Kristin Thompson
Continuing Education Specialist at National Park Technology Center - Hot Springs, AR, US
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501-760-4313
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
National Park Technology Center
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Find your path! National Park College is located in Hot Springs AR, a beautiful resort community approximately 45 minutes southwest of Little Rock. The local economy centers on tourism, manufacturing, retirement living, and medical sciences. Tourism attractions include the thermal waters of the National Park, hiking trails, horse racing at Oaklawn Park, five nearby lakes, outstanding golf courses, and a thriving art community.The fourth largest community college in the state, National Park College averages approximately 3,000 credit students per semester enrolled in college courses blending liberal arts with occupational education to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution.Over 2,000 students a year also enroll in a wide range of non-credit and continuing education services provided by the Community Services/Continuing Education Program. These include customized workforce training for business and industry, on-site courses for the hospitality and tourism industry, on campus computer classes, online classes, and various professional development workshops.