A Message From the Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
I am honored to introduce the Jones College Napier School of Design and Building Arts Initiative. Our mission is to equip the next generation of craftsmen and artisans with the skills and knowledge to shape the future of our communities. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to revitalizing neighborhoods and empowering students to lead in the fields of construction, design, and the building trades. More than an expansion of our academic programs, this initiative is a vital response to the workforce gap in skilled trades. Carpenters, designers, and craftspeople are key to restoring and renewing small towns across our region and beyond. By addressing this need, we are preparing our students to not only enter their careers with confidence but also to be part of something larger—restoring and revitalizing the places we call home. Your support is essential to making this vision a reality. By investing in the Napier School of Design and Building Arts, you are helping to provide hands-on opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and to emerge as leaders in their communities. Together, we can inspire a new generation to build, restore, and breathe new life into towns across America.
BUILD TOGETHER
Jones College is developing a project that will have a significant impact on hometown communities throughout the southeastern United States. By renovating an existing building on the Ellisville campus, Jones College is poised to enhance the education of future students in construction, design, and building trades. This initiative is made possible through a collaboration with Erin and Ben Napier, stars of the HGTV show Home Town and alumnus Jones College (2004).
In the seventh episode of season eight of Home Town, Erin and Ben Napier generously agreed to give Jones College the naming rights to the newly established Erin and Ben Napier School of Design and Building Arts. This school aims to establish a new foundation for education in construction, design, and building trades, providing Mississippians with the essential skills to construct and reconstruct small towns across America. Additionally, Jones College intends to design this new school as a replicable model, creating opportunities for small town revitalization nationwide.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Jones College Napier School of Design and Building Arts is to address the workforce gap of skilled building designers, carpenters, and craftspeople that are needed to restore and preserve small towns across Mississippi.
TRAINING CRAFTSMEN AND ARTISANS
Programs at this facility will expand upon current Jones College programs such as: Computerized Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Framing, Roofing, HVAC, and Electrical.
This facility will also facilitate new Jones College programs such as: Masonry, Metalworking, Plastering, Stonework, and Carpentry.
INTRODUCING THE CONSTRUCTION RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The Construction Residential Maintenance Program is a innovative program offered by Jones College that will equip students with a working knowledge in every aspect of the construction process. These skills include the following: Framing, Roofing, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Foundations, and Carpentry.
CONCEPT
*A preliminary conceptual rendering of the Erin and Ben Napier School of Design and Building Arts
About Giving
We’re excited to share with you the vision behind the Napier School of Design and Building Arts. This project is more than just a school; it’s a commitment to enriching lives and strengthening the fabric of small-town communities. Our aim is to create a place where thousands of students can explore their talents and build a better future.
Your support plays a crucial role in bringing this vision to life. Whether it’s aiding in the development, construction, or furnishing of this state-of-the-art facility, every contribution makes a significant difference. We’re not just building a school; we’re nurturing potential and fostering growth. We invite you to join us in this meaningful journey and make a lasting impact. Together, we can create a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
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ATTN: Jones College Foundation
900 S Court St
Ellisville, MS 39437
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