Expanding Our Impact: Omni Architects to Design Workforce Training Facility in Mississippi
At Omni Architects, we are committed to designing workforce training centers that provide access to education, skill development, and pathways to higher wages. These facilities play a crucial role in strengthening communitiesby equipping individuals with the skills needed for high-demand careers.
Our expertise in advanced manufacturing and workforce training facilities has led to an exciting milestone—we are designing our first workforce training center outside Kentucky for the City of Carthage, Mississippi. This new facility will serve as a hub for innovation and skill development, supporting the local workforce and driving economic growth in the region.
Omni Architects has extensive experience designing workforce training centers, particularly through our collaboration with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). These facilities provide a wide range of learning environments, from traditional classrooms, labs, student lounges, and support spaces, to large-scale, high-bay training areas designed for:
- Oversized vehicles and transportation equipment
- Full-scale robotics and automation systems
- Renewable energy training, including solar arrays and wind turbines
A Collaborative and Customized Approach
Workforce training centers are by no means a one-size-fits-all initiative. The success of these projects lies in listening to and working closely with colleges and manufacturing partners to design spaces that truly meet their needs. At Omni, we employ a collaborative design process that engages:
- Owner representatives
- The entire design team
- Most critically, representatives from each of the primary manufacturing partners
This collaborative methodology ensures that our designs respond to the pedagogical needs of faculty while addressing the specific skill sets required by industry partners. At the same time, we focus on creating inviting, vibrant environments that stimulate and encourage student success.
For this milestone project in Mississippi, we are proud to collaborate with Jackson-based architects Canizaro Cawthon Davis (CCD) to bring this vision to life. Together, we aim to design a cutting-edge training center that empowers students, strengthens the workforce, and enhances the local economy.