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  Women’s History Month: Amplifying the Voices of Young Women in STEM Nira Irby, Workforce Development Specialist, Partners for Education & Business, Inc. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we embark on a journey to amplify the voices of young women in STEM. Throughout history, women have encountered numerous hurdles in pursuing careers in science, […]

Wendi Czirr, Journey Worker Plant Maintenance, Offers Career Advice to Women Interested in Exploring Jobs in Manufacturing   “Seek out opportunities that you might think are closed to a woman.” So says Wendi Czirr, of WestRock in Solvay, NY, when asked, “What career advice would you offer high school girls?” As MACNY’s first female Journey

Registered Apprenticeship Versus a College Degree   When discussing Registered Apprenticeship vs. The College Degree, we often hear: It’s a viable alternative to a four-year degree… You don’t need to go to college to have a successful career… The Journey Worker credential is its own gold star… It’s all true! Here’s What Else We Know

Step 1: The Connection Apprenticeships in Vocational Training and High-Wage Careers Vocational training apprenticeships prepare newly graduated high school students with practical skills and knowledge of professions that require highly specialized expertise. These professions often lead to a high-wage career, despite the vocational training programs being free of charge to the apprentice.  The programs offer