JANESVILLE — Teachers, staff, sponsors, foundation members and students used snips to cut the tin “ribbon” off Blackhawk Technical College’s new Innovative Manufacturing Education Building Thursday night.
More than 100 people gathered to talk to instructors and to get a glimpse of the equipment and learn about programs to be offered in the building.
During the event, the sound of equipment whiring floated in as students continued to work on welding in the labs.
In May of 2023, the Blackhawk Technical College Foundation sold its Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Milton to KANDU Industries, donating $7 million to fund the new facility.
In October of 2023, Blackhawk Tech broke ground, and Prent announced a major donation.
The 52,000 square foot building featuring welding areas and specialized labs for hands-on learning was complete in August 2024.
Blackhawk Tech President Dr. Tracey Pierner reflected on how, a year ago, they were talking about consolidating and held a ground breaking.