Penta Career Center will receive a $2,434,062 grant from the State of Ohio to assist the district in constructing an E-mobility lab space for new programs related to training for electrical charging stations, advanced driver assist systems, EV auto maintenance, and energy and power.
The career center’s project is among 35 projects awarded to schools statewide. The announcement was made November 3, by Governor Mike DeWine.
“We are very happy that the State of Ohio is providing grant funds for career-technical schools, like Penta Career Center,” said Edward Ewers, superintendent. “We are expanding our programs and student access to high-quality career technical training, and these funds will greatly help us with the construction of a new E-mobility lab space to train technicians for future regional and state-wide, in-demand needs.”
In the coming weeks, the career center will provide more details about its plans for the lab.
The district is currently working with Kleinfelder Architecture for master planning services and will award a contract for construction manager at risk. The ultimate goal is to create flexible lab space that can grow as the future of E-mobility takes shape.
