- U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran recently visited the Mitchell Career and Technology Center at Neosho County Community College to tour the state-of-the-art technical education facilities as part of his trip through southeastern Kansas.
- The MCTC is a 64,000-square-foot building that includes 25,000 square feet of technical education classrooms and laboratories, an indoor athletic facility, and plans for future program expansions within the remaining 23,000 square feet of space.
- Sen. Moran’s visit highlights the importance of technical education and the need for continued support from government officials, emphasizing the vital role these programs play in preparing students for successful careers and contributing to economic growth in communities.
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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., made a significant visit to the Mitchell Career and Technology Center (MCTC) at Neosho County Community College (NCCC) to tour the high-tech educational facilities. The visit was part of his journey through southeastern Kansas, during which he also visited several cities and community colleges. During his time at MCTC, Moran had the opportunity to meet with instructors and students from each program, as well as local leaders and NCCC President Dr. Brian Inbody. The discussions centered around what his office has done and can continue to do to support technical education and the work of community colleges.
The MCTC is an impressive 64,000-square-foot building that includes 25,000 square feet of technical education classrooms and laboratories, a 12,000-square-foot indoor athletic facility, and 4,000 square feet of office and conference space. Additionally, there are plans for future program expansions within the remaining 23,000 square feet of space. The building’s technical education wing houses various programs such as Aircraft Sheet Metal Assembly, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, EMT, HVAC, Maintenance Technology, OSHA, Plumbing, and Welding. There are also plans for an Automotive Technology program under construction, scheduled to open in fall 2024.
Sen. Jerry Moran’s visit highlights the importance of technical education in communities and underscores the need for continued support from government officials. It’s encouraging to see leaders taking an interest in these vital programs that provide valuable skills training for students who will become tomorrow’s workforce. This visit serves as a reminder that investing in technical education is essential for preparing individuals for successful careers while also contributing to economic growth in our communities. There is hope that Sen. Moran’s visit will lead to further support for technical education initiatives across Kansas and beyond.