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It was a day full of celebration, memories, and community spirit as New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) officially opened the doors to its brand-new Steve McCleery Industrial Training Center on July 17, 2025. 

The Center, named in honor of former College President Dr. Steve McCleery, pays tribute to a man whose vision and leadership helped shape the future of workforce training in the region. Dr. McCleery, who passed away earlier this year, was remembered fondly during the naming ceremony by his wife and daughters, who shared heartfelt words about his commitment to students, the college, and the community.

鈥淎cross the country, workforce education is receiving unprecedented attention鈥攁nd rightfully so. But here at NMJC, workforce training isn鈥檛 a new idea. It鈥檚 part of our legacy. Visionaries like Dr. Steve McCleery recognized the need years ago and laid the foundation for what we鈥檙e celebrating today. The addition of the Industrial Training Center expands our ability to build a pipeline of skilled workers鈥攚orkers who are essential to the strength and success of our local industries and communities.鈥� Said NMJC President Cathy Mitchell. 鈥淭his project was made possible through the collaboration of our industry partners across the Permian Basin, government leaders, the NMJC Board of Directors, and the unwavering support of our community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who played a role in bringing this vision to life. Thanks to this investment, our students will continue to pursue meaningful, in-demand careers without the burden of excessive debt. This facility is more than a physical expansion. It鈥檚 a symbol of NMJC鈥檚 deep and ongoing commitment to workforce education and our support of Lea County and the surrounding region.鈥�

Community members, faculty, students, and local partners came together for the celebration, making it clear just how loved and respected Dr. McCleery was. One of the day鈥檚 highlights came from Lea County State Bank, which generously donated $30,000 to support the Training Center鈥檚 future growth and programs.

鈥淲e were thrilled to invite the community, partners, supporters, and friends to the grand opening of the Industrial Training Center and see the amazement on their faces. It was the privilege of a lifetime to name the new center after Dr. Steve McCleery 鈥� a visionary and pioneer for so many things at NMJC, including the Workforce Development division 鈥� and to have his dear family with us for this special occasion,鈥� NMJC鈥檚 Vice President of Workforce Development, Steve Sauceda, said. 鈥淲e are not new to providing workforce development to our community and region, and this new facility will allow us to help and train even more students to obtain the training they need to enter the workforce with a high-paying job.鈥�

The Steve McCleery Industrial Training Center will now be home to high-demand programs, including Welding, Automation & Industrial Systems, and a variety of Oil and Gas courses designed to meet the workforce needs.

"We are deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community members, local companies, and organizations who came together to make the ITC event a success. Each person and group in attendance played a vital role in supporting NMJC鈥檚 mission throughout the years,鈥� said NMJC Vice President for Advancement Rachel Gallagher, Ph.D.  鈥淲e extend a special thank you to President of Lea County State Bank Josh Grassham and his team for establishing the new Lea County State Bank Scholarship Fund that was unveiled at the ITC event. This generous $30,000 contribution will directly empower students pursuing workforce development training and educational pathways, an investment that will truly shape the future of our community."

 

91香蕉视频 (NMJC) is a leading educational institution committed to providing success through learning and high-quality education to its diverse student body. Founded in 1965, NMJC offers a wide range of academic programs, certifications, and services to empower students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Contact: Valerie Onsurez Gauna, Director of Engagement & Outreach, New Mexico Junior College, 575-492-2780, vgauna@nmjc.edu, or Deira Fernandez, Recruiter, 575-492-2776, dfernandez@nmjc.edu