Industrial Automation Resource Center: Advance Your Skills

Yes. Our trainers are built with genuine industrial components (Allen Bradley, etc.) and are classified as "Instructional Equipment" for Career and Technical Education (CTE). Because they align directly with industry-standard certifications and "Industry 4.0" readiness, they are typically eligible for Perkins V funding, as well as various state-level workforce development grants.

This is the most common hurdle. We provide "Train-the-Trainer" support through our hands-on classes in Roanoke. We can take an instructor with a basic electrical background and give them the specific CCW or Studio 5000 skills they need to lead a classroom. Additionally, our online courses and YouTube resources serve as a "digital co-teacher" for your program.

Unlike "educational toys" made of plastic, our trainers are built using industrial-grade components designed to run for decades in harsh factory environments. They are rugged, repairable, and use standard DIN-rail mounting, meaning your lab can be easily upgraded as technology evolves without needing to replace the entire system.

We understand that educational purchasing requires specific documentation and formal bids. While we do not offer discounts—as our trainers are already priced competitively to ensure schools get industrial-grade hardware at the best possible value—we do provide formal quotes to educational institutions and sole-source documentation. We work with your purchasing department to ensure the "Lab-in-a-Box" solution meets all your administrative requirements.

We support workforce readiness nationwide by equipping schools with the same hardware used by major manufacturers. As a husband and wife company, we cannot offer individual consultations; however, if you are local to the Roanoke area and would like us to speak to your organization, feel free to reach out.