Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life through continual education for students of all ages throughout our community by setting standards of excellence in technical and academic education as determined by business, industry, and government.
Our Vision
The Institute is dedicated to the belief that each individual should be given a continual opportunity for the development and extension of his/her skill and knowledge to increase an awareness of his/her role and responsibility in society. The Institute is devoted to serving the educational needs of its community and assumes a responsibility to help provide the requirements for trained employees in its region through a cooperative effort from local industry, business, and government.
School History
An unassuming golden shovel rests virtually unnoticed in our office corner. Penned on that historic shovel are the words, Ground Breaking Ceremony, March 25, 1969.
By August 1970, James Rumsey Vocational-Technical Center was a 2.5 million dollar functioning reality offering 13 areas of technical training. That first year enrollment consisted of 289 high school students, 110 full time post high school students and 204 part-time evening students!
Today, under the direction of Mrs. Vicki R. Jenkins, the James Rumsey Technical Institute offers seventeen high school and seven post secondary courses with a total enrollment of approximately 700 students!
If you are looking for a challenge and want to put the Steam in Your Dreams... take a moment to explore the golden opportunities that we have to offer.
