Washington, July 30 -- Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following press release:
(Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding he secured for Monroe Community College to establish a new Precision Optics Finishing Lab within the college's Advanced Technology Education Center, expanding workforce training opportunities in one of the Finger Lakes region's fastest-growing industries.
"Rochester has spent generations building a world-class reputation in optics and photonics, and today's investment helps ensure our community remains at the forefront of the industries shaping our future," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "This new Precision Optics Finishing Lab will give students, apprent...