Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center will soon be located on the downtown campus of Monroe Community College located at 321 State Street in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. This moves the center from its originally planned location at Eastman Kodak Business Park to a more central location on the downtown MCC campus. The new “MCC FWD Center” will be more easily accessible to students, residents, and community partners. It will support Eastman Kodak Business Park tenant companies as programs in skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and industrial technology will be provided at the Center or as on-site contract training, while opening up this opportunity for support to additional businesses located outside of the business park.
“Investing in our workforce is essential for continued growth in Rochester and the Finger Lakes Region,” Governor Cuomo said. “The FWD Center will provide a needed pipeline for in-demand technical manufacturing jobs – and this new location is a logical fit for the region, our partners at Monroe Community College and the businesses that will benefit from access to quality workers trained in the skills needed to succeed in today’s economy.”
“Investing in accessible job training is essential to provide individuals with the skills businesses are looking for as they modernize and grow in the innovation economy,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. “The Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center’s new location at Monroe Community College is centrally located for students and residents to take advantage of programs in trades, manufacturing, and technology. It will increase opportunities for good paying jobs in Rochester and beyond, and will continue to strengthen businesses and spur investment in the Upstate economy. New York is leading the way to create a pipeline of talent for our workforce and employers.”