Leidos, a Virginia-based company with a heavy presence in Huntsville, is giving $1.75 million to Drake State Community and Technical College, which will name its new advanced manufacturing facility the Leidos Advanced Training Complex.
“At Leidos, we believe in the transformative power of education, and we are committed to advancing opportunities for underrepresented communities,” said Leidos CEO Tom Bell. “Through this collaboration with Drake State, we are not only investing in the future leaders of our industry but also supporting an institution that has a long history of nurturing talent, innovation, and excellence in Black communities. We are proud to contribute to the continued success of Drake State and its remarkable students.”
Patricia Sims, president of the Huntsville school, said the complex “will offer students access to hands-on engineering, manufacturing and technology experiences that will equip them for bright futures in aerospace, technology and advanced manufacturing.”
Earlier this year, Drake State became a Leidos subcontractor, helping provide IT solutions and end-user services for NASA.
