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- [Narrator] In response
to the changing needs
of today's students and
the 21st century workforce,
Pima Community College's downtown
campus will be transformed
through its new center of
excellence for applied technology
with programs focused on
advanced manufacturing,
automotive technology and
building and construction.
Beginning with a summit held in late 2017
to gather the community's
insights and expectations,
the center of excellence
for applied technology
has been designed through
a collaborative process,
bringing together community members,
industry partners, faculty,
staff and students.
In partnership with the community,
the center will provide access
to the latest technology
and high quality in demand programs
designed around speed,
convergence and adaptability.
Speed in response to
current workforce needs
and the future of work.
Convergence of disciplines
and industry partners.
And adaptability of spaces and programs
in response to the changing
needs of industry and learners.
The first of four newly
designed buildings,
the transportation center,
will be a two story
45,000 square foot state
of the art facility
serving automotive industry needs.
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The transportation center will
provide future flexibility
as the industry continues
to evolve with electric
and autonomous vehicles and beyond.
The center will include
competency based learning labs,
classrooms, spaces for original
equipment manufacturer,
OEM training, student gathering
areas, faculty offices
and an industry advisory boardroom.
This center represents
Pima Community College's
ongoing commitment to our students,
our community and industry
throughout southern Arizona.
These spaces will nurture
students' collaboration,
critical thinking and technical skills,
ensuring an Arizona workforce
that is globally competitive.
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The transportation building is located
on the west end of the campus,
serving as a gateway to
higher education in Tucson.
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To meet the diverse and evolving needs
of industry and students,
the center of excellence
for applied technology
will provide formal degree
and certificate programs
as well as flexibility
through short term training opportunities,
stackable credentials
and multiple on ramps
for students throughout the
lifecycle of their careers.
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The transportation center
is scheduled for completion
in the spring of 2021.
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