SCCC to open new campus

NEWTON — Sussex County Community College is adding a secondary campus to provide students interested in career and technical programs such as welding, diesel mechanics, machine tools technology, and automotive services a place to gain hands-on learning experience.
The former McGuire Chevrolet dealership, on Main Street in Newton, will be renamed the McGuire Technical Education Center.
"This expansion project is an important component of our long-term goals," said SCCC President Dr. Jon Connolly. "This new site will allow us to provide opportunities for those looking to get into targeted trade industries that are expected to be hot markets for jobs in the coming years."
Welding and mechanics courses are expected to move into the building after brief renovations. Currently, these programs are offered on the college’s main campus, but the move will allow for more students to study these in-demand trades in a space designed just for them.
Plans for the campus also include additional classroom space, and a full renovation of the front of the building for the use of culinary arts students. The college expects the full transition of the building to take 3-5 years.
Sussex County Community College offers a wide range of academic, certificate, and workforce development programs. The main campus is located at One College Hill Road in Newton. For more about SCCC, visit sussex.edu.