“We are delivering on a promise to prepare students for the future,” Plano ISD Superintendent Theresa Williams said. “This new CTE Center symbolizes progress, collaboration and our shared vision for the future.”
What you need to know
The 150,000 square-foot facility is expected to cost around $72.2 million, and will be funded by the district’s 2022 bond. The center will be located next to Academy High School.
The center will feature 17 programs and expanding opportunities for students, according to a news release from PISD, including the following:
- A student-staffed Credit Union of Texas Smart Branch Bank, which will include one full-time CUTX employee
- TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy
- Cybersecurity program funded by a Toyota Motor North America donation
- Culinary Arts program featuring a restaurant that will be open to the public
Half of the donation will support CTE programming in advanced manufacturing and the other half will support PISD Education Foundation programming, according to the release.
Quote of note
“The new CTE Center is proof of our community’s belief in the importance of career and technical education,” said Nancy Humphrey, PISD board of trustees president. “Our community gave a big thumbs up to invest in this project. That is a huge vote of confidence in our vision to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their future careers.”
What’s next
Construction on the CTE center is expected to finish before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
