On-site, state-of-the-art training facility.
The Commonwealth Centre for Advanced Training (CCAT) is a unique, sophisticated, multipurpose training facility located adjacent to Tract 1. It is available to companies who commit to locating in the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre.
features
- Owned by the Martinsville-Henry County EDC and the Henry County IDA.
- 25,889 square foot building.
- 15,336 square feet of high bay training space with 22’ ceiling.
- Temporarily install equipment for training your new employees while your new building is under construction.
- Two dock-high doors providing convenient access for your equipment.
- 10,553 square feet of office, meeting, and multipurpose space to recruit and interview prospective employees.
- On-site workforce training provided by Patrick & Henry Community College. P&HCC has been rated one of the top ten Most Tech-Savvy community colleges in the country by the Center for Digital Education. Industry and relevant third-party certificates are embedded in the curriculum of all academic programs.
- Download the CCAT Brochure
Workforce
Martinsville-Henry County is undergoing an impressive economic resurgence with global leadership in aerospace, plastics and polymers, metalworking, and food processing industries. Our skilled workforce has been central to the success of that effort.
Demographics
- 1.2 million potential workers live within 60 miles.
- As a right-to-work state, Virginia has the third lowest unionization rate in the U.S.
- Wage rates in the Martinsville-Henry County MSA are extremely competitive.
- Workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance rates are among the lowest in the nation.
- Unemployment tax burden is 32% lower than the national average.
- 80% of the population have graduated high school.
- 19% of population 25+ have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 34% of the population are age 20 – 49.
We welcome your direct inquiry:
Mark Heath
President/CEO
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
Direct: 276.403.5944