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April 1, 2025

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Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A
8:00 am - 1:00 am
Online Pharmacy Tech March Cohort
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Online Pharmacy Tech March Cohort
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SSPW Paragould
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Diesel Service Technician
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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	1 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A •	2 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A •	3 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A •	4 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A Last Day to Drop Class(es) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Last Day to Drop Class(es) • •	5 Curtis Humes Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Curtis Humes Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser •	6
7 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A Registration for Returning Students 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Registration for Returning Students Online CDM 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Online CDM Location & Classroom: This 16-week Online non-credit certification program is approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) and will prepare you for certification as a dietary manager and food protection professional. Successful completion of the CDM Program with fieldwork is one of the requirements to sit for the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers Exam. Students completing our program exceed the national average pass rate for the CDM credentialing exam. Register Here • • •	8 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A •	9 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A Karen speak at Rotary: Legislation 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Karen speak at Rotary: Legislation Lymph Flow: Boost Your Body's Natural Healing 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Lymph Flow: Boost Your Body's Natural Healing The GIN 210 N Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Lymph Flow: Boost Your Body's Natural Healing-Paragould Instructed by Lotus & Crow In this class, we’ll explore techniques to help stimulate and support the flow of lymphatic fluid, improving circulation and boosting overall wellness. Through gentle movement, breathing exercises, and simple massage techniques, you’ll learn how to encourage lymphatic drainage, reduce swelling, and enhance your body’s natural detoxification process. Whether you’re looking to improve immunity, reduce stress, or simply feel more energized, this class provides the tools to help your body function at its best. No experience is required, just a desire to nurture your body and mind Workbook, lecture, and a group exercise Kit included to take home and to support your lymphatic health care Perfect for anyone seeking to improve circulation, increase energy, or relieve stress, this class provides a peaceful and nurturing approach to wellness CLASS DETAILS: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 5:30-7:00 pm Cost: $55 The GIN Downtown Paragould Deadline to Register: Monday, April 7, 2025 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 (Pocahontas), 870-913-9611 (Paragould), or community@blackrivertech.edu. Register Location Map • • •	10 Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2025-A LETA Class 2025-A Graduation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LETA Class 2025-A Graduation LETA Class 2025-A Graduation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LETA Class 2025-A Graduation LETA Graduation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LETA Graduation • • • •	11	12	13
14	15	16 Glow From Within: Gua Sha & Castor Oil Workshop 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Glow From Within: Gua Sha & Castor Oil Workshop The GIN 210 N Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Instructed by Lotus & Crow In this hands-on class, you will explore the powerful combination of castor oil and Gua Sha to rejuvenate your skin, release tension, and promote overall wellness. Learn the ancient techniques of Gua Sha—an effective, non-invasive method used for facial and body massage—and how to enhance its benefits with castor oil, known for its nourishing and healing properties. The Benefits and Uses of Castor Oil Techniques for Gua Sha Application Tips for Incorporating These Practices Into Your Routine Each Student will Receive a Kit, which includes: a Workbook, 2 oz Castor Oil Bottle, Cloth, and Gua Sha Class Details: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:30-7:00 pm The GIN, Downtown Paragould, 210 N. Pruett Street Cost $55 Deadline to Register: Monday, April 14, 2025 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 (Pocahontas), 870-913-9611 (Paragould) or community@blackrivertech.edu To Register Location Map •	17	18	19	20
21	22 Making Waves Beach Bash 2025 (Paragould Campus) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Making Waves Beach Bash 2025 (Paragould Campus) •	23	24 BRTC Career Fair 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Career Fair Last Day to Drop Class(es) 2nd 8 Weeks 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Last Day to Drop Class(es) 2nd 8 Weeks • •	25 Serendipity 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Serendipity Serendipity, Instructed by Dr. Jan Ziegler Serendipity meets one Friday of the month to discuss contemporary books, including works of fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and biographies dealing with timeless issues and themes. Books selected for Serendipity are designed to focus on diverse people, places, cultures, and ideas, and to stimulate awareness of shared aspects of the human condition. The monthly meetings will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To learn more, contact the Office of Community Education at 870-248-4180 or email pattib@blackrivertech.edu. Details: Meets One Friday per Month September 20, 2024 – May 16, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cost: $60.00 Participants may bring their lunch or purchase lunch at the BRTC Grill. Register at any time of the year. REGISTER •	26	27
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Online Pharmacy Tech March Cohort
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SSPW Paragould
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Diesel Service Technician
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Electrical Apprenticeship Year 1 - Paragould

