{"id":8384,"date":"2019-03-20T23:02:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T03:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=8384"},"modified":"2019-03-20T23:02:35","modified_gmt":"2019-03-21T03:02:35","slug":"genesee-county-edge-factor-live-kicks-off-genesee-county-partnership-with-batavia-high-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/03\/20\/genesee-county-edge-factor-live-kicks-off-genesee-county-partnership-with-batavia-high-school\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/EDGE FACTOR LIVE KICKS OFF GENESEE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP WITH BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8385\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/03\/20\/genesee-county-edge-factor-live-kicks-off-genesee-county-partnership-with-batavia-high-school\/edge-still\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?fit=2880%2C1735&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2880,1735\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1553092307&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0333333333333&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Edge still\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?fit=900%2C542&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?fit=900%2C542\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8385\" width=\"670\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?w=2880&amp;ssl=1 2880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?resize=768%2C463&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?resize=1024%2C617&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?resize=250%2C150&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?resize=150%2C90&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Edge-still.jpg?w=2700&amp;ssl=1 2700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption>Jeremy Bout speaks at Batavia High School<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today marked the kickoff of Edge Factor\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yeyhb3Xl-R0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>What is Edge Factor?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s streaming video platform, which is stocked with videos and interactive tools filmed and produced by Edge Factor, including inspirational content and soft skills training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s companies, schools, and families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs 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,\u201d said Chris Suozzi, vice president of business and workforce development with the GCEDC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OXChL8kgXbc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>Who is Jeremy Bout?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEdge 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.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing Edge Factor\u2019s 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.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release Today marked the kickoff of Edge Factor\u2019s 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. 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