The €26 million Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk, County Louth, was officially opened yesterday (March 13).

This state-of-the-art facility for Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) represents the largest single capital investment in the Further Education and Training sector to date.

It will provide cutting edge training in Advanced Manufacturing including Robotics, Construction Technologies, 3D Printing including Concrete Printing, Cyber Security and ICT Innovations.

Opening the Centre, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless said: "I am delighted to be in Dundalk today to officially open this magnificent facility and to meet the people who will benefit from the learning opportunities offered here by LMETB.

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"My Department approved funding for LMETB to acquire and refurbish this building, at a cost of some €26 million, with further investment in leading edge technology and equipment.

"The provision of technology training at the AMTCE Campus enables LMETB to enhance their range of training and further education programmes, offering exciting new careers and employment opportunities for learners."

The delivery of the Centre is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and by Enterprise Ireland, and will help provide the skilled workforce needed to meet Government ambitions under Housing for All.

The establishment of this building facilitates the delivery of higher quality, flexible and more advanced sector specialised Further Education and Training programmes, support services and qualifications. The building also accommodates training facilities for Electrical Apprenticeships and facilitates the location of sector specific world-standard specialised equipment and experienced trainers.

Image credit: AMTCE.