Enhancing and expanding programs that prepare the workforce of today and tomorrow are at the core of a renovation project that's about to kick off at John Tyler Community College's Chester Campus. The college unveiled plans for the project during a ceremonial groundbreaking event on May 18, 2018. The project, scheduled to officially get underway this summer, involves two buildings - Bird Hall, one of the college's original buildings, and the Nicholas Center.
Once completed, Bird Hall will house the college's Nursing and EMS/Paramedic programs, allowing faculty and students to share state-of-the-art equipment and participate in collaborative experiences that mirror real-world interactions. The renovated Bird Hall will also feature three new science labs. The Nicholas Center renovation includes an expansion that will nearly double the building's current size. The 25,503 square-foot addition will be a new workforce center operated by the Community College Workforce Alliance, the workforce development partnership between John Tyler Community College and Reynolds Community College.
