Annemarie Ross, Sarah Sarchet, and Erica Roethel will bring Laboratory Science Technology students to visit the University of Rochester Medical Center April 27. This will provide students with a better understanding of the work environment, application criteria, and employment opportunities.

On April 29, Miranda Harms and John Macko will present at SUNY Brockport as part of the Work Together ROC program, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce talent strategy initiative dedicated to strengthening the local talent pipeline. This will be an excellent opportunity to highlight how NCCC can partner with prospective employers.

Marriner Merrill, DJ Monahan, Trisha Gard-Thompson, and Miranda Harms are bringing engineering students (AS and BS) to tour General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Maine May 7. The goals of this visit are to connect deaf and hard-of-hearing students with employment opportunities in the Navy and to reduce barriers by fostering positive one-on-one interactions between students and Navy personnel.

Employer partnerships include:

• Monroe County – Elizabeth Butcher, Staff Development & ADA Manager, provided an overview of Monroe County and discussed employment opportunities and the application process with NCCC staff March 24. This was coordinated by Pam Christopher.
• Jabil (a global manufacturing services company providing comprehensive design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions): Regina Kiperman-Kiselgof toured the facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, March 10, where she met with Jessica Bass and Nicole Troanvitch. 
• Erica Roethel and John Macko met with Scott Isabelle from Amazon Edge Tech Program lead March 27. This is an exciting opportunity to potentially host six team members on campus this fall. Special thanks to Dr. Carrie Solomon and Loriann Macko for meeting with Scott in Boston, Massachusetts, March 11.
• Erica Roethel met with Penny Higgins from Kodak’s Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division. They are seeking multiple full-time employees for a Manufacturing Technician position.
• Sophie Powell and Regina Kiperman-Kiselgof met with Katherine McCary, CEO of Disability:IN DC Metro, to explore strategies for strengthening connections with employers and VR agencies.
• Regina Kiperman-Kiselgof conducted orientation sessions for HR personnel at Service Bridges, Inc. and the Texas School for the Deaf.