PRESS ADVISORY

Contact: Jeff Weaver, Melony Ritter
(501) 760.6410 office
press@np.edu

October 14, 2016

 

NPC HOSTS ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORK$ MONTH

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will host a breakfast for elected officials Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 a.m. in the boardroom for Community College Work$ month. The Board of Trustees and the College cabinet will discuss the upcoming legislative session and College’s legislative agenda. Elected officials will be asked to share their thoughts about priorities for the upcoming legislative session.

Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed October 2016 as "Community College Work$ Month" in Arkansas. Community College Work$ Month promotes community colleges in the state by increasing public awareness of each college's mission and vital role in meeting local economic development and workforce needs. Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) and its member institutions are holding public events during the month that highlight economic development initiatives and technical training programs.