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Local college gets over $1.1M in funding for information technology center

Integrated Technology Education Center (Sinclair Community College)

DAYTON — Congress approved a federal funding package on Thursday, securing funding for local programs.

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Part of that funding was $1.145 million for an Enhanced Manufacturing Education Center at Sinclair Community College.

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The funding will be allocated to develop the Integrated Technology Education Center, the college said.

The ITEC will provide training for high-demand careers in information technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

It will be located in Building Eight on Sinclair’s Dayton Campus, which will undergo a significant renovation to become a 36,000-square-foot facility with additional mezzanine space.

The ITEC is anticipated to open in 2028.

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