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The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade have awarded Lamar Community College a $859,000 grant to roll out a new mobile learning lab.
Made possible by the Skill Advance Colorado program, the Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab will provide training opportunities in Industrial Technology and related fields, focusing on manufacturing principles that enhance the safety and efficiency of industrial processes and machinery. These versatile skills will be applicable across various sectors, including manufacturing and renewable energy.
“Receiving this grant is a significant milestone for Lamar Community College and the communities we serve,” said Courtney Morris, Work-based Learning Program Director at LCC. “The Southeast Colorado Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab will provide essential skills and training, preparing our students for success in high-demand careers.”
Receiving this grant is a significant milestone for Lamar Community College and the communities we serve.
The Southeast Colorado Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab will provide essential skills and training, preparing our students for success in high-demand careers.
The lab will be equipped with a classroom for theoretical learning and a modular area with customized training equipment for practical, hands-on experience. Initially, LCC will offer training in electrical and mechanical manufacturing, renewable energy, welding, construction trades, and industrial agriculture, with plans to expand based on community and industry needs.
Designed to travel, the lab will bring customized training to many areas in the region. Through the college’s Workforce Resilience alliance, supporting partners like Trinidad State College and Otero College can leverage the lab to increase access to customized workforce development. Leaders expect to operate the lab in Prowers, Bent, Otero, Kiowa, Baca, Crowley, Las Animas, and Huerfano counties.
“We are committed to ensuring that our community, residents, and local industries receive the support they need to thrive,” said Dr. Rosana Reyes, president of Lamar Community College. “This grant exemplifies our dedication to bringing Southeast Colorado the necessary equipment, training, technology, support, and curriculum to empower our local workforce.”
