Summer Programs

2025 Summer Programs at the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center.

W.O.R.K. (Workforce Opportunities Through Research & Knowledge)

This is a 6-week civic engagement summer program for high school aged students. In this program, students learn about Rochester’s Black history, innovation and economic history. During these 6 weeks, students develop soft skills needed in the workplace, and take field trips to area employers. At the completion of the W.O.R.K. Program, students leave with NC3 Certifications. We have 24 students from Pearl Resources, Liberty Partnership and Upward Bound enrolled for Summer 2025. For inquiries contact Siva Visveswaran at svisveswaran@monroecc.edu. 

Advanced Manufacturing Pre-apprenticeship Program (Link opens in new window)

This is a 6-week program offered in partnership with Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA). At the completion of this program, students will leave with SACA, UR Robotics, NFPA 70e and OSHA-10 certifications. Registration can be done online at https://www.rtma.org/copy-of-apprenticeship-programs (Link opens in new window) or by calling the RTMA at 585-510-6557.

Camp Hard Hat

Camp Hard Hat is a week-long day camp that provides local students ages 12-15 the opportunity to participate in a community-based construction project. Campers are taught the principle of design and construction, project safety, and the power of teamwork. Register online at https://www.camphardhat.org/register (Link opens in new window).

UR Robotics Summer Academy (Link opens in new window)

This is a 4-day camp in UR Robotics operator certification.
To register, contact Willis Major wmajor@monroecc.edu.

Problem-Solving Using A.I. (Link opens in new window)

A week long camp for high school students to learn how to solve problems using systems and A.I bots. Registration is open online. https://fwd-center.com/program/

A.I. Programming for Non-Programmers (Link opens in new window)

A week long camp for middle or high school students to learn to program using Python as a step towards A.I programming. Registration is open online. https://fwd-center.com/program/

Introduction to Skilled Trades (Link opens in new window)

A 16-week program providing a well-rounded overview of the skilled trades industry. This course is perfect for beginners, requiring no prior experience or knowledge. High School students who are interested in exploring the trades are encouraged to register for the summer session. Registration is open online. https://fwd-center.com/program/