CCC Grand Island unveils new welding technology building

CCC-Grand Island welding technology building ribbon cutting

GRAND ISLAND - Central Community College in Grand Island unveiled its new welding technology building with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday.

Over 200 people attended the event on campus to see the new state of the art building. The 12,500-square-foot facility houses 48 multi-process booths, 16 oxy-acetylene welding stations, two classrooms, a state-of-the-art ventilation system, and a dedicated grinding room. The project cost was $5.75 million. Construction began in September 2024.

Governor Jim Pillen was on hand to make special comments. Hear the comments from Pillen and Dr. Marcie Kimnitz, president of the CCC-Grand Island campus from the ceremony below.

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