April 2, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 am
Online Pharmacy Tech March Cohort
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Online Pharmacy Tech March Cohort
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SSPW Paragould
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Electrical Apprenticeship Year 1 - Paragould

April 3, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 am
Online Pharmacy Tech March Cohort
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Online Pharmacy Tech March Cohort
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SSPW Paragould
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Diesel Service Technician
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Electrical Apprenticeship Year 2 - PAC110

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The Registered Nursing faculty member shall be a Registered Nurse who is knowledgeable of the principles and practices in all fields of nursing practice. The specific job duties and responsibilities of this position are varied and representative of providing didactic and clinical instruction and assessment of nursing curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science LPN-to-RN […]

Workforce Training Adjunct Instructors

By Human Resources | March 31, 2025

WORKFORCE TRAINING ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS Black River Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the adjunct instructors in the following courses: Introduction to CNC Programming Basic Machining – manual lathe operations Basic Machining – manual mill operations Intermediate CNC machine programming Blueprint reading & design for machining using: Solidworx, AutoCad, Fusion 360 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructors […]

Electricity Instructor

By Human Resources | March 31, 2025

Black River Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the following faculty position for Fall 2025. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS The person filling this position will be responsible for course and laboratory instruction in Industrial Electricity/Electronics department at Black River Technical College as well as academic advisement and committee activities. The College is committed to a quality […]

Deputy United States Marshal Ben Runnels Named Keynote Speaker for BRTC LETA Graduation

By Claire Fisher | March 28, 2025

Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Director Jared Bassham is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025-A LETA graduation will be Deputy United States Marshall Ben Runnels. Runnels began is law enforcement career in 2006 with the Jonesboro Police Department and graduated from the BRTC LETA 2006-B class. […]

Workforce Training Completes OSHA Safety Class

By Claire Fisher | March 28, 2025

Black River Technical College (BRTC) Workforce Training recently completed a 30-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry class funded by the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship. This class was instructed by Bert Clevenger and had participants from Kagome USA in Osceola and Rotocraft in Pocahontas. The 30-Hour OSHA General Industry class taches workers and […]

BRTC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive

By Claire Fisher | March 28, 2025

BRTC will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2 in the Randolph County Development Center located at 1410 Hwy. 304 East on the Pocahontas campus!

BRTC to Co-Host Delta Symposium

By Claire Fisher | March 27, 2025

Black River Technical College (BRTC) is excited to announce it will be co-hosting the 30th Annual Delta Symposium with Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. The keynote speaker for the event will be Memphis native Dr. Alan Lightman, writer, physicist, and social entrepreneur. Lightman will be introduced by BRTC President Dr. Martin Eggensperger and will present […]

A Little Golden Book Junk Journal Workshop

By Community Education | March 27, 2025

A Little Golden Book Junk Journal Workshop – Paragould Instructed by Kandee Swift A Little Golden Book Junk Journal is a handmade, repurposed journal created from a vintage Little Golden Book. It blends nostalgia with creativity, turning old children’s books into unique journals for writing, scrapbooking, or memory-keeping. What is a Little Golden Book Junk […]

Workforce Training Completes Electrical Safety Class

By Claire Fisher | March 26, 2025

Black River Technical College (BRTC) Workforce Training recently completed a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Electrical Safety and Lockout Tagout class instructed by Bert Clevenger. This class was funded by the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship. The course was open enrollment had participants from The Greenbrier Company, Anchor Packaging, Prysmian Group, and Custom Pak. During […]

Beginner Sewing Class: Make Your Own Apron

By Community Education | March 24, 2025

Beginner Sewing Class: Make Your Own Apron-Paragould Instructed by: Ashlynn from Three Thread Join us for a fun and practical beginner sewing class where you’ll learn how to make your very own apron! This class is perfect for those new to sewing or looking for a simple and rewarding project. Everything included. Sewing Machines are […]

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