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BC's Arvin Educational Center construction updates

The center was expected to be ready for the fall semester, but due to construction delays, those plans have changed
Posted at 4:49 PM, Apr 12, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-12 22:54:23-04

ARVIN, Calif. (KERO) — The Arvin Educational center is well underway, but due to issues with the power system to the building, BC had to pivot.

  • Video shows how construction delays have caused BC to pivot their plans with offering classes at their Arvin Educational Center.
  • BC courses will still be offered at Arvin High School from Monday through Thursday.
  • Next week, BC will be having express enrollment events in Arvin and Lamont.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:

I'm at Bakersfield College bringing you an update on the Arvin Educational Center. I spoke with BC President Jerry Flager, who said construction is well underway, but they've had supply chain issues with the switch gear—a device used to control the electric power system.

Neighborhood News Reporter Priscilla Lara interviewing BC President Jerry Flager about the construction delays and the change in plans
Neighborhood News Reporter Priscilla Lara interviewing BC President Jerry Flager about the construction delays and the change in plans

"We're expecting that to come in in the fall and then once it's here, we'll be able to get PG&E to hook it up, do balance and testing for the building and fully power it up," explained Flager.

Though they've had to alter their plans, Flager says they'll still be offering general education classes and non-credit courses in Arvin. Those classes will be offered Monday through Thursday right across the center at Arvin High School.

The center is now expected to begin offering classes in January.

Next week, BC will be having express enrollment events in Arvin and Lamont.

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For more information about BC classes in Arvin , visit KCCD.edu.


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