The Board of Education has approved a major new investment in student success through the transformation of the former Riley Elementary School. The site will be converted into an expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center to provide hands-on learning opportunities.
This project is intended to prepare students for real-world opportunities and high-demand careers by offering new CTE programs over the next few years.
The new CTC will offer a variety of specialized classes, including welding and fire science, robotics and drone operation, virtual broadcasting, construction trades, and HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
By establishing this center, the district intends to ensure students from across Salt Lake City have access to high-quality career training regardless of their specific high school.
The initiative is described as a cost-effective use of resources that avoids duplicating expensive equipment and specialized staff at every individual school. The project will be funded in phases using a combination of CTE money, state grants, and private donations, and officials stated the project will not take money out of classrooms.
To support student success, the district plans to carefully manage transportation and scheduling. Plans include options such as coordinated bussing and longer class blocks to ensure students can attend the center without disrupting their school day.
