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Marine Technology Program Partners with Mercury, Indmar

Melony Ritter

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Marine Technology program recently partnered with Indmar Marine, Mercury Marine and BPR Evinrude to expand student access to training materials and equipment. The companies have provided NPC with student access to entry level technician training and testing materials for use in the program’s curriculum. Both Mercury Marine and BPR Evinrude have also agreed to allow the College to purchase equipment and supplies at dealer cost and provide access to all online service manuals and service bulletins. The agreements are provided at no cost to the College. They will allow students a better understanding of each company's network and an opportunity to reach the initial level of certification required for factory training, creating better job opportunities.

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Aerospace Fabrication and Repair Program Hosts Open House

Melony Ritter

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) Aerospace Fabrication and Repair (AFAB) program will host an open house March 1 at 2 p.m. in the Aerospace lab located in the Technical Sciences building. The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s Club will be in attendance for a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. The new for-credit AFAB program was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor which provided funding for equipment, supplies and instruction. The program gives students the skills necessary for a variety of jobs in the growing Aerospace industry, such as sheet metal mechanic, assembly mechanic, brake press operator, composite technician, quality assurance inspector and manufacturing planner. Students graduate with entry level knowledge and skills in the production and repair of metallic and composite aerospace structures, the ability to interpret technical drawings, understand aerospace production systems and the soft skills necessary for employment. The AFAB program is housed in a newly renovated, 2700 sq. ft. lab facility with an attached classroom. Photo: Triumph Airborne employee working on a thrust reverser.

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NPC Student and Retired Faculty Member Honored at AHA Banquet

Melony Ritter

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) student, Katherine Olis was honored with the Student of the Year award at the Garland County Chapter of the Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA) Banquet January 27, 2016 at the Arlington Hotel. Retired NPC Hospitality program director, Karla Nardi was also honored as Educator of the Year. Katherine Olis is from Naples, Florida. She has been in the hospitality industry for 15 years. She became interested in pursuing a career in Hospitality during her work as a server for Cracker Barrel Country Stores. Over the past 10 years, she has expanded her experience while working at Turf Catering and Oaklawn Racing and Gaming. Currently a shift lead at Cracker Barrel, her drive and skills led her to apply for the Red Shirt Training Team, a program where employees recognized as leaders travel the country training others. Olis’ goal is to become a general manager of a Cracker Barrel store. She has worked long hours to meet her academic goals. Certified in multiple national exams, she has maintained a 4.0 GPA and will graduate with an Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism with honors in May.

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