Advanced Manufacturing Facilities for Workforce Training

Organization:

Robeson Community College

Amount:

$498,011.59

Program Area:

Community Assistance Initiative

County of Applicant:

Robeson

Year:

2010

Description:

This grant will assist Robeson Community College with the renovation and equipping of existing space on campus to house the Advanced Manufacturing/Industrial Education and Training Laboratories. These labs will help the College provide state-of-the-art workforce education and training that is needed by the region to retain and attract jobs. The space will include a Pneumatics/Hydraulics/Fluid Power lab, a CNC/Machine Tool lab, a PLC/CNC lab and a Mechanical Systems lab. The labs will support two associate degree programs, one certificate program and several non-credit seminars and workshops for incumbent and entry level workers in business and industry. Golden LEAF funds will leverage over $250,000 from the NC Community College System.

Contact:

Dr. Mark KinlawP O Box 1420Lumberton, North Carolina 28359(336) 342-4261

Areas Served:

Robeson

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