GE Current (Current), a Daintree company, announced the opening of its newly expanded and redesigned Institute in Hendersonville, N.C. The state-of-the-art learning center will provide attendees with a cutting-edge educational and training experience that includes the latest in hands-on teaching tools and a display of installed lighting and controls products.
The lighting design of the facility demonstrates the breadth of Current’s expanded architectural interior lighting brands. The Institute training courses cover the full range of the lighting manufacturer’s product portfolios, including indoor, outdoor, and roadway lighting and Daintree Wireless Controls.
“The Institute at Hendersonville represents Current’s ongoing commitment to our position as a leader in lighting industry education,” said Chip Taylor, Current’s chief commercial officer. “This significant investment in training facilities and supporting resources allows us to continue our legacy as a trusted partner to our industry associates.”
Located on the same campus as Current’s lighting fixture manufacturing plant in western North Carolina, the 8,500-sq-ft educational facility was fully renovated to include a central teaching auditorium, expanded classrooms, and a collaboration area for networking. Each interior space is equipped with the latest in audio-visual technology to provide a flexible and immersive live training experience, as well as enhanced virtual learning options.
A dedicated training staff will focus on providing a comprehensive curriculum that covers relevant and timely product technology, trends, and compliance topics to meet the needs of customers and channel partners. Courses offering AIA continuing education credits also will be offered.
