Built on Vision. Driven by Partnership.

YAMTEP was founded in 2015 by Tyrone Reaves, a Rochester-based entrepreneur and owner of TruForm Manufacturing, with a simple but powerful goal: bridge the gap between potential and opportunity for young adults in our city.

Tyrone understood that real change doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes people, purpose, and partnership. That’s why from day one, YAMTEP has been built on collaboration—with city leaders, workforce agencies, nonprofits, and employers who believe that every person deserves a shot at a better future.

We don't just train individuals. We work side by side with the community to build a stronger workforce and a healthier local economy.

YAMTEP is proud to work alongside partners like the City of Rochester, Monroe County, RochesterWorks, and PathStone Corporation, aligning resources to create tangible impact where it’s needed most.

If you're an organization, business, or agency that shares our commitment to equity, opportunity, and transformation—we want to connect. There’s a seat at the table for anyone who’s ready to invest in people, not just programs.

Together, we can create lasting change—one opportunity at a time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

    • Age Range: Designed for young adults aged 18 and up.

    • Disadvantage Status: Targeted toward individuals from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds, including those affected by poverty, and justice system involvement.

    • Barrier Support: Many students face challenges around transportation, childcare, housing, previous incarceration, and other obstacles; YAMTEP partners address these to support training success.

    • YAMTEP now serves graduating high school seniors, helping them transition directly into training before full graduation.

  • Our main program is 3 days a week for 4 weeks from 8:30am-12:30pm.

    The program is structured to “bridge basic skill gaps for entry level employment in manufacturing” over a short period of time.

    This duration is intentionally brief, delivering focused, practical training that prepares participants for the workforce quickly and effectively.

  • Yes. Job placement is a core focus of YAMTEP.

    • Over 430 participants have been trained, and 350+ have been placed in jobs across 65+ local companies.

    • YAMTEP boasts a consistent 82% job placement rate.

    • Graduates are supported with resume services, interview preparation, and direct connections to employers.

    • Job fairs and partner hiring pipelines are regularly used to help place candidates quickly after program completion.