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Crowder and Ajinomoto sign apprenticeship agreement

  • April 29, 2026

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Crowder and Ajinomoto sign apprenticeship agreement

    Joplin, MO – Crowder College and Ajinomoto Foods North America, a specialty frozen food manufacturer focused on well-being through everyday eating experiences, have partnered to offer an Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program for employees at its Joplin location.

    “This apprenticeship reflects what we heard from both residents and employers as we are developing our next strategic plan: there’s a need for relevant, low-cost training tied to real jobs,” stated Dr. Chett Daniel, Crowder College President. “Through this partnership, Crowder is helping employers access the talent they need while opening doors to high-demand careers for area residents. At Crowder, we believe southwest Missouri is strengthened when we connect the needs of area workforce with the potential of area residents.”

    Crowder College provides several apprenticeship programs with area business in electrical, carpentry, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. These programs are designed for an employee to earn and learn at the same time. Missouri ranks in the top 10 states for apprenticeship programs according to Apprenticeship USA.

    “We are looking forward to this opportunity, both as an employer looking for top talent as well as the chance to help develop the future workforce,” said Dakota Botts, Ajinomoto General Manager. “We rely heavily on skilled technicians and this mutual partnership will be beneficial to us.”

    The signing of this apprenticeship during National Apprenticeship Week, April 26-May 2, 2026, provides exposure for all the programs. For more information on apprenticeships at Crowder College, visit https://www.crowder.edu/business-community/grants/apprenticeships/

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    Photo (l-r): Dakota Botts, Ajinomoto Foods North America, General Manager; and Dr. Chett Daniel, President, Crowder College.

  • February 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Join us in celebrating the new Advanced Training and Workforce Center in Joplin! The ribbon cutting is Friday, February 13 at 1pm.

    Joplin ATWC

    3405 S Hammons Bvld
    Joplin, Missouri 64804 United States     + Google Map
    417.680.3202

  • January 9, 2025

    For Immediate Release
    Office of Public Information
    Crowder College

    RE: Crowder College Advanced Training & Workforce Center ribbon cutting

    Joplin, MO – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility, January 26, 1:30pm. The Advanced Training and Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin.

    The 84,000 square foot facility provides expanded space from the previous location at the Advanced Training and Technology Center that Crowder College leased from the Joplin Chamber and City of Joplin starting in Fall 2017. The College has awarded more than 700 certificates and degrees to students in programs offered at the center.

    The newly remodeled space will continue to bring skilled training opportunities to the region with expansion options in the future. Currently, the College provides training options in Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, Computer Network Support, Surgical Technology, and Engineering Technology. The College also provides non-credit training through Training & Development Solutions. TDS works with regional employers to develop and customize training to help strengthen their workforce. Training may be available in most any area needed.

    The facility is open currently with Spring 2026 classes beginning January 20, 2025.

    For more information, please call 417.680.3202.

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    Attached is the invitation for the ribbon cutting. Crowder College Advanced Training & Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, formerly the Victory building east of Sam’s Club.

    Please contact my office if you have additional questions. CindyBrown@Crowder.edu

  • January 26 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

    Come celebrate the grand opening of the ATWC in Joplin. Ribbon cutting will be at 1:30pm.

    3405 Hammons Blvd Joplin, MO