News and Events

April 25, 2012

Training Industry Showcases AMTEC's Maintenance Mechatronics Curriculum

AMTEC's maintenance mechatronics curriculum has the potential to transform other advanced manufacturing sectors, reports Technology Industry. Representing an unprecedented partnership between community colleges and automotive manufacturers, the curriculum is available to partners as of May 2012. Read the article for all the details on AMTEC's cutting edge curriculum.

February 14, 2012

Spartanburg Community College and BMW to co-host AMTEC academy at Spartanburg, SC March 22-23

Spartanburg Community College (SCC) and BMW Manufacturing Co. will cohost the next AMTEC Academy March 22-23, 2012 in Spartanburg, SC.

January 30, 2012

AMTEC Highlighted in OVAE Report

AMTEC is highlighted in one of the reports that was a result of the Community College Virtual Symposium held last April. The report, "Integrating Industry-Driven Competencies in Education and Training Through Employer Engagement"

December 14, 2011

Partners See AMTEC a Value

Over 80% of both industry and colleges participating in collaboration report that AMTEC is highly likely to impact building capacity by sharing good practice across education and industry and establishing benchmarks and standards including developing a standardized curriculum and assessments.

August 3, 2011

AMTEC Featured in NGA Report

“The global economy demands highly skilled workers, and states are in a position to help foster the types of education and training partnerships that can fill jobs in economic sectors that are growing at a rapid pace,” said John Thomasian, director of the NGA Center. “The AMTEC example shows that collaboration – across government, industry and higher education – may be the key that enables states to train workers and build the highly skilled workforces they need to compete.”