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INNOVATION HUB TO OPEN IN 2020

Paducah Public Schools are leading the way
in career preparation with construction of the
Paducah Innovation Hub, which will replace the
Paducah Area Technical Center.
The Paducah Innovation Hub is a $24.3 million
project that will serve students from Paducah,
McCracken County, and the Four Rivers Region.
It is scheduled to open in fall of 2020.

The Paducah Innovation Hub will provide stu-
dents with the latest tools and techniques for
developing career skills while ensuring they also The Makerspace will be designed for the needs
have the problem-solving and teamwork skills and interests of students in grades kindergarten
needed to thrive in today’s ever-changing busi- through high school. It will allow our younger
ness environment. students the opportunity to explore and see how
The Paducah Innovation Hub will offer training they can apply their knowledge and skills in the
in Welding, Auto Body, Auto Tech, Carpentry, workforce. For older students, the Makerspace
Health Occupations, Art & Design, Computer will provide the opportunity to apply what they
Aided Design (CAD), Information Technology, have learned to design and build prototypes or
Computer Science, Networking, and Robotics. finished pieces. The Makerspace will also give
students the opportunity to blend disciplines in
One of the major features of the Paducah Innova-
new ways.
tion Hub will be the Makerspace. A makerspace is
an area equipped with computers, tools and ma- The vision for the Paducah Innovation Hub is
chines where students can be introduced to the that the combination of technical classes and Art
basics of CAD, Robotics, 3D Printing, and other & Design, along with the Makerspace, will help
technical skills in an environment that encourages students be valuable employees wherever they
hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration. might choose to work.

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