Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel helps break ground at new MCCTC Health and Wellness Center
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel took part in a groundbreaking ceremony at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center for construction of the new MCCTC Health and Wellness Center.
Located on the grounds of MCCTC in Canfield, the new 13,000-square-foot center will improve access to career technical education for in-demand fields like healthcare and skilled trades.
The MCCTC Health and Wellness Center will also expand access to mental and physical health services for students, families, and the broader community.
When completed in 2026, the center will serve more than 6,500 people annually in the Mahoning Valley.
“Under Gov. DeWine’s leadership, we have so many opportunities coming to us right now in Ohio – not only in terms of jobs but also new opportunities for students to refine their skills through new and improved career technical centers,” Tressel said.
Lt. Gov. Tressel joined MCCTC superintendent John Zehentbauer and board vice president Michael Stanko at the groundbreaking.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Lt. Governor Tressel championing workforce initiatives – not only here in the Mahoning Valley, but across the entire state,” Zehentbauer said. “He is dedicated to workforce development, leadership, and service to Ohio. He has consistently stood behind efforts like this that help build a stronger, more vibrant future for our communities.”
CEO of Cadence Care Network Matt Kresic and the president of Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Youngstown Kathleen Harley also broke ground at MCCTC.
MCCTC was awarded over $5 million in funding for the project through the Appalachian Community Innovation Centers Grant Program.
“This particular facility is so exciting because, in addition to opening up doors for more students to find their passion, it also doubles as a healthcare resource, from which the entire community can benefit,” Tressel said.
The new facility comes as the demand for career technical education in Ohio continues to increase.
Over the past four years, the state has seen a 10% growth in the number of students participating in career tech – over 13,000 more students than in 2021.
“We’re giving more students the opportunity to figure out what they want to do in life; what they are passionate about,” Tressel said. “As we continue to travel around the state to discuss the workforce strengths and needs of various regions, our next step will be to make sure our education and business communities are aligned to help our students turn their passion into a meaningful career.”
