HMGMA Honors Veterans Day with Investment in Heroes MAKE America Program
Today Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) announced a $10,000 donation to Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) in support of the college’s Heroes MAKE America program, helping transitioning service members to gain the skills, credentials and career opportunities needed for success in advanced manufacturing.
The donation was presented during HMGMA’s Veterans Day observance and reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the military community throughout Coastal Georgia while strengthening the pipeline of skilled manufacturing talent for the region.
“Veterans Day is a time to recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have served our country,” said Brent Stubbs, Chief Administrative Officer at HMGMA. “One of the best ways we can honor that service is by supporting future opportunities for success after military service. Through Heroes MAKE America, veterans are gaining the training and support needed to build rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing. HMGMA is proud to invest in that mission and hopes many of those career paths will ultimately lead to opportunities here at the Metaplant.”
HMGMA first partnered with Heroes MAKE America in 2023. In 2024, the organizations worked together to establish a Mechatronics and Robotics training pathway, with the first cohort of students beginning in Fall 2024. To date, HMGMA has hired 17 graduates into advanced manufacturing roles at the Metaplant.
Administered by The Manufacturing Institute, Heroes MAKE America helps members of the military community translate their experience and leadership into civilian careers through manufacturing-focused training, industry-recognized credentials and connections to employers. Savannah Tech delivers that training locally, preparing participants for careers in fields such as automation, robotics and industrial maintenance.
“Our veterans have already shown the discipline, teamwork and leadership that advanced manufacturing demands. HMGMA’s investment helps Savannah Tech turn that experience into credentials and careers right here in Coastal Georgia, and we are grateful to stand alongside them in honoring those who served,” said Ryan W. Foley, Ed.D., President of Savannah Technical College.
About HMGMA
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated Electrified Vehicle mass-production plant located in Bryan County, GA. The plant boasts a highly connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system, which organically connects all elements of the EV ecosystem to realize customer value. All processes of production, including order collection, procurement, logistics and production, are optimized utilizing AI and data. The innovative manufacturing system also helps create a human-centered work environment with robots assisting human workers.
About Savannah Technical College
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of over 190 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 14,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
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