Advanced Manufacturing Class at O/N BOCES celebrates signing day

7 students have been working with local manufacturers

Photo courtesy of Orleans/Niagara BOCES: Pictured form left include Daniel Moore (Royalton-Hartland), Gavin Rignel (Newfane), Jeff Killion (Newfane), Tyler Kroening (Medina), Brady Christiaansen (Medina), Sophia Goyette (Medina), Roryer Brinson (Barker) and teacher Mr. Rakonczay.

Press Release, Orleans/Niagara BOCES

MEDINA – The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering students recently took part in the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program’s (FLYAP) Signing Day.

Orleans Career and Technical Education Center teacher Bill Rakonczay and his classes have participated in the program for several years. FLYAP offers students a unique opportunity to “earn while they learn” by connecting high school juniors and seniors with leading manufacturers.

The program provides high school students with hands-on training, exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, job shadows and paid co-op experiences that lead to promising career paths.

For businesses, FLYAP helps address the shortage of skilled labor by introducing young talent into the workforce, fostering a pipeline of future employees who are ready to contribute from day one.

Seven students in Mr. Rakonczay’ s class were placed in paid co-ops at local companies though the Orleans and Niagara region. The seniors are now on the job in CNC Machining, Tool Making and advanced manufacturing trades. In addition to the part-time positions, the students are receiving dual enrollment college course credits, at no cost, through Monroe Community College.

“This is such a great opportunity for my students,” said Mr. Rakonczay.  “This partnership with FLYAP has allowed my students so many amazing opportunities and helped local businesses replenish and add to their workforce.”

Congratulations to Roryer Brinson (Barker) working with Niagara Precision, Sophia Goyette (Medina) working with J.W. Burg, Brady Christiaansen (Medina) working with 3B Manufacturing, Tyler Kroening (Medina) working with Voss Manufacturing, Jeff Killion (Newfane) working with Nuclear Alloys, Daniel Moore (Royalton-Hartland) working with E&R Machine and Gavin Rignel (Newfane) working with Pivot Precision.