Local leaders announce plans to create UPJ branch center in downtown Johnstown

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Some major news for downtown Johnstown.

Community leaders and officials with the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown announcing plans to bring a new center to downtown.

University President Jem Spectar says the center would be located right on Main Street.

Leaders are working to bring some of UPJ's programming there, like advanced manufacturing and robotics, while also training students for the semi-conductor industry,

“We believe that, by being present downtown, people will develop the skills they need and be able to compete even more.”

Leaders say they're hopeful to have the center up and running by 2025.

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