Manufacturing Technology Center
The Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) is a catalyst for enhancing competitiveness, increasing profitability, and improving economic opportunity for Southwestern Virginia’s Industry. It is responsive to the needs of manufacturers, helps them manage change, and promotes a progressive industrial image. The center accomplishes its mission by providing direct assistance, demonstration projects, and consultation services.
The MTC is a consortium of the five community colleges of Southwestern Virginia: Mountain Empire, New River, Southwest Virginia, Virginia Highlands, and Wytheville. The center is advised by an Advisory Board made up of industry leaders, economic development and agency representatives, and the presidents of the consortium community colleges.