{"id":101907,"date":"2025-11-12T16:55:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myacef.org\/?page_id=101907"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:08:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:08:32","slug":"building-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myacef.org\/es\/building-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Construyendo el ma\u00f1ana"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#377697″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”7vh||8vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”78%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FDFDFD” header_font_size=”85px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” header_line_height=”1.1em” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0vh||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”85px” header_font_size_phone=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”font-family: span, serif !important;||font-weight: 700;||font-style: normal;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Building Tomorrow<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#FDFDFD” text_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”22px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

\u00a0Invest in the Next Generation of Builders<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”7vh||7vh||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”4vh||4vh||true|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”7vh||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”82%” width_tablet=”92%” width_phone=”86%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||4vh||false|false” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0vh||0vh||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” pac_dcm_carousel_row_items_last_edited=”on|tablet” pac_dcm_carousel_row_items_phone=”2″ pac_dcm_carousel_row_items_tablet=”2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACEF-Home-3.jpg” title_text=”ACEF Home (3)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Building Tomorrow, Today” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#061019″ title_font_size=”62px” title_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” title_font_size_tablet=”52px” title_font_size_phone=”50px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#377697″ text_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”0px||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”22px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Arkansas Construction Campus<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Expand training opportunities” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”1vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Support workforce development” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Benefit students and employers across the state” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#061019″ text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”1.5em” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”1vh||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”21px” text_font_size_phone=”19px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Imagine a place where students step in with curiosity and step out with real skills, confidence, and a path to a thriving career. A campus where hands-on training meets industry-standard equipment, and every workshop and lab prepares you for the jobs that keep Arkansas growing. This is more than a school \u2014 it\u2019s a place where your future takes shape.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/building-tomorrow\/#donate” button_text=”Make a Donation” button_alignment=”left” button_alignment_tablet=”center” button_alignment_phone=”center” button_alignment_last_edited=”off|desktop” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FDFDFD” button_bg_color=”#D9703C” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”2px” button_font=”|700|||||||” button_icon=”||fa||900″ custom_margin=”4vh||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”4vh||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”2vh||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”8px||8px||true|false” animation_style=”zoom” hover_enabled=”0″ button_text_size_tablet=”20px” button_text_size_phone=”18px” button_text_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#DADADA” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”7vh||7vh||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”4vh||4vh||true|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”7vh||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_id=”safety-training” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”82%” width_tablet=”92%” width_phone=”86%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||4vh||false|false” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Our Vision” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#061019″ title_font_size=”62px” title_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” title_font_size_tablet=”52px” title_font_size_phone=”50px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#377697″ text_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”0px||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”22px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

A Hub for Skilled Trades<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Enhance learning, safety, and career readiness for students” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”1vh||0vh||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Supporting contractors\u2019 workforce needs.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Expanded classroom space & hands-on labs” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Specialized diesel\/equipment training centers & other facilities” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#061019″ text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”1.5em” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”21px” text_font_size_phone=”19px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

The new campus will combine modern classrooms with hands-on labs and specialized equipment training centers, giving students real experience in trades like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, diesel, and heavy equipment. It will provide safe, professional spaces for students to learn while preparing contractors for a growing workforce need. By expanding training access, Arkansas can meet the demands of today\u2019s construction industry.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Build-Tomorrow-1.png” title_text=”Build Tomorrow (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”3vh||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Need” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” image=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icons8-arkansas-500-2.png” image_icon_width=”12%” content_max_width=”94%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#061019″ body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FDFDFD” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|3vh|2vh|false|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Arkansas\u2019s construction industry faces a growing shortage of skilled workers as experienced professionals retire. Employers across the state need qualified individuals ready to meet the demands of modern job sites. Expanding access to high-quality training and career pathways is critical to addressing this gap.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”The Solution” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” image=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icons8-tools-500.png” image_icon_width=”12%” content_max_width=”94%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#061019″ body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FDFDFD” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”4vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|3vh|2vh|false|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ACEF\u2019s Building Tomorrow campaign is creating a new 11-acre campus in Little Rock, providing students with modern classrooms, hands-on labs, and next-generation equipment<\/strong>. The campus will serve high school students, adults seeking new careers, and individuals reentering the workforce, giving everyone the tools to succeed.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Challenge” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” image=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icons8-school-500-4.png” image_icon_width=”12%” content_max_width=”94%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#061019″ body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FDFDFD” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|3vh|2vh|false|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

For too long, college has been seen as the only path to success, leaving skilled trades misunderstood and underrepresented. Students who excel in hands-on learning<\/strong> or want to enter the workforce sooner often lack accessible, professional training options, missing out on rewarding careers in construction.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”The Approach” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” image=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icons8-training-500-1.png” image_icon_width=”12%” content_max_width=”94%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”center” body_text_color=”#061019″ body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#FDFDFD” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”4vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|3vh|2vh|false|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

With support from partners and funders, ACEF is building a professional, industry-aligned facility. Specialized labs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, diesel technology, and heavy equipment will prepare students for stable careers and help employers fill critical workforce gaps across Arkansas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”courses” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#377697″ custom_padding=”8vh||10vh||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”-23px” box_shadow_blur=”44px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.04)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”82%” width_tablet=”92%” width_phone=”86%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||4vh||false|false” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Our Campaign Progress” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#FDFDFD” title_font_size=”62px” title_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” title_font_size_tablet=”52px” title_font_size_phone=”50px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#DADADA” text_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”0px||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”22px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

