Manufacturing and Technology Center
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Manufacturing and Technology Center at Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College is constructing a new, cutting-edge Manufacturing and Technology Center (MTC), spanning 150,000 square feet. This facility is designed to meet rising enrollment demands and expand academic offerings to align with the needs of local employers. Specifically, the MTC will provide essential education and training for manufacturing employers in the Elgin area and has secured $29.5 million in state funding to address the middle-skills labor gap. Additionally, the facility will be adaptable to accommodate evolving manufacturing requirements in our region.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Please join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for ECC and our commitment to providing cutting-edge education and training for tomorrow's workforce.
In-demand Careers and Programs
Emerging technologies like automation, digitization, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence underscore the demand for a skilled workforce to fill these critical roles. As a result, manufacturers are exploring innovative approaches to educate, train, upskill, and reskill workers to maintain competitiveness.
In-demand careers at the MTC will include:
- Welders and Fabricators
- Machinists, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operators and Programmers
- Maintenance Technicians
- Clean Energy Workers
The programs planned to occupy the building include:
- IST Maintenance Technology
- Industrial Manufacturing Technology
- Heating, Vent, A/C, & Refrigeration / Energy Management
- Welding
The brand-new facility will house maintenance technology, industrial manufacturing, HVAC-R, energy management, and welding programs, reflecting its commitment to preparing students for high-demand careers in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Upon its opening, the facility will introduce new and enhanced programs in robotics, renewable energy, pipe welding, industrial process control, and more. Additionally, the MTC will expand opportunities for the Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeships, providing employers with access to a larger pool of talented and skilled workers and pathways to advanced manufacturing careers for K-12 students in District 509.
MTC Gallery
The College is dedicated to academic excellence, improving its manufacturing technology and STEM curriculum, and enhancing state-of-the-art classrooms and career and technical programs like the ECC Manufacturing and Technology Center. Although construction has not yet started, here is a sneak peek of the planned design for outside and inside spaces.
Powerful Partnerships
ECC has forged partnerships with local manufacturing firms, the Elgin Development Group, the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, the Valley Industrial Association, and local WIOA Boards to stay connected and informed about industry needs. Through these collaborations, the college is committed to developing inclusive programming that prioritizes equity for underserved communities in Elgin, including justice-impacted individuals, women, BIPOC individuals, and other marginalized groups who are traditionally underrepresented in the manufacturing sector.
Contact
Career and Technical Education Programs
Building O, Room O125
847-214-7900
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