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We're Creating Something Big

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Building a Foundation

Utilizing university, community college, and secondary education programs to build workforce skills in advanced manufacturing technology and innovation.

Career Pathways On Ramps

Co-designing pathways for a variable workforce to enter at any point and find success.

Expanding Impact

Identify and address technical and socioeconomic gaps through training and partnerships to bring a world class workforce and research innovation hub together.

Career Development & Growth

Constantly identifying and developing new skills and technologies to ensure the CMC is producing the best workers and identifying the latest technology innovations.

Sustainability

Industry, local, state and federal government buy in and investment in training programs and research innovations.

Regional Economic Engine Development

2026-2028

Development

NSF Type 1 Award #23-05248

400 New Jobs

Comprehensive workforce and education initiatives supported by major infrastructure, stakeholder partnerships, and $2B in financial commitments.

2026-2028
2028-2030

Nascent

Begin NSF Type II Award 650 New Jobs Development and advancement of R&D, infrastructure and utilities build-out, and workforce training programs spanning 6 week certificates through advanced degrees (PhD and MS), with strong support services.
2028-2030
2030-2032

Emergent

850 New Jobs

Technical training and education programs, rapid scaling of new technology and full-scale production designed to produce patents, fill thousands of jobs, and expand manufacturing facilities while generating revenue.

2030-2032
2032-2034

Growth

1000 New Jobs

New degree programs, and continued build-out of full-scale operations and workforce training locations. Expansion into adjacent markets.

2032-2034
2034-2036

Mature

650 New Jobs Large-scale economic growth supported by investment, talent development, industry diversification, and significant regional impact.
2034-2036