Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a career technical education school district (CTED) serving students in the West Valley, broke ground on a $13.5 m (US) expansion of its Northeast Campus.
The project in Phoenix, US has been designed by Orcutt I Winslow and construction is being carried out by McCarthy Building Companies.
The project is slated to be completed before the 2025-2026 school year.
The expansion will add two new training facilities, update equipment, and create more space to serve additional students.
The facility is a 16,500 sqft advanced manufacturing and welding building that will feature an advanced manufacturing lab and cleanroom, both outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.
The facility is a 16,500 sqft advanced manufacturing and welding building that will feature an advanced manufacturing lab and cleanroom
The building will also contain a 2,000 sqft cutting-edge electric vehicle bay that includes a teaching facility with car lifts and first-hand instructional areas.
West-MEC’s Superintendent, Dr Scott Spurgeon, said: “The demand for advanced manufacturing, welding, and EV continues to grow so we wanted to ensure we had a top-of-the-line space for our students and enough courses to account for the next generation of workers.”
“This is one of many expansion projects we have on the horizon, and we look forward to continuing to grow West-MEC.”
Advanced manufacturing, welding, and electrical vehicle repair industries are growing exponentially across the nation, especially in Arizona, making this an ideal time to ensure students have a proper education, credentials, and workforce experience to prepare them for successful careers.
Top image: Breaking ground ceremony at West-MEC with some of the attendees