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17/06/2026

It’s always great to see students getting hands-on experiences in real-life careers. When High School Gameday came to Elba Central School, we had a great interview with Laney Mickey, who is already actively experiencing careers in healthcare.

That’s why I love events like GLOW With Your Hands that gives students immersive experiences in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and the construction trades!

17/06/2026

Good news!!!

The New York State Board of Regents is planning to let students earn a diploma through work outside the classroom, like apprenticeships.

16/06/2026

Earning your ACT WorkKeys Assessment sets you up for sustained professional success, connecting you to good-paying, in-demand careers in Genesee County.

Over 100+ local employers have signed up to search for their next pipeline of future workforce candidates.

To start your journey into the workforce, please contact Coach SwazZ at 585-409-1301, or [email protected]

15/06/2026

If you or someone you know is a recent high school or college graduate or has already started a career and is uncertain about a professional career, the Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp could be the right fit for you!

The combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training at a local employer prepares participants to be workforce candidates who can contribute meaningfully from day one of their careers.

12/06/2026

The Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Program connects students to in-demand careers in manufacturing and skilled trades employers.

Registration is now open for the six-week program where students receive 96 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of on-site job training towards a registered apprenticeship program.

Learn more at https://www.rtma.org/genesee-valley-bootcamp-application.

12/06/2026

We're excited to cheer on all of the racers and the hands-on experience as they gain assembling their box cars! Learn more on Video News Service

File photo 2025 Press release The Oakfield Box Car Derby Association is proud to present the 4th Annual Oakfield Box Car Derby on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. on Bennett Avenue in Oakfie…

11/06/2026

Working with the GCEDC, NEXgistics found a permanent and strategic location for their headquarters and high-bay logistics operation.

See how Pembroke was the ideal place for this investment at https://www.gcedc.com/success-stories/nexgistics

10/06/2026

Every day our school leaders are inspiring students to meaningful career paths. Chloe Henning shared how she found a pathway to social work thanks to her experiences at Alexander Central School District during the High School Gameday show this fall.

To help with finding the path, I recommend following my Career Checklist at gcedc.com/careerchecklist!

09/06/2026

STREAM US Data Centers would invest $268 million to complete and upgrade electrical infrastructure at STAMP. 100-megawatts of capacity would be available to power future projects and careers.

08/06/2026

Students enrolling in the upcoming Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Program are racing towards the finish and accelerating their own workforce journeys.

Recent high school graduates and incumbent workers can get ahead of the competition at the Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp.

Coach SwazZ shares how this program can be the right fit for you!

Pre-apprenticeship instruction features state-of-the-art training equipment, an environment that will bring students along as they gain experience and show their progress