Bill > HCR1008

This concurrent resolution celebrates and commends Northwest Arkansas Community College for its innovative and nationally leading Bicycle Assembly & Repair Technician and Trail Technician programs. The resolution highlights that these programs are unique in their field, with the Bicycle Assembly & Repair Technician program being one of only two accredited programs in the nation, and the Trail Technician program being the only one of its kind worldwide. Developed through strategic partnerships with industry associations like the Bicycle Industry Employers Association and supported by grants from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, these programs provide specialized training that equates to years of hands-on experience. The Bicycle Assembly & Repair Technician program offers one year of specialized training in bicycle mechanics, while the Trail Technician program provides certifications in trail planning, building, and maintenance, with training for participants from organizations like the United States Forest Service. The resolution emphasizes that these programs have established industry-recognized standards, partnered with numerous national and international organizations, and are transforming their respective industries through visionary leadership and commitment to real-world training. The resolution calls for officially celebrating and commending the college, its faculty, students, and industry partners, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the college's leadership.

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