Ten Scholarships Available to Female Teens Exploring Jobs in Skilled Trades

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Ten scholarships are available for a four-day camp for young women ages 14-19, that will introduce them to career options in vocational and skilled trades. The scholarship application deadline is June 16.

Explore Skilled Trades Camp, offered by the University of Arkansas Global Campus and its partners, is set for 8:30 a.m. to noon July 17-20 at Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale. Young women will learn about careers in truck driving; auto and diesel repair; welding; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Online registration is open for young women ages 14 to 19. The cost is $149. Ten scholarships are available through a grant from the U of A Women’s Giving Circle.

“This is a great camp for young women interested in learning more about engineering, business, technical, vocational and entrepreneurial careers,” said Heather Sprandel, program coordinator.

Participants will explore science, technology, and math through fun, challenging, hands-on activities led by skilled professionals.

The program fee includes a T-shirt, insurance and snacks. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, including pants and closed-toe shoes.

Camp partners include Northwest Technical Institute and USA Truck.

Other workforce development programs for youth and adults are showcased on the Global Campus Rogers website.

About the Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.