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Find out which career is right for you!
Do you want to make money while learning? How about going to college for free?
Then the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program may be for you! FLYAP offers job shadows and paid co-ops at local manufacturing companies and also provides free dual enrollment at Monroe Community College.
By joining FLYAP, youth apprentices receive critical classroom and on-the-job training that prepares them for today’s workplace and higher education.
Start your career in manufacturing – while you’re still in high school!
The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program allows you to gain critical skills needed for today’s high-demand jobs. You can earn a paycheck in a safe and secure environment.
Through FLYAP you will have an advantage over your peers for a career in advanced manufacturing. We also support academic success by working with you and your high school to ensure graduation.
We want to be a part of your career exploration. Please email us with any questions!
Through this program, relevant education and critical on-the-job training create the precise combination to put you on the right track to a promising career.
This program also supports your current academic success. High school completion is a necessary component of the program, so we will work with your high school to ensure graduation.
Whether you are considering a four-year college, military, or apprenticeship, these are clear paths towards a successful career. We want to be part of the decision discussion when you are making career exploration choices. Let’s talk!
Watch students sign contracts with employers at Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day 2022
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As a youth apprentice, you will receive education and skills through job shadowing in 11th grade and a paid co-op in 12th grade. What’s more, upon completion, you will have the highly sought-after skills and experience that could make your career possibilities limitless.
In this program, you will have an opportunity to interview with several companies in multiple trades. And when you graduate, you will already have an understanding of these companies and what they offer.
We are here to be part of your decision discussion. Let’s build your future together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Student exploration program into apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing careers, that require post-secondary requirements prior to them leaving high school.
Current high school students in their junior or senior year.
There is currently no cost to register for this program.
Please fill out the form on this page.
At least 16 years of age.
Math is the foundation of the skilled trades and it is required that the student be proficient in converting metric units to English units, fractions to decimals, and basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry (such as calculating angles).
The minimum age is 16 according to the NYSDOL Labor Laws, following the restricted occupation guidelines.
NYSDOL Labor Laws follow the restricted occupation guidelines.
Yes.
Yes, but you must participate in Dual Enrollment through the student’s school.
No, but it is strongly recommended as it will provide college credit for students while still in high school.
Earning college credit and related instruction credit while taking classes during your high school years. Contact your school instructor for more information. Dual enrollment is strongly encouraged in up to five courses offered at MCC.
Yes, but arrangements must be made with MCC or your local community college.
Your normal Liability insurance will cover job shadow, just like it does visitors.
Co-ops and interns are paid employees so your NYS Worker’s Compensation covers them.
It is effective once a youth apprentice begins a paid work position, per NYSDOL labor and worker’s compensation laws.
Not at this time, but it is strongly encouraged.
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association in partnership with Monroe Community College.
No, but they are encouraged.
4 hours minimum, 8 hours maximum are required (can be more if mutually agreed upon).
There are no minimum requirements, as long as the student participates in paid on-the-job training.
Yes, as a senior the program requires a paid co-op.
Although some schools do help out, it is the responsibility of the students and parents.
There must have one qualified mentor for every youth apprentice.
NYSDOL trade outlines for each trade will determine what gets taught at companies.
Being hired as a full-time employee would be up to the employer at that point in time, but currently a high school diploma or equivalent is required to enter into a NYS Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Passing grades, attendance in school and proper behavior while in school is required to enter and maintain participation in youth apprenticeship. A high School diploma or equivalent is required for an apprenticeship program.
A structured training program audited by NYS DOL for compliance with postsecondary requirements, with an “earn while you learn” on-the-job training platform and a nationally recognized credential upon completion.
NYS does not recognize youth apprenticeships yet, so this program mirrors exactly the trade outlines and related instruction requirements that a NYS registered apprenticeship program requires. This allows the students to get credit for the related instruction (school), and the on-the-job training “earn while you learn” portion of the program allows them to enter the NYS apprenticeship program with credit and to complete the program earlier then those who do not go through this program.