Greenville Tech Opens New Welding and Automation Center Amid Industry Shortage
Greenville Technical College has opened its new $32 million Center for Welding and Automation Excellence, located on its Brashier Campus in Simpsonville. The facility aims to address the significant shortage of welding technicians in the region and nationally.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 20, 2026 —
Greenville Technical College has officially opened its new $32 million Center for Welding and Automation Excellence, a facility designed to confront a critical skills gap impacting the welding industry. The new center is situated on the college’s Brashier Campus in Simpsonville.
The establishment of this state-of-the-art facility comes in response to a pressing shortage of qualified welding technicians, a demand that extends across both the regional and national labor markets. The center is equipped to provide training that meets the evolving needs of industries relying on advanced welding and automation techniques.
The investment of $32 million signifies a commitment to bolstering the skilled trades workforce. The Center for Welding and Automation Excellence is expected to play a pivotal role in equipping students with the necessary expertise to fill these in-demand roles. The specific details regarding the curriculum and the expected number of graduates were not immediately available.
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