Parents and students invited to
Youth Apprenticeship info night, Feb. 27

Students who participate in the two-year Youth Apprenticeship Program, sponsored by the Rochester Business Education Alliance, earn a wage and up to eight high school credits while learning new skills through structured on-the-job and classroom training. They work 1,200 hours in a culinary, skilled trade, manufacturing, financial or automotive setting. Participating companies include: Wegmans, Kodak, ASMAT, Papago Plastics, ROCON Manufacturing and Sydor Optics.

High school sophomores and their parents interested in learning more about the program are invited to an information night at the BOCES 2 Educational Services Center, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, on Wednesday, February 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

To be eligible for the program, students must meet academic and attendance standards, apply now, and be available to being the program this summer. Students in BOCES 2 component school districts (Brockport, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Greece, Hilton, Holley, Kendall, Spencerport and Wheatland-Chili) are invited to participate. Contact guidance counselors or Jack Dennis at 352-2459 for information.