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New CTE Center

New CTE Center

The new CTE Center would be the home campus for 400 full-time students. It would also serve an additional 2,000 students at various times throughout each day as they travel back-and-forth from Odessa High School, Permian High School, and New Tech Odessa taking CTE elective courses.

Currently, ECISD offers Career & Technical courses at 7 different sites. A new facility would allow the school district to consolidate many existing programs under one roof, add new CTE programs, and improve safety and support for those students.

The New Tech Odessa building, which originally opened as the Career Center in 1995, is now New Tech Odessa high school. 

The new CTE Center would work in partnership with Odessa College to offer students opportunities for dual credit, certifications and degrees, and would be available on nights and weekends as a training center for the Permian Basin’s adult workforce.

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a consortium of 21 of the biggest oil and gas companies in the Permian Basin, has pledged financial support for a new CTE Center, should it be approved by voters.

Additionally, by moving existing CTE courses out of New Tech Odessa, an NTO middle school program would be added as a Middle School Choice option to enhance the NTO program.

CTE Center Concept ART

A modern, technology-focused exhibition space with a large blue wall displaying %22Drone Technology & Robotics%22 and various people interacting with displays and exhibits.
A modern, well-lit interior space with people walking around, featuring a large sign that reads %22Elon Musk Center for Science and Technology%22.
A modern and spacious indoor space with wooden paneling, large windows, and a vibrant blue digital display in the background, where several people are walking or sitting.
A large, brightly lit indoor space with various automotive-related displays, including a Honda vehicle, signage, and other equipment, creating an engaging and visually appealing environment.
A large blue sign reading %22CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION%22 dominates the foreground, while the background reveals a spacious indoor area with people walking around and various facilities visible.
A modern, open-plan interior space with wooden paneling, large windows, and various people standing or sitting in the foreground.
A modern, open-concept interior space with various seating areas, colorful accents, and a large overhead structure with lighting fixtures.