Throughout the 2018-19 academic year, the Saline County Career Center will celebrate its golden anniversary.
According to a news release, the center opened in 1968 and has grown significantly over its 50-year history to meet the ever-changing needs of students, surrounding businesses and communities.
Starting its programming with 205 students, the career center has grown to serve the career and technical education needs of over 465 students each year.
Students from area schools such as Malta Bend, Sweet Springs and Slater also may take classes at SCCC. Current SCCC programs include Agriculture Education, Trade & Industry, Information Technology, Marketing, Business & Office, Culinary, Health Services and Community Education. It is also the home to four student organizations– FFA, DECA, SkillsUSA and FBLA.
SCCC Director Callie Dobbins is proud of the programs offered at the career center, saying: “SCCC staff works diligently to provide quality education, connecting academics to workplace readiness. We welcome the community to help us celebrate 50 years of “learning that works”.”
The public is invited to watch for monthly SCCC program highlights in which SCCC will detail what each of these programs offers students and the community.
You can follow the SCCC 50th celebration on Facebook @ Saline County Career Center or on the web at MarshallSchools.com/SCCC.
The public is invited to join the anniversary celebrations throughout the year.
For more information, contact Callie Dobbins at (660) 886-6958.