President Burt-Nanna, County Executive Bello Announce Kickoff of Project to Build New ATC
October 30, 2023
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today and Monroe Community College (MCC) President Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna announced the kickoff of the project to construct the new MCC Applied Technology Center (ATC) on the Brighton campus. Crews will soon begin demolishing a building on the south end of the campus to make room for the new facility.
The ATC is a $35 million project that moves critical technology programs from an outdated facility on West Henrietta Road, and houses them in a state-of-the-art facility — connecting them with the college’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs.
“Skilled trades workers are in short supply, the economy needs them and companies are willing to pay premium wages for them,” said County Executive Bello. “The ATC facility builds on the momentum of the MCC Forward Center, continuing our focus on training people for high-demand jobs. Thank you to our friends in state and federal government for their investment in this facility and the students it will serve.”
“Whether in the fields of advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or optics, the expansion of MCC’s Technology Center (ATC) will enable MCC to offer increased opportunities for more residents in every zip code we serve. Expanding the ATC represents a joint effort from Monroe County and New York State in investing in our neighborhoods.” said MCC President DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna, Ph.D. “This includes those in historically underrepresented communities, providing the ability to earn industry-recognized credentials, and immediately begin high-demand careers that pay family-sustaining wages. We are grateful and proud of our partnership with Monroe County and NY State as we continue to invest on our communities.”
The demolition of building 9A should be completed in early 2024. Design work for the project will be done during the summer, with construction expected to be completed in the summer of 2026. The new facility is expected to open to students in the fall of 2026.
Funding for the project comes from Monroe Country, the State University of New York, and a Federal HUD grant.
ATC offers many career paths including: automotive technician, precision tooling, heating, ventilating, air conditioning service technician and mechanic. With a new solar lab, the ATC will also offer training in burgeoning fields — like solar photovoltaic panel installer, solar energy installation manager, and service technician.