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April 17, 2025

EMCC Welding Technology Students Participate in Cobot Workshop

Students in two Welding Technology classes on our Golden Triangle campus spent Wednesday afternoon learning about robotics in Mississippi State University’s lab for the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program, or AiM UP, at The Communiversity at EMCC.

April 17, 2025

MSU ISE Students Participate in Emphasis Workshop on Cobots & AMRs

Students from Mississippi State’s Industrial & Systems Engineering program visited the AiM UP Lab to participate in the Collaborative Robots and Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots workshop. During the session, they gained hands-on experience with advanced robotics technology—including programming a collaborative robot (cobot) and exploring the capabilities of autonomous mobile robots.

March 19, 2025

MMA-MEP Transforming Manufacturing: Solutions to Tomorrow’s Problems

The Mississippi Manufacturers Association – Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MMA-MEP) conducted a conference Tuesday [Mar. 18] at The Communiversity titled “Transforming Manufacturing: Solutions to Tomorrow’s Problems.” The event included a panel discussion on collaborative training programs to meet industry needs that was moderated by MMA-MEP Executive Director Sandy Crist.

January 31, 2025

MSU partners with EMCC to provide workforce training through the AiM UP program

MSU along with the Golden Triangle community and East Mississippi Community College are helping to provide training and support to industry partners and enhance the opportunities of Mississippians through the AiM UP initiative! We are thankful for the leaders who help make these partnerships possible, including MSU Vice President for Economic Development Julie Jordan, Gov. Tate Reeves, Mayor Lynn Spruill, and Mayor Keith Gaskin.

January 29, 2025

MSU, EMCC formalize Communiversity partnership to upskill workforce for advanced manufacturing

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum and East Mississippi Community College President Scott Alsobrooks cut the ribbon Wednesday [Jan. 29] for the MSU at the Communiversity partnership through the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program, better known as AiM UP. This partnership will provide workforce training for industry both inside the Golden Triangle and across the state.

November 19, 2024

Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center Interactive AiM UP Tour

Students from Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center visited the AiMUP Lab at The Communiversity at EMCC! During their visit, the students explored collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, and other industrial automation technologies. They even got hands-on experience programming the same advanced robots now transforming manufacturing facilities across the nation.

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