Leading the Way in Advanced Manufacturing and Technology
Welcome to the Advanced Technology Center
Westmoreland’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) offers state-of-the-art labs and classrooms for a variety of careers in manufacturing and other technically-oriented areas.
The facility occupies 73,500-square-feet of space at RIDC-Westmoreland in Mt. Pleasant (the former Sony plant) and features technology equipped classrooms; specialized labs for hands-on training; open, flexible instructional space that allows for collaborative learning; administrative offices; and a student lounge.
Classes are conducted days and evenings, and ample free parking makes the ATC a convenient choice. Plus, academic counseling, tutoring and other tools needed for success are available at the center.
Westmoreland-Advanced Technology Center - View from the main entrance.
Westmoreland-Advanced Technology Center - The Hub is a gathering space for students.
Westmoreland-Advanced Technology Center - Another space for students to gather and relax.
Westmoreland-Advanced Technology Center - Inside the ATC
Westmoreland-Advanced Technology Center - Inside the ATC
Westmoreland-Advanced Technology Center - Inside the ATC
Westmoreland-Advanced Technology Center - Inside the ATC
Programs at the ATC
- Additive Manufacturing, AAS, Diploma, Certificate
- Applied Industrial Technology, AAS
- Architectural Drafting & Design, AAS
- Drafting & Design Technology, AAS
- Computer-Aided Drafting & Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing Option
- Mechanical Drafting & Design Option
- Electronics Engineering Technology, AAS
- Engineering Technology, AAS
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, AAS, Diploma, Certificates
- Journeyman Machining Technology, AAS, Diploma, Certificates
- Plumbing, AAS, Diploma, Certificate
- Robotics, AAS, Certificates
- Welding Engineering Technology, AAS, Diploma, Certificates
Our ATC programs feature an industry-aligned curricula. Occupational advisory board representatives from regional employers provide input into the curricula.
Want to enter the workforce quickly? Pursue stackable credentials at the ATC. These short-term credit certificates are available in specific technical areas that can be completed in one semester. When additional skills are needed, you can return to the college for another certificate and progress toward an associate degree.
Hours of Operation: Fall 2024 Semester (beginning Monday, August 19)
- Monday: 8 am - 9:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8 am - 8:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8 am - 9:30 pm
- Thursday: 8 am - 8:30 pm
- Friday: 8 am - 2:30 pm
Registered students are ONLY permitted in the labs and classrooms during their scheduled times.
Students needing to work on assignments are permitted to use the individual study rooms during the ATC hours. Please ask the security guard for access to a room.
Directions to the ATC
Address:
1001 Technology Drive, Suite 1009, Door 24
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666-1767
From New Stanton
- Take I-70 East toward US-119/Greensburg
- Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-119 South toward Connellsville 1.7 mi
- Exit on Technology Drive; follow directions below from Technology Drive
From Greensburg
- Follow US-119 South/ South Main St. 5.7 mi.
- Take the exit to stay on US-119 South toward Connellsville 2.1 mi
- Exit on Technology Drive; follow directions below from Technology Drive
From Pittsburgh
- Take I-376 East toward Monroeville 12.5 mi
- Take I-76 East 18.3 mi
- Take Exit 75 for US-119/PA-66 toward Greensburg
- Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-119 South toward Connellsville 1.7 mi
- Exit on Technology Drive; follow directions from Technology Drive
From Technology Drive
- Proceed to traffic light and turn left (intersection of Old 119/State Route 3093)
- Make first right into facility
- Follow signage for parking