St. Louis Community College to unveil new advanced manufacturing center
The state-of-the-art building will provide hands-on training in manufacturing, engineering, technology, and technical trades, preparing students for careers in fields such as HVAC, welding, electronics, and biomedical equipment repair.
'This is a really hands-on facility,' said Tom McGovern, Dean of Industrial Occupations, Business, and Culinary at STLCC. 'Everything in this building is state of the art, is the equipment they're going to find in the field when they go work on it.'
The new center is part of the STLCC Transformed Project, funded by Proposition R, an eight-cent tax increase approved by voters in 2021 to improve STLCC campuses.
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The Advanced Manufacturing Center is one of six new buildings opening across the four STLCC campuses this year as a result of Proposition R. The facility includes specialized areas for training students for jobs with Boeing, particularly in sheet metal and composites.
Governor Mike Kehoe and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page are expected to attend the ceremony, which will take place at 9:30 a.m.
The opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Center marks a significant step in enhancing educational opportunities for students at STLCC, equipping them with the skills needed for the modern workforce.
All facts from this article were gathered by KTVI journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KTVI staff.
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