See How We\u2019re Growing<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#FDFDFD” text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”1.5em” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”21px” text_font_size_phone=”19px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

The Building Tomorrow campaign has already raised six million dollars toward creating Arkansas\u2019s first dedicated construction campus. Each contribution brings the vision closer to reality. From planning and design to lab installation, the campus is taking shape step by step. Support from donors and partners ensures this campus will be a lasting resource for generations of tradespeople.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_number_counter title=”million commitED” number=”8,000,000″ percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|600||on|||||” title_text_color=”#FDFDFD” number_font=”|600|||||||” number_text_color=”#FDFDFD” number_font_size=”62px” background_color=”#0B2438″ custom_padding=”1vh|1vh|1vh|1vh|true|true” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”15px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” number_font_size_tablet=”62px” number_font_size_phone=”50px” number_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”82%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FDFDFD” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Land Acquisition” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”30px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#061019″ body_font_size=”22px” background_color=”#FDFDFD” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|2vh|2vh|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

11-acre campus site purchased at 4001 Pratt Remmel Road, Little Rock.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FDFDFD” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Design & Planning” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”30px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#061019″ body_font_size=”22px” background_color=”#FDFDFD” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|2vh|2vh|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Architectural and construction plans finalized for classrooms and labs.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FDFDFD” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Campus Opening” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”30px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#061019″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#061019″ body_font_size=”22px” background_color=”#FDFDFD” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|2vh|2vh|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

SUMMER 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Full 11-acre campus opens for students, with expanded programs and modern facilities.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”78%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/building-tomorrow\/#donate” button_text=”Support the Campaign” button_alignment=”center” button_alignment_tablet=”center” button_alignment_phone=”center” button_alignment_last_edited=”off|desktop” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FDFDFD” button_bg_color=”#D9703C” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”2px” button_font=”|700|||||||” button_icon=”||fa||900″ custom_margin=”2vh||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”4vh||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”2vh||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”8px||8px||true|false” animation_style=”zoom” button_text_size_tablet=”20px” button_text_size_phone=”18px” button_text_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0B2438″ custom_margin=”0vh||0vh||true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”7vh||7vh||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”4vh||4vh||true|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”7vh||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”82%” width_tablet=”92%” width_phone=”86%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||4vh||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||4vh||false|false” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Why Support ACEF?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#FDFDFD” title_font_size=”62px” title_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” title_font_size_tablet=”52px” title_font_size_phone=”50px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#FDFDFD” text_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”0px||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”22px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Invest in Arkansas Careers<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#FDFDFD” text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”1.5em” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”21px” text_font_size_phone=”19px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Every donation helps create real opportunities for students to learn, grow, and start a career in the skilled trades. Your support strengthens classrooms, labs, and programs that prepare Arkansas\u2019s next generation of workers. By investing today, you\u2019re helping students build confidence, gain in-demand skills, and step into jobs that support their future and the state\u2019s growth. Together, we can ensure a strong, skilled workforce for years to come.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Helping students access quality training” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#FDFDFD” header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”1vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Reducing liability for employers” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#FDFDFD” header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”1vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Ensuring a pipeline of skilled tradespeople” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#83B7D4″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#FDFDFD” header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.1em” image_icon_custom_margin=”4px||||false|false” custom_margin=”1vh||0vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FDFDFD” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#377697″ custom_margin=”2vh||||false|false” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|2vh|2vh|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m incredibly proud to be part of this industry and even more grateful to work alongside the partners who are helping bring this vision to life. This isn\u2019t just about building a campus, it\u2019s about building a lasting pipeline of skilled talent for Arkansas<\/strong>. We\u2019re especially thankful for the leadership of AGC Arkansas and their long-standing commitment to workforce development. To everyone who shares our vision for a stronger future, now is the time to step forward. Join us in building tomorrow<\/strong>.\u201d
\u2014 Zach Sloan, Executive Director, ACEF<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0vh||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” pac_dcm_carousel_row_items_last_edited=”on|tablet” pac_dcm_carousel_row_items_phone=”2″ pac_dcm_carousel_row_items_tablet=”2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACEF-Vertical-21.jpg” title_text=”ACEF Vertical (21)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(11,36,56,0.57)” background_image=”https:\/\/myacef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACEF-Home-4.jpg” background_position=”top_center” background_blend=”multiply” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”10vh||10vh||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_id=”donate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FDFDFD” width_tablet=”92%” width_phone=”86%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”4vh|6vh|4vh|6vh|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4vh|6vh|4vh|6vh|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”3vh|3vh|3vh|3vh|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Help Build Tomorrow” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#061019″ title_font_size=”62px” title_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” title_font_size_tablet=”52px” title_font_size_phone=”50px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#377697″ text_font_size=”24px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||2vh||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”22px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Be Part of the Future<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#061019″ text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”1.5em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”21px” text_font_size_phone=”19px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople with ACEF. Every donation, partnership, or volunteer effort brings this vision closer to reality.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code module_class=”donation” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#DADADA” custom_padding=”2vh|2vh|2vh|2vh|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]