APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN GENESEE COUNTY
Genesee County's workforce training programs support over 4,300 student participants annually in mechatronics, food and beverage manufacturing and advanced manufacturing fields, including established youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships.
Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp
"Earn as You Learn" with a pair of summer advanced manufacturing training programs.
Participants receive paid on-the-job training through registered apprenticeship opportunities at Genesee County employers, and graduate with no debt!
Next Session
- Timeline: July-August 2026
- Location: Batavia Career & Technical Education Center, 8250 State Street Road, Batavia, NY, 14020
- Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years old at start of program
2026 Mechatronics Program Student Information
2026 Mechatronics Program Employer Information
2026 Mechatronics Program Registration
2026 Welding Program Registration
Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program
Dozens of students at the Genesee Valley BOCES electro-mechanical (mechatronics) program participate in the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program with Genesee County and regional businesses, including Nortera, Oxbo, and Tambe Electric.
Following a mid-school year matching day, students in 11th grade join employers for job-shadows, and students in 12th grade join employers for paid internships.
Next Session
- Timeline: December 2026 to June 2027
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in Genesee Valley BOCES program
