Rockwell Academy of Advanced Manufacturing to Start at GTCIO
Posted on Nov 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
A partnership between the Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations (GTCIO) at Ogeechee Technical College and Rockwell Automation will soon bring more state-of-the-art job training for area employers.
Starting next year, Ogeechee Tech will deliver Rockwell’s Academy of Advanced Manufacturing (AAM) program, which trains workers as industrial controls technicians, the people who keep automated production lines running.
Previously only open to veterans, the AAM allows companies to send their employees to the GTCIO for a six-week hands-on training program. Students will learn about programming and troubleshooting controllers, motors, drives, sensors, and networks that run modern manufacturing equipment.
The first cohort of students is slated for February 2027, according to OTC Vice President for Economic Development Jan Moore.
“In the rapidly-changing world of advanced manufacturing, the AAM connects industry needs with hands-on technical education,” said Rob Campbell, Distributor Partner Manager for Rockwell Automation.
"Our goal is not simply to teach automation technology, but to help build a pipeline of skilled people who can support the manufacturers investing and growing in this region," he said.
One of manufacturing’s biggest challenges is developing skilled technical talent.
“By combining Ogeechee Tech’s commitment to workforce development with Rockwell Automation’s industry experience, technology, and training curriculum, we have an opportunity to build skills that directly support manufacturers across Southeast Georgia and beyond,” Campbell said.
For information about the Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations and its training opportunities, visit www.gtcio.org.
About Ogeechee Technical College:
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu for more information.
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