Question: How do you move an active training program with massive, sophisticated equipment into a new facility without halting progress?
Answer: An abundance of planning—and the determination to make it happen.
In this episode, Senior Facilities Manager Stewart East and Assistant Director of Advanced Training and Operations Wesley Cifers explain:
Preparation: Months of logistical strategizing for a multi-phase relocation
Execution: Coordinating staff, resources, and external partners over the holidays
Outcome: A smoother transition to the Navy’s ATDM Maritime Training Center, where the Accelerated Training and Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program now has a permanent home
Episode highlights include:
- Transition to a significant new facility after years in a temporary space
- Overview of the Accelerated Training and Defense Manufacturing Program
- Importance of modern labs and dedicated training spaces
- Planning and executing a complex multi-phase move
- Coordination with internal staff and external partners
- Growth goals of expanding student enrollment
- Enhancements in the learning environment and student experience
- Recognition of community and team support during the move
