The Future of Advanced Manufacturing Arrives in Guam

Guam Community College and the Prometheus Center of Excellence have launched Prometheus Advanced Manufacturing at GCC—a game-changing partnership delivering cutting-edge training in robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials.

This initiative creates real career pathways for students, veterans, and emerging talent while strengthening Guam’s role as a strategic Pacific workforce hub supporting industry and national defense.

• Train local.

• Compete globally.

• Strengthen readiness.
  

DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY 

Prometheus Advanced Manufacturing at GCC Strengthens Workforce Readiness in the Pacific

The Prometheus Center of Excellence and Guam Community College have formalized a strategic partnership establishing Prometheus Advanced Manufacturing at GCC, enhancing the Pacific region’s capacity to train a highly skilled, defense-ready manufacturing workforce.

The collaboration supports Department of Defense priorities by delivering industry-aligned training in automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials—disciplines critical to sustainment, logistics, and emerging defense technologies.

By integrating education, industry, and applied research, this initiative strengthens supply-chain resilience, local production capacity, and operational readiness across the Indo-Pacific.

Guam’s strategic location positions GCC and Prometheus COE as a force multiplier for national security workforce development.

CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING 

What Happened:

Prometheus Leadership Team met with United States Congress Representative James Moylan and his Senior Defense Advisors earlier this year and presented Vision Prometheus @ Guam. 

In late 2025, Prometheus CEO Sosena Desta along with Director of Development Thomas Baba and Ari Candelier of Green Point XR met with Chairman Carlo Leon Guerrero and Dr. Mary Okada from Guam Community College to discuss our shared visions for Guam.

Guam Community College and the Prometheus Center of Excellence signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing Prometheus Advanced Manufacturing at GCC 12.10.2025.

Why It Matters:

 • Builds a high-wage, high-skill workforce pipeline

 • Supports Department of Defense and industry needs

 • Positions Guam as a Pacific hub for advanced manufacturing

 • Creates pathways for students, veterans, and underserved communities

What It Delivers:

 • Training in automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and materials engineering

 • Access to cutting-edge facilities and digital platforms

 • Joint research, grants, and innovation opportunities

 • Alignment with U.S. workforce and defense priorities

Bottom Line:

This partnership is a strategic investment in Guam’s people, economy, and national relevance.