UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) expects its upcoming Applied Technology Center (ATC) to be completed by late December 2027.
MVCC on Sept. 22 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project. Beebe Construction Services and Murnane Building Contractors, Inc. are leading the construction work The construction site is in the footprint of an existing parking lot between Payne Hall and the Jorgensen Center. MARCH Associates Architects & Planners, PC of Utica designed the upcoming ATC.
“Its potential for transformational learning will have an extensive impact on students, employer partners, incumbent workers, apprentices, and pre-apprentices in the Mohawk Valley and across the state,” per the MVCC announcement.
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The ATC will be a two-story, 63,760-square-foot building that houses science and technology programs and addresses the region’s major workforce gaps in “enduring and emerging” STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields and such sectors as semiconductor and advanced manufacturing.
“We are thrilled to break ground on the Applied Technology Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will empower our students to succeed in high-demand science and technology fields while meeting the workforce needs of our region,” Randall VanWagoner, president of Mohawk Valley Community College, said in the school’s announcement.
Oneida County, the State of New York, SUNY, the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), and Fabmatics USA all provided funding for the project.
“Oneida County’s $18 million commitment to MVCC’s Applied Technology Center is an investment in our people, our workforce and our future,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. said. “This state-of-the-art facility will give our residents access to the skills and training needed to thrive in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and other emerging industries that are driving growth in the Mohawk Valley. By supporting this project, we are ensuring that Oneida County remains at the forefront of innovation, economic development, and opportunity for generations to come.”
The ATC will include a modern double-height lobby with a feature staircase; highly visible glass-front laboratories; flexible learning and collaborative spaces; modern classrooms, meeting rooms; and a multipurpose area. Students will have access to industrial-grade training equipment and spaces that mirror the private sector in 16 specialized labs, MVCC said.
