Posted by Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti on 9/16/2024 10:00:00 AM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Office of Communications
813-272-4060
Tampa, Fl. (September 13, 2024) – Hillsborough County Public Schools is excited to invite the media to attend the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, for the district’s newest career center in Plant City, FL.
The new educational facility will be located at 1690 E Park Road and will open in the fall of 2025. Students at the career center will have the opportunityto take instructional programs like industrial electricity, welding technology, building construction, HVAC, and forklift certification. These programs are designed to be completed in about a year, making it possible for our students to quickly transition into well-paying jobs.
“Our new career center is unique, combining the best aspects of adult learning centers and vocational high schools. In January of 2026, high school students will have the opportunity to dual-enroll, learning alongside adults, and gaining real-world skills that will prepare them for the workforce,” said Superintendent Ayres. “This approach is a first for our district, and it reflects our commitment to providing innovative educational pathways.”
The new career center is not just a school; it’s a vision for how education can directly connect with the needs of our community and the workforce. It is a significant investment for the future of Hillsborough County Public School students and the broader Plant City community.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM
Location: 1690 E Park Rd., Plant City, F
(overflow parking across the street at Plant City Stadium – shuttles provided)
Remarks from:
Van Ayres, Superintendent of Schools
Patti Rendon, Hillsborough County School Board Member
Scott Brooks, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education
Christopher Farkas, Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Please let Tanya Arja (Email Tanya Arja) or Debra Bellanti (Email Debra Bellanti) know if you plan to attend.