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	1 DEADLINE: Fall semester financial aid paperwork, priority deadline 12:00 am - 11:59 pm DEADLINE: Fall semester financial aid paperwork, priority deadline •	2	3 BRTC Closed to observe Independence Day 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Closed to observe Independence Day Independence Day Observed - Campus Closed 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Independence Day Observed - Campus Closed • •	4 BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer Independence Day - Campus Closed 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Independence Day - Campus Closed • •	5	6
7 Classes Begin - Summer II 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Classes Begin - Summer II Last Day to Add Class(es) - Summer II 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Last Day to Add Class(es) - Summer II • •	8	9 Trade School Partnership - Corrugated Supplies 10:00 am - 11:00 am Trade School Partnership - Corrugated Supplies Location & Classroom: 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA, ITC106 Meeting with Corrugated Supplies and BRTC to discuss training partnership •	10	11 BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer •	12	13
14	15	16	17	18 BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer •	19	20
21 FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 12:00 am - 11:59 pm FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 Pocahontas New Student Orientation (NSO) 8:00 am - 10:00 am Pocahontas New Student Orientation (NSO) Pocahontas New Student Orientation (NSO) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pocahontas New Student Orientation (NSO) Pocahontas New Student Orientation (NSO) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pocahontas New Student Orientation (NSO) • • • •	22 FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 12:00 am - 11:59 pm FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 •	23 FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 12:00 am - 11:59 pm FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 •	24 FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 12:00 am - 11:59 pm FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 Last Day to Drop Class(es) - Summer II 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Last Day to Drop Class(es) - Summer II • •	25 FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 12:00 am - 11:59 pm FEMA Disaster Relief- located in Academic Complex room 100 BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Closed on Friday in Summer • •	26	27
28	29 Paragould New Student Orientation (NSO) 8:00 am - 10:00 am Paragould New Student Orientation (NSO) Paragould New Student Orientation (NSO) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Paragould New Student Orientation (NSO) Paragould New Student Orientation (NSO) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Paragould New Student Orientation (NSO) GED Graduation 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm GED Graduation • • • •	30	31 Final Exams - Summer II 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Final Exams - Summer II •

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BRTC Hires Terri Young as Custodial Services Assistant

By Claire Fisher | July 15, 2025

Black River Technical College (BRTC) is pleased to announce Terri Young has accepted the position of Custodial Services Assistant – Day Porter. Congratulations, Terri! For more information about job opportunities at BRTC visit https://blackrivertech.edu/employment/.

BRTC Receives Grant from Delta Regional Authority

By Claire Fisher | July 14, 2025

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently awarded $300,000 to Black River Technical College (BRTC) through the Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP). BRTC’s grant was 1 of 3 Arkansas awards, part of a $7,000,000 investment by the DRA to help boost ”workforce development projects supporting economic development and prosperity” across the 8-state DRA region. According to […]

Sew Simple: Half-Square Triangle Quilt Block Workshop

By Community Education | July 8, 2025

Sew Simple: Half-Square Triangle Quilt Block Workshop-Paragould Instructed by Ashlynn from Three Thread Discover the building blocks of countless quilt designs in this beginner-friendly class focused on Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to accurately cut, sew, and press HSTs—the versatile quilt block that opens the door to endless design possibilities. […]

BRTC Hires Anthony Asher as Custodial Services Supervisor

By Claire Fisher | July 1, 2025

Black River Technical College (BRTC) is pleased to announce Anthony Asher has accepted the position of Custodial Services Supervisor. Congratulations, Anthony! For more information about job opportunities at BRTC visit https://blackrivertech.edu/employment/.

Tin & Bloom Wall Pocket Workshop

By Community Education | June 30, 2025

Tin & Bloom Wall Pocket Workshop-Paragould Instructed by Belinda Williams Add rustic charm to your home with this creative Tin Wall Pocket project! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll decorate a metal wall pocket with your own unique design and fill it with beautiful faux flowers—perfect for adding a splash of color to your door […]

BRTC Holds Practical Nursing Graduation and Pinning

By Claire Fisher | June 30, 2025

Black River Technical College (BRTC) held its 2025 Summer Practical Nursing (PN) Graduation and Pinning ceremony on Thursday, June 26, in the Randolph County Development Center. BRTC celebrated the graduation of 18 students who earned a technical certificate in practical nursing. The opening prayer was given by Caroline Graham and the Class Spokesperson was Brittany […]

Workforce Training Hosts Peco Foods for Training Sessions

By Claire Fisher | June 26, 2025

Black River Technical College (BRTC) Workforce Training recently held a specialized class for Peco Foods on the Pocahontas campus. Production and maintenance teams from Peco’s Pocahontas and West Point, MS, locations attended the class. The class covered training on operating and trouble shooting for the MP MegaJet water jet portioner. The industrial water jet portioners […]

Pocahontas Rotary Club Donates to the BRTC Foundation

By Claire Fisher | June 26, 2025

On Wednesday, June 18, the Pocahontas Rotary Club presented a check to Dr. Karen Liebhaber, Executive Director of the Black River Technical College (BRTC) Foundation, to continue to support the Foundation’s assistance to non-traditional students who encounter emergencies during their educational journey. BRTC is grateful to the Pocahontas Rotary Club for their generous gift and […]

BRTC Team Attends Juneteenth Festival

By Claire Fisher | June 25, 2025

Left to Right: Mark Towell, Jason Smith, Candy Taylor, and Drake McGrew. A team from Black River Technical College (BRTC) attended the Juneteenth Festival at Riverfront Park on June 14. The festival was held by the Eddie Mae Herron Center and had multiple different vendors, activities, and performances. Representing BRTC was Jason Smith, Vice President […]

Revive & Rejuvenate: Gua Sha Meets Castor Oil

By Community Education | June 25, 2025

Revive & Rejuvenate: Gua Sha Meets Castor Oil -Pocahontas Instructed by Lotus & Crow Get ready to relax, glow, and feel amazing! In this hands-on class, you’ll dive into the world of Gua Sha and castor oil—the ultimate duo for self-care. Discover the ancient art of Gua Sha, a simple yet powerful massage technique that […]

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