From left to right, Sen. Cathy Young, R-Olean; John Ethridge, from National Electrical Contractors Association; David Wilkinson, business manager of IBEW Local 106; Don Siegel, IBEW Third District Vice President and Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi break ground on the IBEW’s new training center. Submitted photo

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 106 broke ground recently on a new facility that officials say will enable the union to have a presence in Jamestown for another 100 years. That day, representatives of the IBEW, along with Sen. Cathy Young, R-Olean, and Mayor Sam Teresi gathered to break ground on the 7,500-square-foot addition, which is located at the IBEW’s campus on James Avenue across from Jamestown Community College. The $1.5 million project increases the existing facility to 10,000 square feet. ‘‘This much-needed expansion provides our trainers with a new state-of-the-art educational and lab space to train new generations of skilled electricians,’’ said Business Manager Dave Wilkinson. In addition to four new classrooms, the center will also feature a computer data lab, a shop and group training room for 60. The original structure will be remodeled for secure administrative space.