The principal of the Southern Nevada Vocational-Technical Center at Las Vegas, Nevada, briefly outlines its development and function. The facility cost approximately 3 million dollars and was built on 390 acres of land purchased from the Federal government. The PERT method was used in planning. Instructional facilities, including those for auto body repair, auto mechanics, culinary arts, and educational TV center, serve some 350 high school students and about 650 adults as well as those post-high school students in the Manpower program. Public relations methods in this fast growing population area are emphasized. (HH)