NEWSMAKERS: MACNY Affiliate Welcomes Workforce Development Specialist

Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), an affiliate of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, recently welcomed Brynn Semeraro to the team as a workforce development specialist.

In this role, Semeraro will work closely with key partners, including schools, employers, and community organizations to bridge the gap between education and the workforce needs. She will engage and cultivate partnerships to address the needs of both students and employers through work-based learning experiences with an emphasis on career exploration programming for high school students. Additionally, she will assist in the planning and execution of PEB and MACNY events, such as Manufacturing Month in October.

“We’re excited to welcome Brynn Semeraro to our team. Brynn will serve as a connector to other PEB-led initiatives, industry opportunities, and STEM engagement events in our community. Her experience and passion for education will be an asset to PEB and their mission to facilitate real-life opportunities for students to explore career pathways across various industries and connect with employers,” said MACNY President & CEO, Randy Wolken.

Brynn holds her Bachelor of Science degree in education from SUNY Oswego. Additionally, she completed two years of graduate-level literary education studies. Prior to joining MACNY, Semeraro worked as an independent author at Tiny Newt Press LLC and as a site coordinator for the book buddies program at the United Way of Central New York.