Groundbreaking for James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Southeast Tech College
The James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing will open in Fall 2028, enhancing training in advanced manufacturing fields. The project, costing $18 million, is funded by federal, state, and local investments to meet the demand for skilled manufacturing professionals in South Dakota.
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Construction has begun on the James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing, which is expected to open by Fall 2028. The project will support programs in Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance Technology, Automation Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Welding, increasing capacity for over 100 additional students annually.
The total project cost is $18 million, with $6 million from the state and the rest from federal, local, and private sources. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to enhance vocational education and address manufacturing workforce needs in South Dakota. The center’s establishment follows another major project at STC, the Wells Fargo Homebuilding Lab, expected to open by April 2027.
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