In Genesee County, or team-based approach to workforce development has led the way in activating workforce programs that ensure all students graduating from our high schools know about and get hands-on experiences with in-demand jobs, learn on the same equipment used by our companies, and join our adult population in receiving training that prepares them for debt-free and successful careers.
Contact me if you have any questions about these programs - "Coach Swazz" 585-343-4866, Ext. 11 | Email | LinkedIn
Cornell in High School Dairy Processing Bootcamp
Graduating seniors have a fast track to careers in Genesee County's major dairy processing employers.
Led by Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, students will graduate this fun and informative accelerated training program with a Cornell Dairy Processing Certificate.
Skilled instructors teach students about basic food safety and facilitate tours to several local food processing employers in Genesee County.
2023 Program
Timeline: November 7-9, 2023
Location: SUNY Genesee Community College
Eligibility: Students graduating in 2023-24 from any high school in the Genesee Valley BOCES network
31 students at the Genesee Valley BOCES electro-mechanical (mechatronics) program are currently participating in the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program with Genesee County and regional businesses, including Nortera, Oxbo, and Tambe Electric.
Following a mid-school year matching day, students in 11th grade join employers for job-shadows, and students in 12th grade join employers for paid internships.
GLOW With Your Hands is the largest hands-on career exploration event for GLOW Region students.
Participants experience dozens of high-growth and high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, and the skilled trades at this celebration and an on-demand virtual career exploration platform.
Employers are encouraged to join this year's program, which will be the largest in GLOW With Your Hands history!
2023 Program
Timeline: Sept. 24, 2024
Location: Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main Street Road, Batavia, NY, 14020
Eligibility: Open to students entering 8th to 12th grade in the 2024-25 school year from all public and private middle schools and high schools, and in home school programs in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming counties.
