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"This place changed my life" Adult learner finds new passion at EMCC

In the Spring of 2022, Emily Burns completed her 10-month program at the Eastern Monroe Career Center as an adult student in the Collision Repair Technology Program.
 
“This place for sure changed my life. In a good way," she shared. 
 
Her story was featured on News 8 WROC Rochester! 🎥
 
🎤She is the first EMCC student to obtain the I-CAR Platinum certification, which is an industry-recognized designation and will save a shop approx $10,000 in training!
 
🎤 Her training made her a standout applicant in a high demand field, gaining her access to employment in an area shop.
 
🎤 She is now working full time in a career she enjoys- wrapping cars and working with graphic design and vinyl.

To learn more about Adult Education programs at EMCC, visit monroe.edu/AdultEd