Grant Career Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Metal Fabrication and Allied Health Labs
BETHEL, OHIO — Grant Career Center proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Metal Fabrication Lab and newly renovated Allied Health Lab on April 2, marking a transformational investment in the future of career technical education.
The $9.8 million construction project was made possible through the support of the State of Ohio, with $8.5 million funded through a Career Technical Education (CTE) Construction Grant. The project reflects a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for students while meeting the workforce needs of the region.
In addition to the construction, both labs are equipped with industry-standard technology and equipment funded through a $2.4 million CTE Equipment Grant, also provided by the State of Ohio—ensuring students train with the same tools used in today’s workforce.
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Built for Students. Designed for the Future.
The new Metal Fabrication Lab provides expanded space and advanced equipment to support hands-on learning in welding, machining, and fabrication—preparing students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing.
The renovated Allied Health Lab now features modern, realistic clinical environments where students can develop skills in patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare technology.
During the ceremony, Superintendent Mike Parry highlighted the deeper impact of the investment:
“This facility is not just about metal fabrication. It’s about opportunity. It’s about purpose. And it’s about continuing a promise we’ve upheld for 50 years—to prepare students for success in whatever path they choose.”
— Mike Parry, Superintendent
A Student Perspective: Real-World Learning
For students, the impact of these new spaces is immediate.
Paeton Smith shared how the updated labs are already changing the learning experience:
“Whether it is working with equipment, learning patient care techniques, or collaborating with classmates, this new environment makes everything feel like it is a real-life experience.”
— Paeton Smith, Student
A Community Investment in Workforce Development
The ribbon cutting brought together students, staff, community members, industry partners, and state leaders to celebrate the impact of career technical education.
The project stands as a testament to what is possible when education and workforce needs align—creating pathways for students to graduate with in-demand skills, industry credentials, and real-world experience.
Local and state support played a critical role in making this vision a reality, reinforcing the importance of continued investment in career technical education across Ohio.
Leading the Way for Grant Nation
With the addition of these state-of-the-art labs, Grant Career Center continues to lead the way in providing hands-on, future-focused education.
These new spaces not only expand capacity but elevate the level of training available—ensuring every student has access to meaningful opportunities that lead to success in college, careers, and life.
At Grant Career Center, the mission remains clear:
Choose to be Great.