Technical Education Center (TEC)
The TEC building includes 31 classrooms, 16 state-of-the-art laboratories to accommodate 1,400 students, as well as space for raw material and vehicular storage. In addition, an adjacent greenhouse provides a hands-on laboratory for Horticulture students.
The LEED-certified center has two windmills and four solar panels on its roof to provide students with hands-on study of emerging wind/solar energy technologies.
This facility is on-trend with the College's role as the largest provider of workforce education in this region.
Completed in fall of 2010 this $50 million, 178,000 square feet facility was funded through proceeds from a successful 2002 capital referendum.
Architect/Engineer: DeStefano + Partners
Construction Manager: Gilbane Building Company
Commissioning: Primera
Programs
The Technical Education Center (TEC) houses the following academic programs:
Tour the Automotive Technology Lab
Students in the Automotive Technology program practice their skills by servicing real-life clients. Take a tour of the automotive bay lab and see what an automotive classroom looks like.
Tour the Manufacturing Lab
The Manufacturing Lab offers state-of-the-art industry standard equipment. Watch a video to learn about the tools you'll be able to work with as a manufacturing student.
Tour the Greenhouse
Greenhouse tours are free to the public and last 30 to 45 minutes. The best times to tour the greenhouse facilities are mid-November through mid-December, and March through May.
Call (630) 942-3806 for more information or to schedule a tour.
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