BRTC representatives at the grand opening of the G.I.N. (L to R): BRTC Assistant Director of Admissions Mary Anderson, BRTC Director of Community Education Patti Blaxton, BRTC Director of Technology Shannon Jacobson, BRTC Dean of Allied Health Jason Linam, BRTC Vice President of Finance & Administration Rhonda Stone, BRTC President Dr. Martin Eggensperger, BRTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Brad Baine, BRTC Vice President of Student Affairs Jason Smith, BRTC Executive Director of Workforce Development Priscilla Stillwell, and BRTC Dean of General Education Donna Statler
Black River Technical College (BRTC) announced Monday at the grand opening of the G.I.N. (Generating Innovative Network) that BRTC is set to begin holding classes immediately.
The G.I.N. is located at 210 North Pruett Street in downtown Paragould and houses an innovative entrepreneurial facility with space for workshops, college classes, and much more. BRTC plans to offer academic classes at the G.I.N. in the near future but has already held one community education class there.
“We are very excited to partner with the City of Paragould and offer classes at the G.I.N.,” said BRTC President Martin Eggensperger at the grand opening.
Many more classes are coming to downtown Paragould through BRTC as early as this coming week. Classes scheduled thus far include a Bob Ross Painting class on April 6, a spring cupcake decorating class on April 15, a Mother’s Day paper crafting class on April 18, and an acrylic canvas painting class on April 23.
BRTC is always looking for new community class ideas and instructors for community courses. For more information about BRTC community education or to register for a class visit blackrivertech.edu/community or contact Director Patti Blaxton at (870) 248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu.