Posted by Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti on 10/21/2024 11:24:00 AM

For Immediate Release

 

Contact: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Office of Communications

813-272-4060

 

Tampa, Fl. (October 21, 2024) – Hillsborough County Public Schools invites the community to participate in naming the new technical college set to open in Plant City in Fall 2025.

 

The technical college, located at 1690 E. Park Road, will offer career-focused programs such as Industrial Electricity, Welding Technology, Building Construction, HVAC, and Forklift Certification. These courses are designed to be completed in approximately one year, allowing students to swiftly enter high-demand, well-paying jobs.

 

To propose a name for the new technical college, community members can submit their suggestions through an online survey at  here.

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The survey opens on Monday, October 21, at 9:00 AM and closes on Friday, November 8, at 5:00 PM. It is available in both English and Spanish.

 

Following the survey, the district will compile the suggestions and present them to the school board for review. The board is scheduled to vote on the official name during their meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.