Electrical Technology Building Booklet

N ORTH PLATTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

The Mid-Plains Community College

North Campus Electrical Technology Building

will provide one building that will increase space for Electrical Technology, Electrical Automation, local trainings for continuing education and Career Exploration opportunities for local high schools. The new building will be located close to the existing facility and will be in close proximity to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) program as well as the Building Construction program’s two project houses.

The Electrical program has operated out of the existing facility since 1979. Since then, the program has grown to include an Electrical Automation degree and continues to operate full classes with an occasional wait list of students. Local electrical employers continue to request students as potential employees as the demand for these types of positions both in residential and commercial capacities. MPCC is committed to ensuring that students are able to enroll in the program and provide a learning environment that mirrors industry standards. The new space will allow MPCC to accept additional students in the Electrical program, continue to grow the Electrical Automation program and work with local high schools to deliver career exploration opportunities. The additional space will provide safe working conditions, state-of-the-art technology and will give instructors the space to continue to grow the program, meeting the needs of area employers.

According to Lightcast employment data, regional employment remains steady, but the College is routinely hearing from industry partners the need for more electricians. Across the State of Nebraska there is an average of 102 electrical job openings with the national average being 57. MPCC anticipates increasing the capacity of the program to 28 students, the current five-year average headcount is 21 students.

PROJECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

Increase capacity from the current five-year average student headcount of 21 to 28 students. Provide additional space for safe working conditions, state-of-the-art technology, and room to continue to grow the program.

Provide a dedicated classroom to the popular Electrical Automation degree program

Increase building capacity to include career exploration programming for area high schools.

Expand and adapt programming to meet the needs of local employers. According to Lightcast, across the State of Nebraska there is an average of 102 electrical job openings with the national average being 57.

MARCH 15, 2023

Program Statement & Schematic Project Scope approved by Board of Governors

MAY 19, 2023

Program Statement Approved by CCPE

MARCH – APRIL 2023

Detailed Design Discussions with Building Users

MAY– SEPTEMBER 2023

Building Documents Completed/ Detailing Project for Construction

AUGUST 2024

Classes Begin in New Electrical Technology Building

OCTOBER 2023

Bidding & Contract Negotiations

NOVEMBER 2023 – AUGUST 2024

Construction

2024

ANY GIFT, no matter the size, will make a difference!

The total project costs for the 18,045 sq ft expansion are expected to be approximately $5 million.

2,000,000

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY BUILDING LAYOUT

The decision to support the Electrical Technology Building Project is an important

Giving is not the same for every individual, business, or organization. By choosing to support this project, you are choosing to invest in the future of the students, individuals, and businesses that benefit from the education, training and services Mid-Plains Community College provides to the area. The Mid-Plains Community College – North Campus Electrical Technology Building will provide one building that will increase space for Electrical Technology, Electrical Automation, local trainings for continuing education and Career Exploration opportunities for local high schools. With the new facility, MPCC will continue to provide for workforce needs throughout the College’s 18-county service area.

Ways to Give

GIFT PLEDGE IMMEDIATE CASH GIFTS

Gift Pledge: You can maximize the impact of your gift by pledging a gift amount to be paid over a fiveyear period.

GIFTS OF PROPERTY

Immediate Cash Gifts: Cash gifts are the simplest way to ensure your gift’s immediate impact.

Gifts of Property: This method of giving includes gifts of non-cash property such as securities, real estate, commodities, etc.

All gifts made to the North Platte Community College Foundation are tax deductible.  The North Platte Community College Foundation is registered with the IRS as a 501 © 3 charitable organization.

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