The Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC) in Russellville will host an open house Friday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Located at 2201 S. Knoxville Ave., behind Russellville High School, ATCC is one of the largest secondary career and technical centers in Arkansas, drawing its 600-plus student enrollment from 11 area high schools in Pope, Yell and Johnson counties. Director Pat Edmunds said, “The open house is an excellent opportunity for incoming students and parents – as well as those interested in future enrollment – to meet our instructors, see the classrooms and discuss college credit opportunities.” The Career Center is an extension of Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Because of the partnership between ATCC and Arkansas Tech-Ozark, participating high school students can receive concurrent college credit for classes taken. The following programs are offered at ATCC:- Automotive Service Technology;
- Computer Engineering/Computer Information Systems;
- Construction Technology;
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement;
- Culinary Arts;
- Cosmetology;
- Drafting Technology/Engineering and Architecture;
- Medical Professions;
- Metal Fabrication.
