SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Plumbing , HVAC studies being discussed for Corbin ’ s new Career Skills Center
BY JARROD MILLS Times-Tribune Staff Writer
CORBIN — Corbin Independent students will soon have the opportunity to be involved in a new Career Skills Center located on the campus of Corbin High School that will focus on traditional construction trades not offered by local technology centers .
Corbin Superintendent David Cox stated that as of right now , plumbing and HVAC have been the two most popular areas of study discussed by school officials when it comes to the new Career Center . However , he said commercial carpentry and masonry have also been discussed , as well .
Cox told the Times-Tribune that plans for the new programs have been in the works for a couple of years now . He said
Corbin received a planning grant from the Kentucky Department of Education ( KDE ) which allowed district administration to visit others schools in the state with similar programs .
“ We were able to visit some schools that are focusing on the construction trades , meet with their district and school leaders , and most importantly , observe students working in these areas ,” Cox said . “ After unsuccessful attempts to secure funding from state sources , our board decided this was something important enough to begin on our own .”
The Career Center will be located in an area behind the high school with direct access to both the local Corbin Area Technology Center ( ATC ) and Corbin High School . The new building will house two laboratories initially , as well as a communal classroom to be shared by both programs .
The tentative schedule calls for the new center to be completed and accepting students in August 2022 .
Cox stated that the school board has been discussing this proposal for some time and decided to start small with only two areas of study to begin with . He said more areas could potentially be added on in the future should the programs prove to be successful .
“ Our district has always tried to find ways to engage all students and to provide opportunities that are appropriate for the job market in our area ,” explained Cox . “ If you have ever tried to find a skilled tradesman to work at your home or business , you
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