College of the Canyons has plans to launch an Advanced Technology Center, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and Computer Numerical Control production lab, with a nearly $1 million federal fund to help meet demand needs for skilled employees.

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, successfully secured community project funding for the Santa Clarita Community College District through the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package recently passed by Congress, according to officials.
“We are very excited to have received funding to support the development and launch of an Advanced Technology Center and we are grateful to Congressman Mike Garcia for his continued support,” said College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook. “This project will continue COC’s demonstrated history of enhancing economic development in the community, and creating pathways for students to employment in high-wage, high-demand fields.”
The Advanced Technology Center is expected to include simulation and full production type machining centers to prepare students for stackable industry-recognized credentials to demonstrate the necessary skills for workforce readiness as they work toward degree attainment, according to COC officials.
“Rapid growth in industrial automation and advanced technology combined with an aging workforce has created the urgent need for skilled technicians in advanced manufacturing/computerized machining, welding and material joining, robotic welding, integrated personal fabrication, and construction technologies,” said Harriet Happel, dean of Career and Technical Education at the college. “The Advanced Technology center will provide state-of -the-art technical training in these STEM fields to meet employer needs and to prepare students for high-skill, high-demand, high-wage jobs.”
The ATC is expected to launch in fall 2022 and off-site instruction is expected to take place at 26306 Diamond Place in Santa Clarita.

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