The trades are changing, and so is Madison College, as it officially unveiled its new building for its year-long construction and remodeling program at its Truax Campus Nov. 19.
The new $10.3 million, 30,000-square-foot building greatly increases Madison College’s ability to meet a rising demand in trades. Interest in trades has continued to grow, especially in its construction and remodeling program, as more students want to work with their hands, said John Stephany, co-program director and instructor at Madison College. Its new space will allow for a higher capacity of students, more workspace and the implementation of a night school option in the next academic year.
“Before this, we were over at Commercial Avenue, and we had one big space. All this was done outside, and it was not ideal,” Stephany said as he pointed to a tiny house and sheds being built. “Our numbers are through the roof. We have a waiting list, and we’ve had a waiting list the last couple of years.”…