Taylor High School is located just across the street from the future semiconductor fabrication facility, set to come online next year.
How we got here
In 2022, voters in Taylor ISD approved the use of $84.2 million in bond funds for improvements at schools across the district. Included in the $37.5 million second phase of bond construction was a renovation and expansion of CTE facilities at THS.
The facility was completed in May, and district officials say this was due in large part to a $1 million donation from Samsung Austin Semiconductor, which executive vice president Jon Taylor said was used to underwrite vital equipment, staff and training needed for classrooms, dual credit labs for coursework, robotics automation, and other manufacturing related programming.
What they're saying
"The true payoff of this bond isn't found in concrete, chrome or classroom paint," said Shelli Cobb, Taylor City Council member for District 2 and former Taylor ISD teacher. "It's found in the students who will walk through these doors inspired, equipped and supported. Our investment today shapes the leaders of tomorrow."
Did you know?
Samsung Austin Semiconductor has also provided grants to the district for teacher innovation and student-led initiatives as well as funding for a CTE administrator role to oversee programming. The company has also hosted 24 summer interns over the past four years.
What's next?
In addition to celebrating the completion of the facility, the event marked the launch of the district's newest CTE pathway for electronics technology, which the district stated in a release will help prepare students for careers in high-demand engineering careers.
