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Scott Howat, chief communications officer for Orange County Public Schools, welcomed attendees to the ceremony.
Maria Vasquez, Orange County Public Schools superintendent, said the new campus is a beacon of hope for the community and OCPS.
Melissa Byrd, District 7 School Board member, shared personal stories about her parents and said she got emotional walking through the building when it was still under construction, because she wishes they were here to see it.
Michael Armbruster, deputy superintendent for Orange County Public Schools, said Walt Cobb — second senior director of OTC - West from 1983 to 2005 — changed his life by taking a chance on him joining the school community in 1987.
Michele Daugherty, president and CEO of the Central Florida Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., thanked Orange County Public Schools for its partnership throughout the project.
The new Orange Technical College - West Campus boasts 115,604 square feet with five buildings.
Orange County Public Schools leaders joined students and members of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting.
Orange County Public Schools leaders joined students and members of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting.
Michael Armbruster, deputy superintendent for Orange County Public Schools, was surprised by the dedication of the new Dr. Michael D. Armbruster Center for Collaboration on campus.
Michael Armbruster, deputy superintendent for Orange County Public Schools, signed his name on the sign for the new Dr. Michael D. Armbruster Center for Collaboration on campus.
Orange County Public Schools leaders gathered to celebrate the newly-named Dr. Michael D. Armbruster Center for Collaboration on campus.
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.
