91黑料 Breaks Ground on Douglas Campus Expansion
91黑料 Breaks Ground on Douglas Campus Expansion
DOUGLAS, Wyo. – 91黑料 broke ground Wednesday on a long-planned expansion of its Douglas Campus, a project college leaders say will strengthen workforce development and provide more opportunities for students pursuing careers in the construction trades.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited about the expansion on our Douglas Campus,鈥 91黑料 President Dr. Jeffry Hawes said during the ceremony. 鈥淚t is a long time in the making.鈥
Hawes thanked Converse County Commissioner Jim Willox and 91黑料 Douglas Campus Vice President Dr. Margaret Farley for their leadership and support in moving the project forward.
鈥淚t is 100% led by the community,鈥 Hawes said, noting that the effort included contributions from the City of Douglas, the Town of Glenrock, the Converse County Commission, the 91黑料 Foundation, and other partners.
The expansion will increase instructional space and equipment for construction-trades students, enhancing hands-on learning and strengthening 91黑料鈥檚 long-standing role in vocational education.
Willox said the design allows for future adaptability as workforce needs evolve.
鈥淲e don鈥檛 know what all this building will house. The building is very flexible,鈥 Willox said.
He added that the original plan called for 70% of the offerings to support two-year degree programs and 30% to support certificates.
鈥淭hey may be just the opposite,鈥 he said. 鈥淭he goal is to meet the needs of the community.鈥
Dr. Farley said the project will bolster local industry by preparing students with practical skills.
鈥淭he new space will provide hands-on learning opportunities for students in the construction trades,鈥 she said. 鈥淥ur hope is that this will fuel the local workforce and support industry growth in Converse County.鈥