Black River Technical College's (BRTC) Paragould Career and Technical Center (CTC) students recently received a visit from BFW Engineering and Consulting's Eric Krapf.
Krapf spoke with students about what it takes to become an engineer, the college background they need, experiences that prepare them for the field, and why engineering is such a rewarding career to pursue.
Students also learned about the vital role engineers play across the workforce and heard about several local projects currently underway. They had great discussions about how engineering impacts everyday life, especially in ways they had never considered before, including transportation and community infrastructure.
BRTC’s Career and Technical Center is a free program which enables high school juniors and seniors to get a head start on a career after high school. Students can graduate with their high school diploma as well as with a BRTC certificate at the same time, ready to go right into the workforce. The CTC program is funded by the Office of Skills Development.
For more information about the CTC program contact Beth Davis at beth.davis@blackrivertech.edu or (870) 248-4184.