Nebraska’s Northeast Community College to Develop Robotics/Automation Curriculum

Nebraska’s Northeast Community College will share in a $25 million award to develop a robotics/automation curriculum. Northeast will play a key role in a new $25 million effort to help Nebraska become a national leader in robotic technologies and automation in the manufacturing and agriculture industries. The development of a robotics/automation curriculum at Northeast will be designed to meet workforce development needs as well as the needs of individuals who are interested in exploring and pursuing careers in the field. The workforce development focus area will consist of certification courses in a variety of career areas. “EDA is proud to support the vision of the Heartland Robotics Cluster as it engages rural communities in tech-based economic development,” said Alejandra Y. Castillo, assistant secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. “This EDA investment will transform the agricultural industry in Nebraska and position the region as a leader in innovation that will make our food supply more efficient and sustainable.” The development of a robotics/automation curriculum at Northeast will be designed to meet workforce development needs as well as the needs of individuals who are interested in exploring and pursuing careers in the field.