Carroll Community College to build Technology & Trades Center

Carroll Community College has received a $2.8 million private grant to construct a facility dedicated to industrial training, focusing on areas such as automotive technology, manufacturing, plumbing, and entrepreneurship. The new center, named the Ratcliffe Applied Technology and Trades Center, is made possible by The Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation, the grant benefactor.

Described as a pivotal moment for both the college and the larger community, the state-of-the-art facility will provide training programs in various fields including welding, auto technology, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, animal grooming, and entrepreneurship. In addition to training, the center aims to foster innovation and collaboration among the college, industry partners, and the community.

Carlene Cassidy, CEO of the Ratcliffe Foundation, praised Carroll Community College for its dedication to workforce training and entrepreneurship. The new center is expected to play a significant role in advancing these important areas.