Donation Facilitates OTECH’s First New Building Since 2011
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation is donating $1 million to the Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTECH) Foundation to support the construction of the college’s new Pathway Building.
“We are honored to support the Ogden-Weber Technical College’s new Pathway Building,” said Steve Miller, trustee of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. “Technical skills and training are essential to equipping future leaders with the necessary tools to build thriving communities. The Pathway Building will create a place where education meets opportunity, while fostering a community of students to pave the way for a brighter future.”
This donation, along with state funds and additional capital campaign gifts, will allow the college to complete the first new building on campus since 2011. The Pathway Building will house much-needed instructional and student services space and will expand existing partnerships with other institutions of higher education and local school districts.
OTECH President James R. Taggart said, “The Miller Family Foundation is one of the most influential forces for good in Utah, and we are so grateful for their partnership with Ogden-Weber Tech. This investment will help generations of OTECH students access educational opportunities and build high-wage, high-demand careers in our community.”
Ogden-Weber Technical College serves over 6,000 students in 30+ programs and continues to grow to meet Utah’s demand for technically skilled graduates. With an average building age of 60 years and a steadily increasing student population, the college has outgrown its existing infrastructure. The Pathway Building will eliminate current program waiting lists and expand services to 2,000 additional students.
“Ogden-Weber Technical College is helping solve significant needs for our economy by providing experiential education and ensuring students are ready to enter the job market,” said Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company. “We value innovation and know this center will contribute positively to communities across the state and enrich lives.”
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About the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation was established in 2007 to continue the philanthropic spirit exemplified by Larry and Gail Miller for future generations. The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation supports programs that enrich lives and communities in the areas of health and medicine, shelter and food security, education and skill development, jobs and economic self-reliance, and cultural and spiritual enrichment.
About Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden-Weber Technical College has offered hands-on technical education in Weber County since 1971. The college’s 30+ programs include certificates in business, computer technology, construction, apprenticeships, healthcare, manufacturing, and service industries.
Thanks to industry-validated credentials, OTECH graduates make an average of $50,000 as they enter the workforce, with no student loan debt. College programs partner with over 200 local employers who ensure students gain the hands-on skills they need to build a career. OTECH graduates have a ninety nine percent job placement rate in their field of study.
For more information on Ogden-Weber Technical College programs, visit otech.edu.
