career opportunities for youth.

In honor of the national observance, County Executive Adam Bello will present a proclamation from Monroe County to promote the advancement of manufacturing and apprenticeships in our region.

LOCATION:  Precision Grinding & Manufacturing Corp.
                      1305 Emerson Street (parking in East lot), Rochester, NY  14606

PARKING:     East side of PGM building (look for signs)

DATE:            Friday, Oct. 2

TIME:            9 a.m.

SPEAKERS:

  • Dr. Mike Hockenberger: President & CEO, PGM Corp.
  • Bill Pollock:  CEO & Founder, Optimation; Board President, RTMA
  • County Executive Adam Bello, County of Monroe, NY
  • Dr. Katherine Douglas, Interim President, Monroe Community College
  • Joe Rizzo, Manager of Economic Development, RG&E & NYSEG; sponsor of FLYAP
  • Bob Coyne, Director of Workforce Development, RTMA
  • Dale Pearce, Program Director, Monroe Community College’s Economic and Workforce Development and Career Technical Education VP Office

KEY POINTS:  

  • Economic impact: Manufacturing accounts for 12.5% of our local economy and employs approximately 58,600 residents in the Greater Rochester area.  There are more than 1,500 manufacturers in our region.  (Source: NYS Department of Labor May 2018)
  • Training: The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program is an unprecedented solution to our region’s skilled trades shortage in advanced manufacturing. Using a multi-phased process, FLYAP connects high school students with advanced manufacturers through Matching Day Events, interviews, job shadowing, and paid co-ops.
  • Collaboration: Working together to address the labor supply shortage for small and midsize manufacturers, local officials, business leaders, and educational partners are providing access to job opportunities through critical training and ongoing recruitment events.

Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of modern manufacturing practices that help to build local, national, and global economies.  Each year, more than 1,600 manufacturers open their doors to students and host STEM programs that encourage careers in manufacturing and engineering.

Media Contact
Hency Yuen-Eng
585-292-3063
hyuen-eng@monroecc.edu