Ogden, UT – The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation is donating $1 million to the Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTECH) Foundation to support construction of the college’s new Pathway Building.
“We are honored to support Ogden-Weber Technical College’s new Pathway Building,” said Steve Miller, trustee of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. “Technical skills and education are essential to equipping future leaders with the tools they need to build successful communities. The Pathway Building will create a place where education meets opportunity while fostering a community of students who are paving the way for a better future.”
This donation, along with state funds and additional donations from the capital campaign, will enable the college to complete the first new building on campus since 2011. The Pathway Building will house much-needed instructional and service space for students and expand existing partnerships with other colleges and local school districts.
OTECH President James R. Taggart said, “The Miller Family Foundation is one of Utah’s most influential forces for good, and we are so grateful for their partnership with Ogden-Weber Tech. This investment will help generations of OTECH students gain access to educational opportunities and build well-paying, in-demand careers in our community.”
Ogden-Weber Technical College serves over 6,000 students in over 30 programs and continues to grow to meet Utah’s need 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 waitlists and expand services to 2,000 additional students.
“Ogden-Weber Technical College is helping to solve important problems in our economy by providing hands-on education and ensuring students are prepared for the workforce,” said Steve Starks, CEO of Larry H. Miller Company. “We value innovation and know this center will make a positive contribution to communities across the state and enrich lives.”
About the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation was established in 2007 to carry on the philanthropic spirit that Larry and Gail Miller embodied for future generations. The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation supports programs that enrich lives and communities in the areas of health and medicine, housing and food security, education and skills development, jobs and economic independence, and cultural and spiritual enrichment.
About Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden-Weber Technical College has been providing hands-on technical education in Weber County since 1971. The college’s more than 30 programs include certificates in business administration, computer technology, construction, vocational education, healthcare, manufacturing and service industries.
Thanks to industry-recognized credentials, OTECH graduates earn an average of $50,000 upon entering the workforce without taking out student loans. The college programs partner with over 200 local employers who ensure students gain the practical skills they need to build a career. OTECH graduates have a 99% job placement rate in their field of study.
For more information about Ogden-Weber Technical College programs, visit otech.edu.
Contact information:
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Mary Milligan
Associate VP of College Advancement
801-395- 3781
(email protected)
Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
Sarah Lindsey
Communications Manager
(email protected)
