Workforce Grant

Black River Technical College has lead a partnership with ASU-Newport and Arkansas Northeastern College to receive a Workforce Grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education equaling $943,759.

The grant funds are to be divided among the three colleges and will be used to impact a total of 20 academic programs and projects that focus on training tomorrow’s workforces today.

BRTC’s focus is to expand industry recognized credentials for graduates of BRTC to include CPR & First Aid, Career Readiness Certifications, and OSHA certifications. The grant will also allow for the purchase of equipment that will enhance technical program offerings on the Paragould campus.