October 2021
Attend Optifab 2021!

18 - 21 October 2021
Rochester, New York, USA

APOMA Special Events are planned for the week!

Both the APOMA General Meeting and the Apprenticeships Panel will be held on Wednesday, October 20:

In person: 20 October 2021 ∙ 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT, Joseph A Floreano Riverside Convention Center, Highland E/F 

Items on the agenda include:
  • Available Training Grant Funds
  • New Optics Manufacturing Apprenticeship and insight about upcoming panel
  • Optics Quality Standard Progress
  • AmeriCOM authorization and status
  • Relevant International Trade Regulations
  • Proposed mentorship program
 
In person: 20 October 2021 ∙ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT, Joseph A Floreano Riverside Convention Center, Exhibition Hall 

A lively panel discussion to address the needs and challenges of optics apprenticeships for the Optical Fabrication Industry. Funding is available for manufacturers that would like to participate, but the program expires in September of 2022. If you've been on the fence about an apprenticeship program at your facility - the time to act is NOW!
APOMA Unveils New MCC Apprenticeship Video!

Interested in an apprenticeship program for your business? Not quiet sure what it entails? Guess what-- there's a video for that!!

Click HERE to check out the new APOMA MCC Apprenticeship video!

Hear first hand from Dr. Alexis Vogt what the steps are in the process, and see testimonials from Zach Hobbs at Sydor Optics and Kirk Warden at LaCroix Precision Optics. Becoming a Nationally Registered Sponsor for the U.S. Department of Labor approved Optics Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship is easier than you think.

Still need more reasons why apprenticeship could help solve your workforce shortage? Check out the Panel Discussion on Funding and Support to Establish Registered Apprenticeships to Address Critical Workforce Shortages live at Optifab!
Moderator:
Dr. Alexis Vogt, Monroe Community College (USA)
Panelists:
Ashley Hoffman, Apprentice Graduate, JML Optical
Ross Micali, National Work-based Learning Coordinator, Monroe Community College
Jim VanKouwenberg, Former Workforce Development Coordinator, Optimax
Kirk Warden, President, LaCroix Precision Optics
Ben Zeller, Apprentice Graduate, Optimax

Need a printable for decision makers? Click on the brochure below and print one!
Next step?
Contact Ross Micali, (585) 202-1118, rmicali@monroecc.edu, if you are interested in starting a Registered Optics Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship for your workforce.
APOMA Members Support 20th Annual WNY Optics/Photonics Golf Tournament

Many thanks to our members for their generosity in supporting the 20th Annual WNY Optics and Photonics Golf Tournament! Final numbers are in-- this year’s tournament raised $10,256.48 for the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, NY!