NorthWest Arkansas Community College has received an $8m grant on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation to develop a trade school program for trail building and maintenance.

• New industry: The Trails Trade School will develop a workforce of certified trail technicians to serve our growing community's dependence on the network of regional trails for transportation and recreation.
• Skilled: Along with gaining a certification in trail building and maintenance, Trails Trade School students can gain certification in NWACC's Bicycle Technician Program or earn an associate degree in Construction Technology.

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