Major Initiatives
North Central is Meeting Regional Workforce Needs
The College contributes to the region through expanding and developing programs to meet regional workforce needs.
CATEE Project
$22 million Career & Technical Education Enhancement (CATEE) Project
The CATEE ‘Forging Futures’ project, is enhancing health sciences and expanding manufacturing trades.
Anticipated completion early July 2026.
Anticipated completion late August 2026.
Learn More about the CATEE Project
STEP Center
(Skilled Trades Education Pathways)
The future STEP Center will have an increased focus on the Construction Trades, meeting regional workforce shortages.
(currently under development)
Child Care Initiative/Early Learning Center
Reducing community childcare barriers and supporting the success of students with young children.
Learn More about the Early Learning Center
Dental Hygiene Clinic
The Dental Hygiene program’s planned clinical and instructional site.
The proposed state-of-the-art clinic will include both teaching and patient-care space and is expected to significantly expand access to affordable preventive dental services in the region.