Students at Van Buren High School have an opportunity to explore automation technology through a concurrent program in partnership with Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.
Through the program, students can complete five automation courses to earn a Certificate of Proficiency in controls fundamentals while still in high school. This pathway transitions seamlessly into the Associate of Applied Science degree in automation technology at ATU-Ozark.
“ATU-Ozark is proud of its partnership with the Van Buren School District,” said Dr. Sheila R. Jacobs, ATU-Ozark chancellor. “By aligning automation programs and offering concurrent credit, we are creating clear pathways from high school to postsecondary education and into high-demand, high-wage careers. ATU-Ozark is committed to strengthening and expanding these partnerships across the region to meet workforce needs and support student success.”
This collaborative effort will prepare students for the future by expanding access to workforce education and equipping them with real-world skills necessary for careers in manufacturing, energy, logistics, industrial maintenance and more.
For more information about ATU-Ozark, visit www.atu.edu/ozark.
