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AGP Tour of Robotic Technology Park and Calhoun Community College

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When:
August 20, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
2026-08-20T11:00:00-05:00
2026-08-20T14:30:00-05:00
Where:
Robotic Technology Park
6505 US-31
Tanner, AL 35671
USA
Contact:
Tine Hoffmeister
205 341-7880
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AGP Tour of Robotics Technology Park & Calhoun Community College
The AGP German Business Committee invites you to join them for a very unique opportunity: a tour of the Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) AND the Calhoun Community College’s new advanced manufacturing center. This is a FREE event including a light lunch, but registration is required. Join us:

Thursday, August 20

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tanner/Decatur

The Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) is a three-building campus dedicated to supporting Alabama’s manufacturing industry by providing world-class, technology-focused training at no cost to Alabama manufacturers and their employees. Since breaking ground in 2009 with a $71 million investment, RTP has grown into a nationally recognized workforce development center. Each building serves a unique purpose, focusing on robotics maintenance, automation and advanced manufacturing, and advanced research and development. RTP is also expanding with a fourth facility, the $30 million EV Technology Center, scheduled for completion in September 2026, which will provide training in electric vehicle production, battery systems, high-voltage safety, robotics, and automation.

During your visit, you will see many of the same industrial robots, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies used in modern production facilities around the world. These technologies support RTP’s mission of developing and delivering customized, technology-focused training and education programs that meet the evolving workforce needs of Alabama’s manufacturing industry.

Hosted by: James Reeves, RTP Center Manager
Discover how Calhoun Community College is preparing the next generation of Alabama’s skilled workforce during a tour of the Gene Haas Workforce Training Center. Guests will experience a 57,200-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility designed to meet the workforce needs of today’s advanced industries while supporting the economic growth of North Alabama.

Attendees will learn about Calhoun’s nationally recognized workforce development programs in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, welding, machine tool technology, mechatronics, CDL, automotive, diesel, and aviation. The tour will also showcase four nationally recognized paid co-op programs: Aerospace Collaborative Education (ACE), Alabama F.A.M.E. Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT), Alliance for Machining Professionals (AMP), and Excellence in Process Industrial Controls (EPIC). These programs connect students with industry partners while preparing them for high-demand, high-wage careers.

Calhoun’s transportation technology programs are helping meet the growing demand for skilled technicians across multiple industries. The college offers hands-on training in Advanced Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, and FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technology through Alabama Aviation College, preparing graduates for rewarding careers in the automotive, transportation, and aviation sectors.

Hosted by: Jimmy Hodges, President, Calhoun Community College
REGISTER TODAY!