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MAMC strengthens workforce through apprenticeships in 33 states
The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is bridging the skills gap in American manufacturing by delivering workforce solutions through Apprenticeship Works, the National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Partnership. Apprenticeship Works now assists...

MAMC career skills programs post record fall enrollment
As industry demand for skilled workers grows in our region, so, too, does the number of students enrolling in the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center’s (MAMC) career skills programs. For fall 2026, MAMC welcomed a record 72 new students in Machinist Technology/CNC,...

MAMC grad finds his niche as professional machinist
James Adkins of Mason County has always enjoyed working with his hands, but it wasn’t until high school that he realized machining could become a career. Growing up near Apple Grove, just outside of Point Pleasant, he enrolled in machining courses at the Mason County...

Enter the WV Makes Festival Design Challenge to win your share of $4,100 in prizes!
The 2026 West Virginia Makes Festival is putting a price on creativity – and the top prize is worth $2,500. Creative thinkers of all ages can compete in the festival’s annual Design Challenge for a chance to win cash and other prizes. The first-place winner in the...

Student finds her niche in SMART program, lands internship at Niterra
When Madeleine Turley began college, she envisioned a future as an engineer. While life took her in a different direction, today she’s back on the path she always wanted – building, troubleshooting and solving problems as a Systems Maintenance, Automation &...

Interns gain real-world experience working along side MAMC professionals
University students – even future Marshall students – are discovering firsthand how immersive internships at Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) open doors to new skills, new career paths and new professional connections. This summer, five interns from...

MAMC welcomes two new administrative professionals to team
Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) has expanded its team with the addition of two experienced higher-education professionals who bring extensive backgrounds in administration, finance and project support. Renee Denney of Proctorville, Ohio, joined MAMC this...

MAMC adds new 3D-printing technology
The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) has acquired new additive manufacturing technology that overcomes four common hurdles associated with many 3D printers: small build volume, slow production speeds, rough surface finishes and limited materials. MAMC's...

Wilson Welding secures coveted ISO certification with an MAMC assist
A familiar name for more than 60 years across the Huntington Tri-State region has achieved another milestone for itself by earning ISO 9001 certification with assistance from Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC). The ISO registration for Wilson Welding Co....

MAMC to offer Safety in Manufacturing course Aug. 4 in Huntington
Ensuring a safe work environment is job one in manufacturing. To help you build the knowledge and awareness needed to recognize hazards, the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is offering a one-day, in-person Safety in Manufacturing course Aug. 4, 1 p.m. to...

