BATAVIA/Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program holds annual “Signing Day” Ceremony at GCC’s Best Center

More than 30 students in region matched with local advanced manufacturing companies for job shadows and paid co-ops Press release Batavia – The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) held its annual “Signing Day” for the Genesee County BOCES – Batavia Campus at Genesee Community College (GCC). Matches were announced for …

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GLOW/Organizers provide details about the 2nd Annual GLOW With Your Hands Healthcare event at GCC March 22nd

(Left to right-Justin Bayliss/Admin. Wyom Co Skilled Nursing Facility, David Kobis/CEO WCCH, Justin Dueppengiesser/Exec. Dir. Wyom. Co. Bus. Ed. Council, Angela Grouse/Co-Chair of event/, Jade Duffin/Student/Perry Schools, Daryl Mclaughlin/Superintendent Perry Schools) Over 600 students expected to attend career exploration event on March 22nd at Genesee County Community College Press release …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Coach’s Column: STEM After School Programs Grow to 3rd Grade

(Opinion/provided photos) Changes in technology, from AI to computer-driven manufacturing, are at the forefront of all aspects of our everyday lives. As we learn more about these tools, we must use them to our advantage and adapt. That’s what all great coaches, teachers, and learners do. You wouldn’t catch me …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Pavilion Fire Department helps deliver baby in the middle of the night

Front-left to right- Chief Jason Everett, David Stranc/dad/fiancé, Samantha Lee/mom, back row-left to right-Tom Garlock/Firefighter, and Chris Holley/Certified First Responder. (not pictured Don Roblee) It was an early morning surprise that brought together members of the Pavilion Fire Department and a family on Sparks Road. The call for a 23-year-old …

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BATAVIA/Genesee County DSA holds a rally for Palestine in front of City Centre on Saturday

The Genesee County Democratic Socialist of America held a rally for Palestine at City Centre on Saturday afternoon. “We want to show that we don’t support out government’s support of the genocide of Palestinians by the Israel State,” says Logan Cole, Secretary of the Genesee County DSA. The Genesee County …

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