Corporate Education
The Corporate Education department provides high-quality workforce development programs to support business and industry needs in southern Arkansas. Classes are available for individual students to increase their skills for job-preparedness or as customized programs for business and industry partners. If you need to upskill, reskill, or find qualified talent for your company, the Corporate Education team will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. We are available 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays. Contact us by email or call an individual below.
Registered electrical and plumbing apprenticeship programs are available. Call Michele today for more information or click below.
Does your team need to improve their basic computer skills, learn Microsoft Office software, leadership development, or other specialized training? Email today to schedule a program that meets your needs.
SouthArk offers a variety of safety training programs for the local workforce. Examples include C-STOP, Basic Operator Orientation Training (BOOT) Camp, Arc Flash (70E) certifications, HAZWOPER, and many others. Look at our Training Guide for more details.
Rooms are available for rent in the Center for Workforce Development and in the Culinary Lab in the McGehee building on East Campus.
The South Arkansas Workforce Training and Education Consortium (SAWTEC) provides an opportunity for industries to collaborate on training needs to reduce costs and travel requirements.
Additional Information:
Grant Opportunities
Grants fund a significant portion of the Corporate Education programs at SouthArk. We can assist corporate partners with funding for training programs and offer individuals pre-employment training at no cost to the student.
Talent Acquisition
Our talent acquistion training programs, such as Catalyst, are provided in two phases. The first phase includes employability and soft skills training related to communication, punctuality, problem solving, and team interactions. Phase II focuses on safety and operations skills specific to the industry needs.
Customized Training
If you have a training need that you don't see listed in our Training Guide, please contact us to discuss a customized program! Employers interested in customized contract training may contact the Corporate Education Department by email.
Our Team!
Michele Hildreth
Corporate Education Specialist
(870) 864-7192
TBA
Industrial Training Coordinator
(870) 864-8451
Jessica White
Workforce Activities Coordinator
(870) 864-8470
Jennifer Schroeder
Executive Director
(870) 864-7193