Area schools are being asked to help the Bloomington Area Career Center buy a new building.

Clinton Schools Superintendent Drew Goebel tells Regional Radio the BACC is a great opportunity for students in central Illinois to get hands-on experience in a variety of potential career paths.

According to Goebel, the BACC is looking to expand and purchase property to have one centrally located program. They are asking area schools to help foot the bill for that purchase.

The BACC promotes working in the trades and Goebel points out not only are the trades well-paying jobs, but they are also in high demand.

Goebel gave the Board of Education preliminary information on the purchase of the property earlier this month but no financial commitment was voted on by the Board.