Maricopa Skill Center

Making Solid Changes: Countdown to Conversions at MSC

By: Tony Grandlienard

--DAY 344--

Bob Dylan once said, "Times, they are a-changin'." 

As we approach June, we near the one-year mark since we first began construction and my, how things really have changed. 
 

Front of Building A

I won't waste your time, nothing has changed in Building B. However, the same cannot be said about the old building, unofficially titled Building A (don't get the two mixed up). As a reminder Building A is the original building on the east side of campus. Building B is the brand new building on the west side. 

The Current - A.K.A. Building A

The first thing you'll notice while driving by is how similar the Building A resembles Building B. Both buildings are concrete with symmetrical windows and are relatively the same shape. The building's outside appearance has dramatically improved. From Buckeye, you can see that all the walls are up and the windows are near ready for installation. But the interior of Building A is even more impressive. All the drywall is up while Jokake Construction crews are installing insulation, flooring, and paint. They will continue to work on the structure of the classrooms and follow up with electric work and the finishing of ventilation. 

Fresh paint in Building A gives life to the new hallway

Light shines through a new classroom in Building A

New cosmetology stations

Program Updates

Meat Cutting: Finally, after nearly a year of construction the last program moved out of their space in preparation for construction. However, this renovation period comes at a cost. Since there is no swing space for meat cutting to move to, they are forced to temporarily shut down their program until construction is complete. Because the program requires a cold environment and special equipment, there was no opportunity to continue somewhere else on campus. Completion of the new meat cutting department should be completed by August. 

R.I.P. old meat cutting classroom

Let's Get Creative

I'm just as tired of hearing the name Building A and Building B as you are. Where's the creativity? Couldn't we come up with a better name? Well yes, we are, and we want your help. Give us your best ideas on naming the buildings by posting on our Facebook wall! We will consider all ideas. Remember, this is your campus, you pay for your education, you should have a say.

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Thanks for reading. Have a great day and stay hydrated!