CITE CONSTRUCTION
POISED TO BEGIN
Center for Innovation Technology Education
• The building ’ s design is a sleek , modern look with a canopy and other features that will make it a showcase day or night
• The design meshes with other new buildings on the campus such as the Health Sciences Institute and Student Union to create a cohesive architectural feel
• It is scheduled to open in August 2025
• The 31,534-square-foot CITE is designed to meet the urgent need for more technical support staff for rapidly growing and changing industries
• The facility will feature labs that can be easily configured to provide students with the access to software used by high-tech employers , simulation labs and collaboration areas where students can work together to solve problems in real time
• The approach will bring together cutting-edge equipment and course work , setting a new standard for high-tech training in the region
• Importantly , training can be tailored to the specific needs of individual companies , giving them a go-to place to expand their workforce and provide continuing education for existing staffs
• It can also help start-ups get their footing as they begin building their technical teams
• In all , CITE will support students in programs that include Engineering Technology , Robotics , Mechatronics , 3D Printing , Computer Information Systems , Cybersecurity and more
• The focus will be on Associate Degrees and Bachelor Degrees
Construction is poised to begin in April 2024 on the nearly
$
20 million
CENTER FOR INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ON THE MELBOURNE CAMPUS