The Columbia Gorge Community College Board of Education has ratified the final construction budget for its new skills center and student housing on its campus in The Dalles. CGCC Vice-President of Instruction Jarett Gilbert says the school’s plans have not been deterred by the COVID-19 pandemic, but did note the number of rooms in the housing project had to be looked at. The skills center will house metal fabrication and construction trades programs along with aviation maintenance training. Completion is set for next summer.