Killeen ISD centers on trades

(7/3/2012)

KILLEEN - The Killeen Independent School District is on track to complete its new 142,000-sf Career Center at 1322 Stagecoach Rd.

Career centers provide employers with skilled laborers in the area of vocational trades, according to Tom Pauken, one of three commissioners sitting on the Texas Workforce Commission

The Center will serve high school students looking to earn professional certifications in nine career areas including health science, information technology, agriculture, food and natural resources; audio/visual technology and communications; transportation, distribution and logistics; architecture and construction; law, public safety, corrections and security; and manufacturing and human services.

"These are trades with an aging workforce. For example, the average age of a master plumber is 56 years old," said Pauken. "These industries are looking for people coming out of school with the right certifications, training and knowledge."

The construction of the center was part of a $26 million facilities project that included the construction of the adjacent Pathways campus, which opened in August 2011.  The facility's construction is scheduled to open for the 2012-13 school year with approximately 950 students enrolled.

The Major Saver campaign is once again kicking off this week in our district! 

The Major Saver card is a discount dining card which sells for $10 and features 15 great offers at local restaurants throughout town.  This fundraiser benefits the Killeen ISD Education Foundation and KISD campuses, raising over $800,000 for Killeen ISD over the past seven years.   

I’ve participated in the program in prior years, because the card is a great value for my family and the money raised supported the Foundation.  This year’s card features some exceptional values to include Genghis Grill, FreeBirds, Fish City Grill, Old Chicago, WiseGuys, DG, Mooyah, Chick-fil-A, Texas Roadhouse, Subway, Clem Mikeska’s, Outback, El Chico, Boston’s and YoYo’s.    

You can support the campaign by purchasing a card and recommending the card to others.  To purchase, you can contact the Education Foundation office at 254-336-0181 or your local elementary school.