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A group of students poses inside a workshop for a group photo celebrating a donation to their manufacturing program.

FLTCC AME Program Receives $7,300 Donation From RIMES

W-FL BOCES Communications Team

October 29, 2026

On October 15, the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) program at Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center (FLTCC) welcomed members of the Rochester Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Society (RIMES) for a visit to the program.

During their visit, RIMES members toured the classrooms and shops, saw students learning and working on projects, and gained a closer look at the skills being developed through the AME program. The visit also included an exciting announcement: RIMES had come together to make a $7,300 donation in support of the program.

A student converses with a visitor inside a mechanical program workshop at a BOCES site.

Partnerships like this are an important part of career and technical education. Connecting students with industry professionals and organizations helps strengthen the relationship between what students learn in the classroom and the skills needed in the workplace.

Support from the local industry community also helps FLTCC continue providing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for future careers in manufacturing and engineering.

The AME program gives students opportunities to explore machining, welding, and computer-aided design while developing the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills that are valued across the industry. Contributions like this help support those learning opportunities and reinforce the importance of investing in the next generation of skilled workers.

We are grateful to RIMES for its generosity and commitment to our students. Strong partnerships between industry and CTE programs help build a more skilled workforce and create opportunities for students throughout our region. We appreciate RIMES for being part of that effort!