Westark Technical Center

The Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) in Fort Smith, AR, provides high school juniors and seniors with hands-on, career-focused education that includes industry certifications and college credit at no cost to students or their families. With programs in various high-demand fields such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, WATC collaborates closely with local industry leaders to ensure alignment with workforce needs. Students at WATC benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, gaining real-world experience while earning college credits taught by UAFS faculty. The center serves 20 school districts in the River Valley, offering a unique opportunity for students to jumpstart their careers and education simultaneously. Generated from the website