Applied Technology Education Center Will Be Located at Hudson Valley Community College and Will Prepare Thousands of New Yorkers Over the Next Decade for In-Demand Trade Professions
125,000-Square-Foot Facility To Include Specialized Labs and Classrooms Equipped With Tools That Meet Modern Industry Needs
Complements SUNY Reconnect, Governor’s Landmark Program To Provide Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners Pursuing Degrees in High-Demand Fields
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $40 million investment in a new state-of-the-art workforce training facility, the Applied Technology Education Center, at Hudson Valley Community College. The 125,000-square-foot, $64 million facility is set to open in 2027 and will prepare New Yorkers for in-demand careers in applied technology and skilled trades fields, including building systems, automotive and transportation technologies, renewable energy and semiconductor manufacturing.
“We’re training New Yorkers in the jobs of the future — investing in an economy that lifts up communities in the Hudson Valley and beyond,” Governor Hochul said. “With billions of dollars in manufacturing coming to our state, it’s critical that we ensure the workforce is ready to meet this moment and move our state into a new era of innovation.”
Many applied technology and skilled trades industries are experiencing a severe shortage of qualified workers. With the construction of the Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC), Hudson Valley Community College will further help bolster a strong workforce pipeline to benefit both students and the companies who seek to hire them.
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Governor Hochul’s strategic investments in workforce development are building the infrastructure to ensure that New York State has the skilled workers to meet the needs of growing industries with good-paying jobs. This state-of-the-art center at Hudson Valley Community College represents the latest step in our efforts and will provide training for high-demand jobs that will grow the state’s talent pipeline and strengthen our economy.”
Read the full press release here.