Career & Advanced Technology Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Firm

SCHRADERGROUP

Client

Community College of Philadelphia

Area

75,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$27,000,000

Completion Date

08/2022

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Design team
SCHRADERGROUP; Lavallee Brensinger Architects; Arora Engineers; International Consultants; KS Engineers; Metropolitan Acoustics; New Age Development Group; Re:Vision Architecture

The Community College of Philadelphia’s Career and Advanced Technology Center provides career readiness training for students entering the city’s workforce, with a focus on transportation, manufacturing, and health care fields. The center accommodates the community and features public spaces, encouraging neighbors to use the resources. The facility includes advanced and adaptive technology for instructional and study areas, laboratory service bays for automobiles and small engine equipment, and spaces for diesel technology. Programs include transportation and logistics technology training, advanced manufacturing training, entry-level health care career training, and an innovation hub for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The new facility has adaptive technology for instructional spaces and study areas, and laboratory service bays for automobiles and equipment. Comprehensive programs on the ground floor service existing and future technologies, including diagnostic and repair procedures, and techniques for many types of vehicles. The upper floors consist of a variety of classrooms and laboratory spaces supporting automotive, materials technologies, and health care programs. This facility represents incredible possibilities for the Community College of Philadelphia and its surrounding community.