CV-TEC Opens New Career and Technical Education Center

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:16 AM

CV-TEC is preparing to welcome nearly one thousand students Thursday at its new career and technical education center in Plattsburgh. The 55 million dollar, 155 thousand square foot facility expands program capacity by at least 25 percent. It includes training areas for nursing, automotive and electrical programs, along with specialized aerospace instruction offered in partnership […]

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