A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday to celebrate a new lab at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) that will provide workplace training in the areas of engineering, welding, machining, and assembly.
In partnership with UACCB, the Intimidator Group and its parent company, The Toro Company, announced the newly established Skills Development Lab, powered by Spartan Mowers, at the ceremony held, which was held at the UACCB Workforce Training Center.
In a release announcing the partnership, The Intimidator Group said it is part of the company’s commitment “…to supporting the Batesville community and growing a future-ready workforce.”
“This is an exciting day for UACCB,” said Brian Shonk, UACCB chancellor. “I greatly appreciate and value our strong relationship with the leadership at the Intimidator Group.”
Opened in March 2020, the state-of-the-art Workforce Training Center on the UACCB campus features college credit and high school programs in advanced manufacturing, welding, robotics, and construction. The new Skills Development Lab, powered by Spartan Mowers, spans nearly 10,000 square feet and includes a Welding Work Center with 25 weld cells, a Machining Work Center, an HVAC Work Center, and a Production Work Center.
Watch a video of the ribbon-cutting ceremony from the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce below.
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