Monroe County declares this week – Nov. 15-20 – National Apprenticeship Week in Rochester. This national initiative aims to increase awareness of the vital role apprenticeships play in creating a qualified and highly skilled workforce, while re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities. Events like National Apprenticeship Week show the Rochester community how starting a career or apprenticeship in the construction or manufacturing trades can provide a sustainable future and generational wealth in high-paying fields.

Also attending Tuesday's celebration were representatives of industry organizations, including Grant Malone, president of the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council; and Michael Schraft, upstate regional director of NY Helmets to Hardhats.

“As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Monroe Community College recognizes our more than 160 registered apprentices in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades programs who are on career paths that offer guaranteed job placement, family-sustaining wages, and opportunities for advancement,” said President Burt-Nanna. “In collaboration with our partners in business, industry and government, MCC is inspiring the way forward and growing apprenticeship opportunities to fulfill our region’s demand for a highly skilled workforce.”

Rochester is home to over 650 building trades apprentices and over 140 manufacturing apprentices. With 18 building trade and 14 manufacturing trade apprenticeship programs in Rochester, residents have plenty of options to learn a skilled trade and start their career.

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “I applaud Monroe County, UNICON, and Monroe Community College for recognizing the importance of New York’s Registered Apprenticeship programs. From a changing world of work, to an emerging green economy, investing in our next generation of skilled workers has never been more critical. Manufacturing, construction and building, and all of our skilled trades are the catalysts that are moving New York forward. Our apprentices of today are going to be the skilled journey workers of tomorrow who will be at the helm of growing and transforming our communities.”

“Apprenticeships are one of the surest ways to obtain good paying jobs and to develop a highly skilled workforce, and I am proud to have secured funding and tax credits to support these programs each year in the state budget,” said Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson. “Apprenticeship programs are a win-win for employers in need of skilled workers and youth looking for training that will help them land a good job and build a brighter future. Apprenticeships help grow our economy and create pathways to the middle-class. Apprentices earn while they learn, which can make all the difference, especially for disadvantaged youths. I authored and pushed to create the annual Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit to help close the skills gab and because apprenticeships play a big role in combating poverty and helping more people achieve economic security.”

“Advanced manufacturing and skilled trades are vital drivers of Monroe County’s economy, and I am committed to ensuring we continue connecting people with opportunities so we can bring Monroe back from the hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “If we are going to succeed as a community, as a nation, we need as many hardworking men and women as possible to get involved in these careers.”

“Advanced manufacturing and the skilled trades drives our local economy,” said RTMA Executive Director Bob Coyne.  “While the labor shortage and limited training opportunities are impacting business growth in our community, we must ask ourselves, ‘where will the next generations of skilled labor come from?’  Registered Apprenticeships provide candidates on-the-job training and related instruction to meet current and future needs. Apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing and the skilled trades have a proven record of success. The solution is right at our fingertips.”

“We are excited to once again work with Monroe County to bring the National Apprenticeship Week to Rochester,” said Joseph Leone of UNiCON Rochester. “With nearly 700 apprentices enrolled in our local building trades union apprenticeship program, we continue to provide a debt free, earn-while-you-learn pathway to a long and successful career in construction for our residents. Our community is home to many workforce development initiatives, and we are grateful to all our community leaders for their continued support of efforts to develop the skills that are in demand in our region. It is our hope to celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week by recognizing the hard work and significant investment in training made by our unionized construction workforce. Their commitment to these gold standard of training programs provides an opportunity for our residents to move from unemployment and poverty to dignity and prosperity.”

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Burt-Nanna Joins Industry, Government Leaders in Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week in Rochester

President Burt-Nanna joined NYS Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon, Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson, County Executive Adam Bello and industry group leaders in promoting apprenticeship opportunities at a news conference Tuesday (11/16) on the Downtown Campus.

Monroe County declares this week – Nov. 15-20 – National Apprenticeship Week in Rochester. This national initiative aims to increase awareness of the vital role apprenticeships play in creating a qualified and highly skilled workforce, while re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities. Events like National Apprenticeship Week show the Rochester community how starting a career or apprenticeship in the construction or manufacturing trades can provide a sustainable future and generational wealth in high-paying fields.

Also attending Tuesday's celebration were representatives of industry organizations, including Grant Malone, president of the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council; and Michael Schraft, upstate regional director of NY Helmets to Hardhats.

“As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Monroe Community College recognizes our more than 160 registered apprentices in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades programs who are on career paths that offer guaranteed job placement, family-sustaining wages, and opportunities for advancement,” said President Burt-Nanna. “In collaboration with our partners in business, industry and government, MCC is inspiring the way forward and growing apprenticeship opportunities to fulfill our region’s demand for a highly skilled workforce.”

Rochester is home to over 650 building trades apprentices and over 140 manufacturing apprentices. With 18 building trade and 14 manufacturing trade apprenticeship programs in Rochester, residents have plenty of options to learn a skilled trade and start their career.

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “I applaud Monroe County, UNICON, and Monroe Community College for recognizing the importance of New York’s Registered Apprenticeship programs. From a changing world of work, to an emerging green economy, investing in our next generation of skilled workers has never been more critical. Manufacturing, construction and building, and all of our skilled trades are the catalysts that are moving New York forward. Our apprentices of today are going to be the skilled journey workers of tomorrow who will be at the helm of growing and transforming our communities.”

“Apprenticeships are one of the surest ways to obtain good paying jobs and to develop a highly skilled workforce, and I am proud to have secured funding and tax credits to support these programs each year in the state budget,” said Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson. “Apprenticeship programs are a win-win for employers in need of skilled workers and youth looking for training that will help them land a good job and build a brighter future. Apprenticeships help grow our economy and create pathways to the middle-class. Apprentices earn while they learn, which can make all the difference, especially for disadvantaged youths. I authored and pushed to create the annual Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit to help close the skills gab and because apprenticeships play a big role in combating poverty and helping more people achieve economic security.”

“Advanced manufacturing and skilled trades are vital drivers of Monroe County’s economy, and I am committed to ensuring we continue connecting people with opportunities so we can bring Monroe back from the hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “If we are going to succeed as a community, as a nation, we need as many hardworking men and women as possible to get involved in these careers.”

“Advanced manufacturing and the skilled trades drives our local economy,” said RTMA Executive Director Bob Coyne. “While the labor shortage and limited training opportunities are impacting business growth in our community, we must ask ourselves, ‘where will the next generations of skilled labor come from?’ Registered Apprenticeships provide candidates on-the-job training and related instruction to meet current and future needs. Apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing and the skilled trades have a proven record of success. The solution is right at our fingertips.”

“We are excited to once again work with Monroe County to bring the National Apprenticeship Week to Rochester,” said Joseph Leone of UNiCON Rochester. “With nearly 700 apprentices enrolled in our local building trades union apprenticeship program, we continue to provide a debt free, earn-while-you-learn pathway to a long and successful career in construction for our residents. Our community is home to many workforce development initiatives, and we are grateful to all our community leaders for their continued support of efforts to develop the skills that are in demand in our region. It is our hope to celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week by recognizing the hard work and significant investment in training made by our unionized construction workforce. Their commitment to these gold standard of training programs provides an opportunity for our residents to move from unemployment and poverty to dignity and prosperity.”

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Hency Yuen-Eng
Government and Community Relations
11/17/2021