Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) Launches Pioneering New York State Apprenticeship Program to Foster U.S. Advanced Manufacturing
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX) (“Syntec Optics” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology products to defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer industry leaders, today announced the launch of an apprenticeship program created to be New York State certified and funded. The program is intended to cultivate the next generation of highly skilled manufacturing technicians and is the first of its kind in the United States.
Developed in partnership with the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) and Monroe Community College (MCC), the program addresses the critical need for specialized talent in the optics and photonics manufacturing sector.
The curriculum was developed by Chief Engineer Ryan Kromm and former Senior Technician Mark Webster, along with other team members on the nanotechnology team. It combines intensive on-the-job training, dedicated mentorship from experts, and specialized coursework in nanomachining and optics to provide a robust foundation in this demanding field.
The program is built in collaboration with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) under the Precision Optics Manufacturing Technician umbrella, establishing a new standard for workforce development in the U.S.
"Investing in our future workforce is a core part of our strategy to drive innovation, " said Dean Rudy, CFO of Syntec Optics. "This comprehensive apprenticeship program, especially the first-of-its-kind for nanomachining, is a testament to our commitment to excellence and to rebuilding critical manufacturing skills right here in the U.S. We are not just training technicians; we are developing future leaders and innovators who will push the boundaries of what 's possible in optics. "
Matt Carey, VP of Business Development and Delivery, commented, "We are seeing tremendous demand for our Advanced Manufacturing Platform across various new technology frontiers, including Hyperspectral Imaging, Rocket Propulsion, Fusion Energy, Biomedical Vision Correction, and Satellite Ground Network Optics. This new demand complements the growth in our existing markets, like Night Vision Scopes, Aiming Sights for Defense, Artificial Intelligence Data Centers, Photonic Biosensing, and LEO Satellite Optics. This apprenticeship program is a critical strategic investment that directly supports our ability to scale and meet this broad and growing customer demand with a highly skilled workforce. "
Currently, six apprentices are enrolled across these critical areas. Through the RTMA, and with scholarship contributions from New York State, participants can receive funding for both their education and the tools required for their jobs. The program, which spans 18 months to 4 years, is designed for graduates to receive accreditation from the New York State Education Department.
About Syntec Optics
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX), headquartered in Rochester, NY, is one of the largest custom and diverse end-market optics and photonics manufacturers in the United States. Operating for over two decades, Syntec Optics runs a state-of-the-art facility with extensive core capabilities of various optics manufacturing processes, both horizontally and vertically integrated, to provide a competitive advantage for mission-critical OEMs. As more products become light-enabled, Syntec Optics continues to add more product lines, including recent Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite optics for communication, lightweight night vision goggle optics for defense, biomedical optics for defense, and data center optics for Artificial Intelligence. To learn more, visit www.syntecoptics.com.
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For further information, please contact:
Tim Bechtold
Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@syntecoptics.com
SOURCE: Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX)
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