Mohave College inaugurated the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC) in Kingman, Arizona, part of the Future48 workforce accelerator. Governor Katie Hobbs attended the event, which also brought together representatives from the college, local businesses, community members, and state officials.
The 36,000-square-foot center offers hands-on training in high-demand areas such as welding, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), industrial maintenance, robotics, computer-aided design, and manufacturing fundamentals. Currently, more than 65 students are enrolled and have access to advanced design labs and collaborative innovation spaces.
According to Dr. Tim Culver, interim president of Mohave College, the AMTC seeks to connect academic training with the needs of local and regional employers, enabling graduates to acquire skills directly applicable in industry. “The center represents a breakthrough in workforce readiness for northwest Arizona,” Culver said.
The Future48 accelerator is an initiative involving the Arizona Commerce Authority, community colleges, and businesses in the region, with the goal of strengthening the workforce in strategic sectors. Participating industry partners include NUCOR Steel, Air Control HVAC, Phoenix Truck Driving, Progressive Pipe Fabricators, Shelves West, and the Kingman and Mohave Manufacturing Association (KAMMA).
During the inauguration, attendees toured the center’s laboratories and innovation spaces and learned about the training programs that will be offered in various areas of advanced manufacturing. Officials say the initiative seeks to expand career opportunities in Mohave County and throughout Arizona by offering training aligned with labor market demands and supporting regional economic development.
