ATU-Ozark automation technology certificate program open to Van Buren High School students
ATU-Ozark automation technology certificate program open to Van Buren High School students
Publish Date: 2026-01-28 13:00:00
Source Domain: www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com
OZARK — Van Buren High School students have an opportunity to explore automation technology through a concurrent program in partnership with Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.
The collaboration between Van Buren High School and ATU-Ozark 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, according to a news release from the university.
Through the program, which began in August 2024, students can complete five automation courses to earn a Certificate of Proficiency in controls fundamentals while still in high school, according to the release. This pathway transitions seamlessly into the Associate of Applied Science degree in automation technology at Arkansas Tech University-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.”
For more information, visit www.atu.edu/ozark.
