MCC breaks ground on Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

KINGMAN – June 18, 2024, at 10 a.m., Mohave Community College (MCC) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC). The event will take place at Windrose Lane, next to Shelves West (4425 N Windrose Ln, Kingman, AZ 86401), at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park.
The AMTC, a partnership between MCC and the Arizona Commerce Authority, will be the first Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Northwest Arizona. This initiative is part of Governor Hobbs’ Future48 Workforce Accelerators program, which aims to ensure all Arizonans benefit from new opportunities in the state’s workforce.
Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, President of MCC, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We are thrilled to be at the forefront of this historic workforce initiative. The AMTC will provide vital training and create a pipeline of highly skilled employees, supporting regional industries and communities.”
The 36,000 square-foot facility will feature a design lab, Simulated (SIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) lab, and a Business Incubator/Maker Space. It will house MCC’s Career and Technical Education Division programs, including HVAC, Welding, and Electrical.
The AMTC is expected to be completed by Fall 2025, offering credit, non-credit, and apprenticeship programs in various areas such as Workforce Readiness, Welding, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Robotics, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and Manufacturing Fundamentals.
Key industry partners supporting the project include NUCOR Steel, Air Control HVAC, Phoenix Truck Driving, Progressive Pipe Fabricators, Arizona Sommers Heating and Cooling, and the Kingman and Mohave Manufacturing Association (KAMMA). Additional partners include Governor Hobbs and the State of Arizona, Arizona Commerce Authority, City of Kingman, Mohave County, ARIZONA@WORK, and WAVE-JTED.
The groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public, and MCC encourages the community to attend and be part of the future of advanced manufacturing in Northwest Arizona. Interested individuals can RSVP at https://www.mohave.edu/advanced-manufacturing-center-groundbreaking-rsvp. For questions about the event, please contact MCC@Mohave.edu.
The AMTC is set to play a crucial role in meeting the region’s workforce needs, preparing students for high-demand, high-skill jobs, and fostering economic prosperity in the area. With the support of key partners and the community, MCC is poised to make a significant impact on the future of advanced manufacturing education and workforce development in Northwest Arizona.