Career and Technical Education (CTE) / CTE Events & Highlights

Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday, October 1, 2024

"The RTMA is sponsoring the third annual ROC With Your Hands career exploration event this fall. The event is hosted by the City of Rochester in partnership with Monroe County, Monroe Community College, the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program, the Builders Exchange of Rochester, and UNiCON. Scholars and Staff learn about local career opportunities, area manufacturing and technology colleges, and participate in hands-on activities. 100% of surveyed RCSD scholars who attended last year said they would attend again.

The event will be on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 from 8:30am – 2:00pm at the Rochester Community Sports Complex in downtown Rochester. (Extreme weather date is October 3rd)

The event is open to all schools in Monroe County: public, private/parochial, charter, and homeschool. The event is for 7th – 12th grade students.

Students will be exposed to careers in Advanced Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Heavy Equipment, and Auto Tech through a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities. Lunch is also provided free of charge!"

Pencil it in on your 2024-25 calendar! For more information, contact Mr. Sheldon Cox 585-943-4714.

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