WORCESTER, MA – September 9, 2026 – Quinsigamond Community College and Saint-Gobain North America, a global leader in sustainable construction and advanced materials, today announced a $300,000 partnership to support an advanced manufacturing learning space and cutting-edge equipment in the college’s future QCC Center.
“This partnership with Saint-Gobain reflects our shared commitment to education, innovation, and hands-on learning,” said QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja. “By investing in our students, we are preparing the next generation of skilled professionals who will shape the future of manufacturing in Central Massachusetts and beyond while building a strong pipeline of talent for employers across the region.”
“At Saint-Gobain, we know that the future of manufacturing depends on investing in people and creating pathways to rewarding careers,” said Mark Rayfield, president and CEO of Saint-Gobain North America and CertainTeed. “Our partnership with Quinsigamond Community College reflects our commitment to strengthening the workforce, advancing innovation, and supporting hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for success in modern manufacturing. We are proud to support the Saint-Gobain Advanced Manufacturing Center at QCC and help equip the next generation of talent with the skills needed to drive our industry forward.”
In recognition of Saint-Gobain's three-year, $300,000 investment, the advanced manufacturing space within the future QCC Center will be named the Saint-Gobain Advanced Manufacturing Center at QCC. The three-year sponsorship will fund lab and classroom furnishings and equipment, allowing QCC’s advanced manufacturing program to expand and integrate computer science, engineering, and robotics programming that aligns with current industry standards.
"Saint-Gobain's extraordinary investment in our Advanced Manufacturing Program represents a transformative opportunity for our students and our region," said Dean of the School for Computing & Applied Technologies Dennis Dean. "This support will help ensure that QCC graduates are equipped with the skills, technologies and hands-on experiences needed to succeed in today's advanced manufacturing workforce. We are deeply grateful for Saint-Gobain's confidence in our students, faculty and future."
Scheduled to open next year, the QCC Center will be a modern, multipurpose facility featuring advanced manufacturing classrooms, student engagement spaces, a gymnasium, and dedicated space for the hospitality program. Investments from committed industry partners like Saint-Gobain are helping bring this vision to life by expanding opportunities for hands-on learning and workforce development.
“We are proud to partner with organizations like Saint-Gobain that help create opportunities for students while strengthening the workforce of tomorrow,” Pedraja added.