NAFTC National Training Center Profile
The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) at New River Community and Technical College works in partnership with the College’s Center for Workforce Education to provide a variety of customized programs to address the need for a highly skilled workforce. Business and community leaders across the region serve as advisors to our administration, which that New River’s programs are in-sync with their needs.
The 93,000 square foot Advanced Technology Center, dedicated in October 2010, is being used to train workers for 12 key industry segments – automotive and diesel technology, mining and energy, weatherization, hospitality and leisure, green buildings systems, manufacturing, line service mechanic, HVAC, CDL, heavy equipment operator, welding and pipe welding, horticulture/landscaping, and GIS-surveying. The facility also promotes entrepreneurialism and serves as an incubator for business development and acceleration.
Stuart Gimblin
Lead Automotive Instructor
527 Odd Road
Ghent, WV 25843
Email: sgimblin@newriver.edu
Phone: (304) 929-3300