The Stantec-designed center will offer programs that empower students with the skills needed for successful careers
10/31/2024 ROSENBERG, TX TSX, NYSE:STN
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, currently expected to open for students by the fall of 2026.
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, collaborated with Lamar CISD to design and develop the 236,000-square-foot campus that will serve all six of the district’s high schools and help prepare students for success in high-demand technical careers.
“It’s about choices and opportunities,” Lamar CISD superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens told attendees during the groundbreaking ceremony. “This means an awful lot to us, but just imagine the generations that this is going to impact. Imagine the community this is going to impact. Imagine the lives this is going to impact.”
District staff and guests from across the area attended to mark the official launch of the project, which will ultimately bring the district’s first dedicated CTE facility, purpose-built to serve the educational and career preparation needs of Lamar CISD students.
Programs of possibility
“We’re living in a time of tremendous growth and opportunity, especially here in Fort Bend County,” said Dr. Kayse Lazar, the district’s director of Career and Technical Education. “By offering state-of-the-art programs that align with these high-demand fields, we are ensuring our students can step into the workforce or pursue higher education with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.”
The Lamar CISD CTE Center will offer a range of programs across several career clusters, including:
Adaptable, industry-informed design
Career programs in areas including automotive, cosmetology, and culinary will give students the opportunity to work directly with customers as part of the curriculum, offering real-world experience as students provide valuable services to area residents. In collaboration with business and community partners, the district’s CTE programs connect students with enriching learning opportunities, industry-based certifications, post-secondary credit, and technical skills to allow them to thrive in a competitive global economy.
“Education, like the workforce, is dynamic. Our CTE work is informed by detailed market analysis that considers workforce needs, educators’ experience, and insights from industry leaders,” said Meredith Watassek, education planner at Stantec. “Understanding projected job growth and internal district needs allowed us to design a center that will help students find fulfilling careers for decades to come.”
The Stantec team works with educators across North American to create learning environments that simulate the real world and offer authentic teaching and learning experiences, with related projects such as: Frisco CTE Center Addition and James Reese Career & Technical Center in Texas, Olathe West High School in Kansas, Arlington Career Center in Virginia, Hobbs Career and Technical Education Center in New Mexico, and Genesee Career Institute in Michigan.
Stantec is ranked as a top 10 design firm by Engineering News Record and Architectural Record and ranked the #1 A/E firm by Building Design + Construction for 12 consecutive years. Learn more about how Stantec designs for the future generation of learners by creating spaces for career and technical education.
About Lamar CISD
As one of the fastest growing districts in Texas, Lamar CISD encompasses 385 miles in Fort Bend County. The District serves more than 46,000 students at 52 campuses throughout 15 municipalities, which include Beasley, Fairchilds ETJ, Fulshear, Houston ETJ, Katy, Kendleton, Missouri City ETJ, Orchard ETJ, Pleak, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Sugar Land, Thompsons, and Weston Lakes.
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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Media Contact
Ben Carter
Stantec Media Relations
Ph: (813) 326-9221
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Lamar CISD Contact
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Chief Communications Officer
Office: 832.223.0332 | Cell: 832.278.5912
Communications@LCISD.org
