The Saline County Career Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary by inviting the public to attend an open-house event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9.
According to a news release, SCCC has been a place for career, technical and adult education in Marshall since opening its doors in 1968. A variety of learning opportunities are offered at the career center for secondary, post-secondary and adult students. Additionally, high school students from Malta Bend, Slater and Sweet Springs are offered a chance to take classes at SCCC.
Currently, 400 secondary students attend classes for at least a portion of their school day, and each semester over 40 different classes are offered ranging from personal enrichment, computer technology, arts, crafts and technical skills development, such as welding.
A tour of the Career Center and Industrial Arts buildings will be available during the open house event.
For more information about the Saline County Career Center’s 50th Anniversary Open House event, call (660) 886-6958.