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On Thursday, Halifax Community College (HCC) broke ground on the new Advanced Manufacturing and Corporate Training Center. The building’s scheduled completion date is in early 2021.

The training center will house curriculum and short-term training programs for industrial systems technology, welding technology and automotive systems technology. 

It will also serve as a venue where area businesses and industries can upgrade the skills of their current employees as well as new hires, and schedule other training needs. 

The building will be located across from the Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. Centre.

“Today is a day that has been a long time in the making,” said Dr. Michael Elam, president of HCC. “Our new Advanced Manufacturing and Corporate Training Center will serve as a beacon of prosperity in our region as we look to equip the workforce and tomorrow’s leaders for the opportunities and challenges of the future.”

The new center is projected to create 120 jobs in the Roanoke Valley, generating more than $19 million in revenue. 

In addition, the corporate training center will allow organizations from throughout the region to have a centralized place for personalized training for employees. It will serve as a venue where area businesses and industries can upgrade the skills of their current employees as well as new hires, and schedule other training needs.

 “This new center will help provide local businesses with an able workforce, stimulating future growth in the community, and preparing the Roanoke Valley to be a leader in industry and customer service,” Elam said. “As the leader of Halifax Community College, I am proud of and excited about the future for our community.”

In addition to the groundbreaking ceremony, Elam also announced that HCC is now a Certified Advanced Manufacturing Pathway, in partnership with NC Works.