CTC @ Hull Expands Space for New Career Trade Programs
TL;DR: Chesterfield County's Career and Technical Center at Hull completed a $9.5 million expansion adding 42,000 square feet to nearly double classroom capacity and support growing demand for trade and technical education.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County Public Schools, Brian Russell (CTC @ Hull Principal), Dr. John Murray (Superintendent)
- What: $9.5 million expansion converting office space into classrooms, adding 42,000 square feet and doubling facility capacity
- When: Completed for 2026 school year start
- Where: Career and Technical Center at Hull, 13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
The story
Chesterfield County Public Schools completed a $9.5 million renovation of its Career and Technical Center at Hull, converting former office space into specialized learning environments. The project nearly doubled the facility's classroom capacity by adding 42,000 square feet of new instructional space.
The expansion supports six career pathways: Business, Energy, Health Science, Hospitality and Tourism and Lodging Management, Information Technology, and Television and Media Production. Students began using the newly renovated spaces when the 2026 school year started.
The growth responds to substantial demand for technical education in the region. In the previous school year, over 2,200 students submitted more than 3,600 applications for only 1,335 available first-year seats at the center.
Principal Brian Russell cited regional economic factors driving the need for expanded capacity. "We're looking at a Metro Richmond area growth and power and energy, we're looking for supporting our hospitality, tourism, and lodging that's coming in this area," Russell said. He added that the center aims to stay current with industry trends, saying "We want to stay as current as possible with the current industry trends that are happening in Chesterfield County."
Key players
- Brian Russell: Principal, Career and Technical Center at Hull
- Dr. John Murray: Superintendent, Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Chesterfield County Public Schools: School district managing the expansion project
Why it matters: The expansion allows Chesterfield County to serve more students seeking career training in high-demand fields including energy, hospitality, and technology, preparing a larger pipeline of workers for regional industries and economic growth.
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Development timeline
- 2026-08-2112 On Your Side reports on CTC @ Hull expansion: Local media coverage of the completed $9.5 million expansion project and its impact on student capacity [source]
- 2026-08CTC @ Hull expansion opens for 2026 school year: Students begin using the newly renovated 42,000 square foot addition with six career pathways [source]
Related links
- Chesterfield County Public Schools Career and Technical Center
- Chesterfield County Public Schools - Facilities
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Sources
- 12 On Your Side - CTC @ Hull Expansion Report
- Chesterfield County Public Schools - Career and Technical Center
- Chesterfield County Government - CTC @ Hull Facilities