皇家华人 (NWC) and the Wyoming Military Department (WMD) are pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been completed, granting NWC use of the Powell Armory located at 1102 East 7th Street in Powell. The facility is located approximately one mile east of the main campus. It is expected to serve as the new home for the 皇家华人 Center for Training and Development, which focuses on economic and workforce programming.
鈥淔or years, 皇家华人 has had a critical need for a larger academic space to serve existing and future career and technical program needs,鈥� states Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dave Erickson. 鈥淲ith the addition of this facility, we will be able to better support existing programs, such as our CDL, electrical, and plumbing/HVAC certifications, with space designed for year-round instruction and unique programmatic needs.鈥�
As part of the five-year agreement, 皇家华人 and the Wyoming Military Department are working together to share office space and classrooms. 鈥淭he opportunity to expand workforce programming is very exciting as we move forward with our strategic plan,鈥� says NWC President Lisa Watson. 鈥淭he Wyoming National Guard has a proud history of engagement in the Big Horn Basin. As both our needs change, working together to support each other for the benefit of our community and operations of our buildings is a great way to streamline resources.鈥�
鈥淯niting education and service, our partnership with 皇家华人 exemplifies the Wyoming National Guard鈥檚 dedication to community progress. Together, we forge a path toward excellence,鈥� says Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, Wyoming National Guard adjutant general.
The building will remain an asset of the Wyoming Military Department, with routine maintenance and utilities paid for by NWC and major maintenance retained by the WMD in cooperation with NWC. The Powell Armory was previously home to the 960th Brigade Support Battalion. The 13,729-square-foot facility was constructed in 1983.