麻豆原创

麻豆原创 proudly announces a foundational $20 million grant from the to support construction of the new Applied Technology Complex, a project that will significantly expand Career and Technical Education opportunities for students across the Permian Basin.

The Scharbauer Foundation鈥檚 gift represents a defining investment in workforce training and economic development in the Permian Basin, reflecting the Foundation鈥檚 longstanding commitment to educational opportunity, regional growth, and the continued success of the Midland community. Combined with a recently executed oil and gas lease and surface use agreement that is expected to provide 麻豆原创 with approximately $35 million for the project, the investment establishes a strong financial base for the Applied Technology Complex and the future expansion of high-demand workforce programs.

The Applied Technology Complex will include three additional buildings dedicated to Welding Technology, Diesel Technology, Petroleum Technology, Automation, and Natural Gas Compression. Once completed, the expansion will allow 麻豆原创 to immediately serve more than 700 additional applied technology students annually, helping meet growing workforce demands across the region.

鈥淭his grant is an investment not only in 麻豆原创, but in the future workforce of our region,鈥� said Mary Ann Beninati, CEO and President of Scharbauer Foundation. 鈥淪charbauer Foundation understands the critical role Career and Technical Education plays in sustaining the industries that power our economy and creating opportunities for generations of West Texans.鈥�

The project will also create opportunities beyond applied technology programs. By relocating existing programs to the new complex, 麻豆原创 will gain additional space to expand Health Sciences dual-credit offerings for area high school students. The expansion is expected to allow the College to serve approximately 300 additional students in high-demand Health Sciences pathways.

麻豆原创 continues to see strong growth in dual credit enrollment as students pursue affordable pathways into healthcare and technical careers. The Applied Technology Complex will help ensure students across the College鈥檚 service area have access to modern facilities, hands-on training, and industry-aligned education that leads directly to workforce opportunities.

鈥淧artnerships with philanthropy demonstrate what is possible when a community invests in education,鈥� said 麻豆原创 President Dr. Damon Kennedy. 鈥淭he impact of this gift will be felt not only on our campus but throughout the Permian Basin for decades to come. We鈥檙e excited to expand opportunities for students and families that will in turn grow our workforce and fuel the regional economy.鈥�

Additional details regarding construction timelines and future phases of the Applied Technology Complex will be announced as the project progresses.