Eldor Finds Talent and Partnership in the Roanoke Region

An important component of Eldor’s search for the home of its U.S. production facility was a sustainable talent pool that could supply hundreds of skilled employees. With multiple automotive and manufacturing companies already clustered in the region, Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) had a training curriculum in place that could serve Eldor’s current and future workforce needs. VWCC’s mechatronics program gives hands-on instruction in mechanical, electrical, and computer systems to create Siemens-certified engineers who can master complex automation systems. This training starts in local high schools, with a mechatronics program offered at Botetourt County public schools.