Marion Technical College to receive $5.57 million for new facility
Marion Technical College plans to build a new facility to house its aviation, automotive and diesel mechanics programs with a new $5.57 million appropriation from the state of Florida, according to a press release.
The 15,000-square-foot facility will cost about $5 million and is projected to be completed by September of 2025, according to Marion County Public Schools spokesperson Kevin Christian.
Marion Technical College plans to build a 15,000-square-foot facility that will cost about $5 million and is projected to be completed by September of 2025. [Marion County Public Schools]
“The new center…will offer trainings in automotive general service technician, automotive collision refinishing technician, aviation powerplant/airframe mechanics and diesel systems technician,” according to the press release.
The new facility will be located on the grounds of the existing campus but stand as a separate building across the parking lot at 1014 SW 7th Road in Ocala.
Marion Technical College’s new facility will be located on the grounds of the existing campus but stand as a separate building across the parking lot at 1014 SW 7th Road in Ocala. [Marion County Public Schools]
Any leftover money from the allocation will help with the facility’s startup costs, including equipment, technology, furniture and tools.
The plan was proposed to Rep. Stan McClain and Sen. Keith Perry to sponsor the allocation to fund the new facility.
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