More than 1,000 students are expected to start the year taking advantage of courses at the new Anderson Institute of Technology. The center will serve Anderson County School Districts Three, Four and Five.
The number is expected to grow quickly as more students become aware of the academic offerings at the center.
The official public opening was Sunday, for the new facility which is a collaborative effort between the public schools, Tri-County Techinical College and industry partners, which inclue Michelin, Bosch and Grainger Nissan.