Hunterdon County’s new 36,000-square-foot career and technical school building that will expand technological, trades and mechanical educational offerings for students took a major step toward reality on Oct. 17, as the county commissioners and school district boards and superintendent held a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility’s construction.
The $25 million cost of constructing the new career and technical facility will be offset with 75% funding from the State of New Jersey and the county’s 25% match is fully funded with no debt issued.
The new Polytech facility, on property located next to the North Hunterdon Regional High School, will boast six programs of study and will offer expanded career and technical training in high skill, high wage and high demand careers, including culinary arts and hospitality; welding technology; advanced manufacturing and aeronautical sciences; electrical technology; HVAC/plumbing technology, and diesel technology.
The new facility will enable the Polytech board to save the cost of the lease agreement for the facility presently in use at Bartles Corner Road. It will also provide full education instructional opportunities for career and technical students, ending the practice of time consuming, midday bus rides between various school buildings.
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