(TROY, NEW YORK) - Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $40 million investment in a new state-of-the-art Workforce Training Facility, the Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC) at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy.

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 semi-conductor 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 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.

Once completed, ATEC will enable Hudson Valley Community College to: Increase applied Technology/Skilled Trades Program enrollment by 200%; Train up to 5,000 Skilled Technicians over the next decade; Expand existing programs and establish new ones to support emerging industries; Offer advanced certifications and Non-Credit Workforce Training Programs to current Industry Professionals; and Attract technical companies seeking a highly skilled workforce and industry resources.

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.”

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon: “I thank Governor Hochul for continuing to support workforce development efforts that help New Yorkers secure great paying, in-demand careers of tomorrow. The new Applied Technology Education Center will play a pivotal role in feeding a critical workforce pipeline in the region that will help keep our economy moving forward.”

SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr.: “From the recent opening of the STEM Education Center in Malta to the future Applied Technology Education Center, Hudson Valley Community College is a leader in workforce development in the Capital Region. Our Nation and State depend on skilled Workers to maintain a thriving economy, and now, thanks to the ($40 million) investment secured by Governor Hochul, Hudson Valley Community College will expand to provide even more opportunities for graduates to succeed in these in-demand careers.”

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