Rogers Public Schools recently completed a $5 million project to expand its Career Center as the school district works to meet employer demand for skilled labor. Career and technical education (CTE) programs among the four largest school districts in Northwest Arkansas are experiencing varying growth levels.
The 13,700-square-foot expanded center at Rogers Heritage High School provides new spaces for its medical professions, medium- and heavy-duty truck and construction trades programs. Crossland Construction was the builder. Hight Jackson Associates of Rogers was the architect.
“These spaces will allow students to gain hands-on, real-world experiences to help them with whatever they choose to do after high school, whether that be to go straight into the workforce or to further their education,” said Tiauna Young, career and technical education director for Rogers Public Schools. “We are confident that the work happening within these walls will prepare the next generation of professionals to not only meet but exceed the demands that are asked for by our industry partners.”…