- December 6, 2024
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Orange Technical College - West Campus hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new home in the city of Ocoee Nov. 8.
Scott Howat, chief communications officer for Orange County Public Schools, welcomed attendees to the ceremony held outside the front of the school.
Several leaders involved with the project shared words on the new campus, including Maria Vasquez, OCPS superintendent; Melissa Byrd, District 7 School Board member; Michael Armbruster, deputy superintendent for OCPS; and Michele Daugherty, president and CEO of the Central Florida Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.
The leaders then joined the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and OTC - West students for the ribbon-cutting.
Following the ceremony, community members enjoyed light bites and refreshments in the newly-named Dr. Michael D. Armbruster Center for Collaboration. Attendees also had the opportunity to tour the new campus and learn more about how the school will positively impact the community.
The new $42.3 million campus is led by senior director Scott Weidl. The school sits on 38 acres, although only 17 currently are being utilized, and boasts 115,604 square feet with five buildings.
The campus, now located at 2010 Ocoee-Apopka Road, previously was located in Winter Garden at 955 E. Story Road.