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As trade schools gain national recognition for their affordability and career-centric focus, Raleigh’s Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) has set a new standard for strategic facilities design by capitalizing on community, industry, and government partnerships. This session will show how WTCC is producing the next generation of innovative automotive repair technicians and leaders through an immersive program that aligns industry partnerships, high-tech education, employment opportunities, and local economic development goals. Discover how WTCC’s new automotive laboratory consolidates diverse programs into one building with agile, collaborative spaces, preparing students for emerging technologies in rapidly changing industries.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Include future flexibility in strategic space planning processes to prepare students for rapidly changing industries.
2. Benchmark new facility design standards for top-performing trade schools.
3. Empower your institution and community to unite in spurring employment and regional expertise.
4. Flip the traditional model of learning by finding opportunities for experiential partnerships outside of the classroom to align curriculum with economic development goals.

Presenters:

Chuck Rudalavage, Education Practice Area Leader, Gensler 
Dena Wangberg, Architect, Associate, Gensler

Continuing Education Units: AIA LU 1.0 Unit (SCUPM24C2745 | AICP CM 1.0 Unit

Delivered 03/05/2024.

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