SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) – A new facility dedicated to workforce development in high-demand fields that power and feed Missouri communities opened on Wednesday at Ozarks Technical Community College’s Richwood Valley Campus in Ozark.
College leadership, industry partners, faculty, and students gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new 19,600-square-foot Technical Training Center (TTC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an opportunity to explore the learning spaces and experience hands-on training with heavy equipment. The $5 million facility was made possible through multiple sources. The State of Missouri contributed $2.5 million through the MoExcel program, and the Economic Development Administration contributed more than $1.7 million. The remaining funds came from college sources. The TTC will serve as the primary training site for Ozarks Tech’s agriculture and electrical distribution systems (EDS) programs, two career pathways vital to Missouri’s economic infrastructure.
Equipped with cutting-edge tools and specialized training spaces, the TTC provides students with practical, real-world experience. The center reflects Ozark Tech’s mission to create educational opportunities to improve lives and strengthen the communities the college serves…