KINGMAN, Ariz. – Sept. 29, 2025 – Gov. Katie Hobbs joined Mohave College, community members, business leaders and elected officials to celebrate the grand opening of the Mohave College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC), a Future48 Workforce Accelerator located at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony also included leadership from the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), which partnered with Mohave College to bring the facility to life.
The 36,000-square-foot center provides hands-on training in high-demand careers such as welding, HVAC, industrial maintenance, robotics, computer-aided drafting and manufacturing fundamentals. More than 65 students are currently enrolled, with capacity to expand as demand grows. Guests at today’s event toured advanced design labs and collaborative innovation spaces while learning about the AMTC’s role in building a stronger regional and statewide workforce.
Leadership Quotes
“When we first announced these facilities in 2023, our vision was to build a statewide network of workforce training centers. Today’s grand opening brings that vision to life—delivering hands-on skills training to prepare students in northwestern Arizona for careers in advanced manufacturing,” said Gov. Katie Hobbs. “I’m grateful to Mohave College for their leadership, and to the Arizona Commerce Authority and our industry partners for their collaboration to launch this state-of-the-art training facility.”
“The AMTC represents a giant step forward in workforce training for northwestern Arizona,” said Dr. Tim Culver, interim president of Mohave College. “We are excited to partner with local business and industry to ensure our students graduate with the skills employers need, while also strengthening the economic foundation of our region.”
“This Future48 Workforce Accelerator marks a major milestone for Kingman and Arizona,” said Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “The Accelerator advances Arizona’s best-in-the-nation workforce readiness while creating more pathways to meaningful work for Arizonans. We’re grateful to Gov. Hobbs, Mohave College and all our industry partners for their support and collaboration.”
About the Future48 Workforce Accelerator Network
The Future48 Workforce Accelerator initiative is a collaboration between the State of Arizona, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and community colleges to provide targeted workforce training aligned with industry needs.
Industry partners for the Kingman AMTC include NUCOR Steel, Air Control HVAC, Phoenix Truck Driving, Progressive Pipe Fabricators, Shelves West, and the Kingman and Mohave Manufacturing Association (KAMMA).
With this milestone, Mohave College expands opportunities for students while fueling economic prosperity across Mohave County and the state of Arizona.
For more information about the AMTC and available programs, contact Jason Gee, Dean of Career & Technical Education, at JGee@Mohave.edu.
