RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (AP) - The Vermont Technical College is set to receive nearly $8 million to establish the state’s first advanced manufacturing education, research and development facility, officials say.
The contract from the U.S. Army’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program has an additional $4 million option.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy says the facility will ensure that more Vermonters have the training and skills to match the latest generation of manufacturing jobs.
“By expanding and strengthening Vermont Tech’s position as a leader in this field, this collaborative public-private partnership will open new career opportunities to Vermonters and contribute to Vermont Tech’s bright future,” Leahy said in a statement.
The new center, located in Randolph Center, will bring together students, faculty, and Vermont manufacturers to educate the next-generation workforce.
The grant comes at a time when Vermont and the nation are experiencing a critical shortage of manufacturing capability and workforce.
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