- Partnership between State of New York, U.S. Army and M+W Zander. Funded by NYS Dormitory Authority
- Began operation August 2004
- More than $2M M+W Zander dollars invested
- Workers trained to build complex technology facilities and cleanrooms
- 200+ MEP craftsmen trained annually
- 10 additional classes planned in 2006
- Trainees working on current projects:
- Albany NanoTech
- General Electric
- Watervliet Arsenal
- IBM

