Press release
Today marked the kickoff of Edge Factor’s partnership with Genesee County schools, as founder Jeremy Bout gave an impassioned, interactive presentation to the students of Batavia High School detailing the innovative web video platform.
Over a dozen school districts in the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership have signed up for Edge Factor, which will provide a unified method of connecting students to STEM and skilled trades careers through Edge Factor’s streaming video platform, which is stocked with videos and interactive tools filmed and produced by Edge Factor, including inspirational content and soft skills training.
The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) teamed up with the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership (GVEP), Cypress Creek Renewables, and Edge Factor to bring the platform to local schools, making significant progress in addressing the workforce development challenges faced by Western New York’s companies, schools, and families.
“As more businesses continue to locate to Genesee County, we need to make sure that we have a diverse and capable workforce to meet the needs of these companies,” said Chris Suozzi, vice president of business and workforce development with the GCEDC.
“Edge Factor will allow us to take our workforce development efforts to the next level as this platform will educate and train our students for STEM and skilled trade jobs, thereby paving the way for future career opportunities.”
By bringing Edge Factor’s innovative web platform of high-energy videos and interactive tools to schools in Genesee County, the GCEDC is building a connection between students, parents, teachers, counselors, and businesses that aligns the needs of each stakeholder with in-demand career pathways found across the region.