Construction close to wrapping up on Greater Lafayette Career Academy expansion About 20,000 square feet of space was added to the building. Posted: Jul 12, 2021 6:25 PM Posted By: Samantha Thieke About 20,000 square feet of space was added to the building. The project adds construction, auto technology, welding and advanced manufacturing classes. The academy is open to all school corporations in Tippecanoe County. Lafayette School Corporation Superintendent Les Huddle said the academy offers programs that allow for employment right after high school. "You are entering the job market," he said. "You're going to get a nice salary. You're going to probably have benefits for yourself or your family and one thing you won't have is college debt."