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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HCS gives update on construction of new career tech center, central office
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville City Schools is building two state-of-the-art buildings on the same campus near Memorial Parkway. On Friday, the school system invited News 19 to get an inside look at the construction progress. Madison nonprofit celebrates excellent volunteers, community impact in the city Huntsville City Schools estimates that construction on the new Central Office is about 80% complete. HCS expects administration employees will move into the new Central Office by the end of this school year. Right next door, HCS is building a new Career Tech Center to house the district's Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. According to HCS, construction is about 60% complete on that building. The Career Tech Center has specialized labs and classrooms to accommodate various CTE programs. 'It was a lot of fun to be able to design a building like this,' said building architect Frank Nola of Nola | Van Peursem Architects. According to Huntsville City Schools, the 81,000-square-foot Career Tech building will provide space for about 600 CTE students. Huntsville police say crime rates have gone down, while population has gone up Huntsville City Schools said there are nine existing CTE programs and two new programs being added in 2025. Automotive Technology (launching in 2025) Industrial Technology (launching in 2025) Building Science Cosmetology Culinary Arts Advanced Manufacturing Design Advanced Health Science Greenpower Precision Machining Welding Educationand Training Nola told News 19 that he's excited for Career Tech students to see the new space. 'My hope for the students is that they come in and say 'Oh wow, we love this place',' Nola said. 'Then future students, from a recruitment standpoint, come in and say 'we want to go to this place,'' Huntsville City Schools unveiled plans for the new Central Office and Career Tech building in September of 2022. Nola said he's excited to see it coming together after months of construction. 'As we see the building take shape, it's got a really cool form, I think it says a lot about progress in our city and the redevelopment of north Huntsville,' he said. Huntsville City Schools said it expects students to be able to start classes at the new Career Tech center this fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Career and Technical Education is a driving force for economic growth in OK
As superintendent and CEO of Metro Tech, I've witnessed firsthand how education transforms lives. Students walk through our doors ready to gain skills that will shape their futures and leave with the tools to thrive in the workplace and life. The success of our students has a ripple effect on our communities, local businesses and the economy. Career and Technical Education (CTE) is more than classrooms and certifications. It's a driving force for economic growth in Oklahoma. CareerTech is not only Oklahoma's workforce leader, but it also fuels the economy, contributing nearly $1 billion annually and providing taxpayers with a high return on investment. For every $1 of state funding invested in technology centers like Metro Tech, there's a $9.82 impact on economic output and $10.48 in earnings for secondary and adult students over a decade. These numbers are a testament to CareerTech's work to prepare students for high-demand careers and help businesses thrive. Metro Tech serves as a vital resource for workforce development. We provide full-time, short-term, and customized business to fill critical gaps in the workforce, ensuring our local businesses have the talent they need to grow and remain competitive. An example of this is the recent construction of our Nursing Simulation Lab on the Springlake Campus, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awarded through the Oklahoma Healthcare Workforce Training Commission. With the healthcare industry facing a significant workforce shortage, this initiative couldn't come at a better time. This new facility is helping us train more students and expand our Practical Nursing and Surgical Technology programs, which will help provide more than 100 new healthcare graduates to the workforce each year. More: Does Oklahoma have enough economic freedom to lift people out of poverty? | Opinion But CareerTech's impact extends far beyond this. Whether it's welding, culinary arts, automotive service, or early childhood education, our programs are tailored to meet the needs of both our students and the businesses that hire them. CareerTech's bridge between education and industry is the backbone of our success. As we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month this February, to take a closer look at how CTE impacts our community. At Metro Tech, we're committed to continuing this legacy of excellence. Together, we're building a stronger, more prosperous future for generations to come. Aaron Collins is superintendent and CEO of Metro Technology Centers, which has four campuses offering full-time, short-term, career and customized business training across Oklahoma City. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Career and Technical Education ensures a strong workforce | Opinion
