Technical Education Center Grand Opening

Thanks to all those involved in our celebration. When we say “Grand” we mean it! We were so excited to introduce folks to this brand new 100,000-sq-ft, state-of-the-art facility and its super-sized learning labs for our Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology, Automotive Service Technology, and Welding Technology programs.

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A strong community needs a competitive workforce. Enter Waubonsee’s Technical Education Center (TEC) — a building specially designed to meet the rigorous training and educational needs of 21st century technicians, the makers and doers that drive the regional economy and beyond.

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2024 Technical Education Center Progress

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This exciting new building gives students, the local workforce, and the wider community more of what they need — increased enrollment capacities, enhanced curricular possibilities, greater opportunity for industry partnerships, and more.

 

Building Stats:
  • Projected Opening:
    Fall 2025
     
  • Size:
    100,000 square feet
     
  • Projected Cost:
    $60 million
795,000
auto/collision/diesel techs needed by 2029 (TechForce Foundation)
320,000
welding professionals needed by 2029 (American Welding Society)
750
student enrollments in debut semester