Pioneer Career & Technology Center opens Advanced Manufacturing Center

New facility aims to train students for Ohio's growing demand for skilled workers.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:24pm

A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeated image of a wrench in bold neon colors, conceptually representing the hands-on industrial training at the new manufacturing center.The new Advanced Manufacturing Center at Pioneer Career & Technology Center aims to equip the next generation of skilled workers in Ohio.Shelby Today

Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby, Ohio has opened a new Advanced Manufacturing Center to prepare students like Miley Litteral for careers in the skilled trades. The center features state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on training programs to address Ohio's workforce needs.

Why it matters

As manufacturing and skilled trades jobs continue to grow in Ohio, training centers like this one play a crucial role in developing the next generation of workers. The new Advanced Manufacturing Center provides students with real-world experience and pathways to in-demand careers.

The details

The new Advanced Manufacturing Center at Pioneer Career and Technology Center features advanced machinery, computer-controlled tools, and hands-on training programs to prepare students for careers in manufacturing, engineering, and the skilled trades. Students like Miley Litteral, whose father is a carpenter, are already getting experience at the new facility.

  • The Advanced Manufacturing Center opened on April 15, 2026.
  • Miley Litteral is a senior at Pioneer Career and Technology Center.

The players

Miley Litteral

A senior student at Pioneer Career and Technology Center who is preparing for a career in the skilled trades.

Pioneer Career and Technology Center

A vocational school in Shelby, Ohio that has opened a new Advanced Manufacturing Center to train students for in-demand jobs.

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What they’re saying

“My father's a carpenter, so I grew up around someone already in the trade.”

— Miley Litteral, Student

The takeaway

The new Advanced Manufacturing Center at Pioneer Career and Technology Center is an important investment in developing Ohio's future skilled workforce, providing hands-on training and pathways to in-demand careers in manufacturing, engineering, and the trades.