CARMI — Community leaders, educators and residents gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center on Southeastern Illinois College’s Carmi campus.

Located north of the David L. Stanley White County Center, the facility represents the culmination of decades of planning to expand access to career and technical training in the northern region of SIC’s district. A ribbon cutting ceremony led by the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, remarks from college and state leaders, and guided tours welcomed guests into the completed space, which supports programs in welding, commercial driver’s license (CDL), auto/diesel technology and introductory trades education.

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