Rochester Program Graduates New Manufacturing Workforce, Enhancing Regional Employment Opportunities
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association, in collaboration with Monroe Community College, has successfully graduated 11 students from its Real Life Rosies Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This initiative, held at the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center, is designed to prepare participants for careers in advanced manufacturing and registered apprenticeships. The program offers industry-recognized credentials, including the Certified Manufacturing Associate certification and OSHA-10, alongside hands-on training in workplace readiness and professional skills. Notably, the program emphasizes inclusivity, with recruitment efforts during Women’s History Month and the graduation of its first deaf participant during National Deaf History Month. The program aims to remove employment barriers by providing free training and support services such as childcare, transportation, work gear, and stipends. Graduates are guaranteed job interviews with local manufacturing employers. 
