LC Awarded Grant for New Manufacturing Training Academy

SPRINGFIELD – Announced today, Sept. 14, 2026, Lewis and Clark Community College has been awarded $2,369,150 to establish a new Manufacturing Training Academy focused on automation, industrial maintenance systems, process control, and robotics. The investment will allow the college to enhance facilities, purchase state-of-the-art equipment, and expand workforce training opportunities in some of the manufacturing sector’s most in-demand fields. As a regional workforce leader, Lewis and Clark seeks to create new pathways for students to earn industry-relevant credentials and secure high-paying technical careers close to home. The academy will also deepen partnerships with local manufacturers, ensuring training aligns with employer needs while helping businesses address ongoing skilled workforce shortages.

Learn more at https://www.illinois.gov/news/release.html?releaseid=32925