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Construction under way on Roanoke County Career and Technical Center to train students for trades

March 24, 2026
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Roanoke County has begun construction on the Roanoke County Career and Technical Center (RCCTC). County presenters and the lead builder, Branch, said the facility will offer hands-on training in trades such as construction, advanced manufacturing and mechatronics and build a local workforce pipeline.

Construction is underway on the Roanoke County Career and Technical Center, county presenters and the project’s lead builder said during a project briefing. The presenters described the center as a hands-on career and technical education facility that will connect high school students to construction and advanced manufacturing careers.

"This new career and technology center will give high school students hands on experience with the skills that power our regional economy," a presenter said, describing the center’s classroom-to-career approach. The presenter also stated that "Roanoke County is investing…

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