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Lackawanna College announced it will break ground at the location of its new Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) building on December 18, 2025. The new CTI is projected to open for the fall 2026 semester, featuring a 17,500-square-foot space instructing programs in growing technology fields such as cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced automotive technologies.

An Investment in Workforce Development

The new CTI building will be located at 520 Wyoming Ave. in Scranton and is part of a $10 million investment by Lackawanna College to meet the needs of today’s industrial workforce. The new building will offer undergraduate degrees, corporate training, and short term, stackable certificates, to prepare individuals for the jobs of tomorrow. Previously, the CTI and its degree programs were announced in 2021, and the College is now one step closer to opening the facility.

“Breaking ground is an exciting milestone in the launch of our Center for Technology Innovation and sets us up with strong momentum as we head into 2026. This facility is one example of how we continue to innovate and evolve to meet the changing needs of our students and our community,” said Dr. Jill A. Murray, President and Chief Innovation Officer of Lackawanna College. “At Lackawanna, we’re proud to follow a life-minded approach to higher education that meets people where they are and gives them the ability to strive for more. The programs housed here will offer even more pathways for students and professionals who are interested in building skills in emerging technology fields.”

Supporting Regional Workforce Needs

Once open, the CTI will continue to make an economic impact in Scranton and beyond as the programming will directly address the need for more skilled technology workers in Northeast Pennsylvania and throughout the Commonwealth. The College expects the facility to serve around 300 students every academic year.

Programs Designed for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Areas of study planned to be offered at the CTI include:

• Robotics & Automation
• Electric Vehicles & Advanced Vehicle Technologies
• Cybersecurity
• Emerging Energy Technology

The CTI will also offer training and uptraining programs for corporate partners as well as Dual Enrollment courses for local high school students interested in energy and advanced manufacturing.

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