The purpose of this grant was to assist Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) with the expansion of the college’s welding and machining programs by purchasing additional welding booths, cutting stations, and industrial robotic welders. GTCC renovated a vacant building that now houses the Center for Advanced Manufacturing providing needed space to support area workforce training needs. GTCC expects to increase course offerings for curriculum, continuing education and customized training programs. Current facilities did not allow the college adequate space to support all requests for training by industry and non-credit students. The new facilities have increased the capacity of the GTCC Computer Integrated Machining program. Other plans included the addition of welding booths and the installation of industrial robotic welders to satisfy training needs for the college’s expanding industrial base.
