Advanced Manufacturing Center

The Advanced Manufacturing Center at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is designed for individuals pursuing careers in the manufacturing sector. The center enhances the college’s capabilities in electrical, mechanical, and automation training with state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest industry technology, including:

Electricity/Electronics & Wiring Lab
Mechanical & Fluid Power Lab
Motor Control, PLC & Drives Lab
Machine Tools

The Center offers an advanced manufacturing curriculum informed by global manufacturers using networked systems and robotics to drive innovation. Students receive industry-certified safety training along with instruction in soft skills, ensuring they are job-ready and can contribute immediately upon entering the workforce.

Graduates can earn various credentials, including continuing education certificates, technical certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees, all of which equip them for success in the growing advanced manufacturing sector.

Advanced manufacturing is a key industry in Georgia, contributing 10% to the state’s GDP (nearly $62 billion in 2019), accounting for 92% of exports, and employing over 380,000 people. This success is driven by the state's pro-business environment, skilled workforce, and efficient logistics, connecting 80% of the U.S. within hours. Georgia Piedmont Technical College plays a vital role in supporting this sector, offering specialized programs like the Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley training and the High School Apprenticeship Program.