Topic(s)
- Technology
- Product development
Discover how New Horizons Regional Education Center – Butler Farm Campus equips students with hands-on training, industry certifications and career-ready skills in high-demand fields.
Please note: Personal identification is required to attend this tour. The tour site will provide safety glasses and hearing protection.
Overview
Tour New Horizons Regional Education Center – Butler Farm Campus, offering a firsthand look at cutting-edge career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for high-demand industries. As visitors step into the modern facility, they are greeted with a dynamic learning environment where students engage in hands-on training with industry-standard equipment.
The tour begins in the manufacturing labs, where students develop skills in welding, precision machining and mechatronics. Next, guests explore the health sciences classrooms, where future healthcare professionals gain experience in simulated medical settings. In the Information Technology and Cybersecurity wing, students demonstrate their expertise in network security, programming and ethical hacking.
Moving to the automotive and marine service technology areas, visitors witness students working on real engines and vehicles, preparing for careers in automotive diagnostics, repair and marine maintenance, including the Yamaha Maintenance Certification Program. By the end of the tour, visitors gain a deep appreciation for how New Horizons Butler Farm Campus empowers students with career-ready skills, industry certifications and pathways to higher education and employment.
Company
New Horizons Career & Technical Education Center is a leading regional training institution dedicated to preparing students for success in high-demand careers. Established in 1965, New Horizons serves multiple school divisions in southeastern Virginia, providing innovative, hands-on career and technical education (CTE) that connects students to the workforce and higher education opportunities.
Its mission is committed to training and educating a future-ready workforce that is college and community-ready. The company's vision is to be the region’s premier provider of career and technical education, fostering a highly skilled workforce that drives economic growth and innovation.
New Horizons is a collaborative effort to advance the educational attainment of high school students and directly supports students from 23 high schools operated by six Greater Peninsula School Divisions (Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg/James City County, and York) to provide educational services that are most efficient to implement through a regional partnership. https://nhrec.org/
