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TECHnista Expands in Danville | Roanoke News
TECHnista is pouring $15 million into Danville, Virginia, to expand its defense and advanced manufacturing training programs—creating 22 new jobs and taking over a 30,000-square-foot facility. Already operating a successful MEERA pilot in seven states with a federal contract, the company aims to enroll 18,000 students by 2026-27, supported by a $75,000 state grant and local partners. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://wset.co...
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Alright, so check it. Education tech company TE Secnista is making some serious moves. They're investing over $15 million to expand their operations in Danville, Virginia. This move is expected to bring at least 22 new jobs to the area, which is always a good look for the community. This expansion is all about growing their curriculum and workforce programs, specifically for defense and advanced manufacturing.
They are looking to take over a 30,000 square foot building, which is a pretty substantial space for their operations. Now, Technista isn't new to this. They already have a training center in Pitts.
County, thanks to a federal contract they landed last year. Their Mirror Pilot program is already running in seven states and one territory, aiming to get young minds into manufacturing and engineering. The governor's office is projecting that this program will have over 18,000 students
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