Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Ogden-Weber Technical College Pathway Building
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation has donated $1 million to support OTECH’s First New Building Since 2011.
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Donation Facilitates OTECH’s First New Building Since 2011
August 5, 2024, Ogden, Utah
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation is donating $1 million to the Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTECH) Foundation to support the construction of the college’s new Pathway Building.
"We are honored to support the Ogden-Weber Technical College’s new Pathway Building,” said Steve Miller, trustee of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. “Technical skills and training are essential to equipping future leaders with the necessary tools to build thriving communities. The Pathway Building will create a place where education meets opportunity, while fostering a community of students to pave the way for a brighter future.”
This donation, along with state funds and additional capital campaign gifts, will allow the college to complete the first new building on campus since 2011. The Pathway Building will house much-needed instructional and student services space and will expand existing partnerships with other institutions of higher education and local school districts.
OTECH President James R. Taggart said, “The Miller Family Foundation is one of the most influential forces for good in Utah, and we are so grateful for their partnership with Ogden-Weber Tech. This investment will help generations of OTECH students access educational opportunities and build high-wage, high-demand careers in our community.”
“Ogden-Weber Technical College is helping solve significant needs for our economy by providing experiential education and ensuring students are ready to enter the job market,” said Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company. “We value innovation and know this center will contribute positively to communities across the state and enrich lives.”
Ogden-Weber Technical College serves over 6,000 students in 30+ programs and continues to grow to meet Utah’s demand for technically skilled graduates. With an average building age of 60 years and a steadily increasing student population, the college has outgrown its existing infrastructure. The Pathway Building will eliminate current program waiting lists and expand services to 2,000 additional students.
