Trigg County’s newly renovated career and technical education center is officially ready for use.
City, county and state leaders recently gathered to cut the ribbon to the new facility.
Building Career Pathways
In 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear presented $10 million for a complete renovation of the facility.
The new building features state-of-the-art technology and special equipment upgrades including:
- New welding tables
- A medical environment that mimics a hospital wing
- 3D printers
- A school bookstore with the capability to produce shirts, signage and more
- A heated greenhouse that can stay open year-round
- A fully functioning commercial kitchen with opportunities for catering and cafe-style dining
- A tire machine and balancer
- The capability for students to build their own IT networks within the classroom
- A dog-grooming table
“As a former educator and assistant principal, I know how important it is for us to give students hands-on learning opportunities, especially when they can see how their new skills will help them build their careers,” Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman. “Teachers are the original job creators, and I want to thank the educators and staff in Trigg County for their commitment to providing world-class experiential learning for their students.”
More Educational Opportunities
The Trigg County facility was originally built in 1972.
This newly renovated center will create a stronger regional talent pipeline and will allow every Trigg County High School student to elect and progress through a career pathway during high school.
In September 2021, as part of his Better Kentucky Plan, Gov. Beshear awarded Kentucky school districts $75 million to upgrade career and technical education facilities.
The grants were approved by the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission Board.
“My administration will always put education first, and I’m so happy that we were able to provide $10 million to help Trigg County open this amazing new facility where students can get hands-on training for their careers while they’re still in high school,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “Together, we can build that better Kentucky we all want, where none of our kids and grandkids have to leave home to chase their dreams, because they have every opportunity right here.”
For more information, visit trigg.kyschools.us.
