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Commercial Driver Class A Driver Training.  The Class A CDL program offers two options: a 5-week weekday schedule or a 10-week weekend schedule, totaling 200 clock hours. This course is structured to prepare students for careers as professional heavy truck drivers. Training includes both classroom instruction and practical driving experience on-site.

To register or for more information contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

Commercial Driver Class A Driver Training.  The Class A CDL program offers two options: a 5-week weekday schedule or a 10-week weekend schedule, totaling 200 clock hours. This course is structured to prepare students for careers as professional heavy truck drivers. Training includes both classroom instruction and practical driving experience on-site.

To register or for more information please contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or at 870-913-9601.

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

Commercial Driver Class A Driver Training.  The Class A CDL program offers two options: a 5-week weekday schedule or a 10-week weekend schedule, totaling 200 clock hours. This course is structured to prepare students for careers as professional heavy truck drivers. Training includes both classroom instruction and practical driving experience on-site.

To register or for more information contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

The course is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in all aspects to the inspection of welded metal parts through the application of the D 1.1 Code Manual as modified for company use. 

This is a closed class, if you are interested in this class please contact Jody Callahan at (870) 916-9601.

Beginning: Learn the basics & how to effectively work with spreadsheets! In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2013 to create, manage, edit and print data.  

• Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

• Modifying a Worksheet

• Performing Calculations

• Formatting a Worksheet

• Developing a Workbook

• Printing Workbook Contents

• Customizing Layout

To register click here and use code 10861.

Beginning: Learn the basics & how to effectively work with spreadsheets! In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2013 to create, manage, edit and print data.  

• Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

• Modifying a Worksheet

• Performing Calculations

• Formatting a Worksheet

• Developing a Workbook

• Printing Workbook Contents

• Customizing Layout

To register click here and use code 10844.

For more information contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

The post-licensure education requirement for salespersons is 18 classroom hours. This course will include six-hour segments of "Closing Methods and Practice", "Agency and Disclosure" and "Real Estate Contracts and Forms”.

To register click here and enter code 10572.

Intermediate: In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel  to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets

• Create & Modify Embedded Charts 

• Formula Functions

• Performing Calculations

• Sorting & Filtering Data 

• Formatting a Worksheet

• Using Graphics & Templates and Customized Layout

To register click here and use code 10862.

This course covers processes necessary to assist Pharmacists to package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, along with payment collection and coordinating billing. The students will gain exposure to learning 200 base medicines and ingredients along with interactions and side-effects. The course goal is to prepare students to sit for and pass the Arkansas Pharmacy Tech licensure exam. 

For more information please contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

To register click here and use code 10830.

Certified dietary managers primarily oversee a facility's food preparation procedures and adjust protocol so it remains in line with local and federal food safety laws.  The primary objective of Certified Dietary Managers (CDM, CFPP) is to ensure optimal nutrition care and manage foodservice operations in non-commercial settings like hospitals, long-term care facilities, and schools, focusing on food safety, menu planning, and nutritional needs. 

To register use the code 10805 and click here.

Intermediate: In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel  to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets

• Create & Modify Embedded Charts 

• Formula Functions

• Performing Calculations

• Sorting & Filtering Data 

• Formatting a Worksheet

• Using Graphics & Templates and Customized Layout

To register click here and use code 10845.

For more information please contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

This Program provides comprehensive training in both manual and automated machining. It begins with fundamental setup and operation of manual equipment like lathes, mills and grinders and progresses to CNC Technology teaching students how to operate and program advanced machinery to cut, drill, and finish precision parts. 

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

For more information please contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

To register click here and use code 10860.

Advanced: In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel to better understand complicated charts. Tasks which once took hours to compile now will take only minutes to set up and assemble. You'll learn when it makes sense to use a macro, how to debug a macro, and how to create and manage a Pivot Chart. Key code shortcuts you will learn will transform multi-step processes into single, simple moves. Even the advanced linking and data exchange operations you once dreaded will become easier.  

• Making the Most of Excel Macros

• Exchanging Data between Excel and Other Applications

• Learn How to Sort to Maximize the Data's Usability

• Auditing: A Visual Map of your Excel Formulas

• How to Build & Manage an Advanced Excel Pivot Chart for Everything Management wants

To register click here and enter code 10863.

Advanced: In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel to better understand complicated charts. Tasks which once took hours to compile now will take only minutes to set up and assemble. You'll learn when it makes sense to use a macro, how to debug a macro, and how to create and manage a Pivot Chart. Key code shortcuts you will learn will transform multi-step processes into single, simple moves. Even the advanced linking and data exchange operations you once dreaded will become easier.  

• Making the Most of Excel Macros

• Exchanging Data between Excel and Other Applications

• Learn How to Sort to Maximize the Data's Usability

• Auditing: A Visual Map of your Excel Formulas

• How to Build & Manage an Advanced Excel Pivot Chart for Everything Management wants

To register click here and use code 10846.

For more information contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

Year 2 will move into more complex installations and technical calculations. Reading commercial drawings and structural penetrations, techniques for installing and testing DWV piping and water supply piping. The students will learn installation and servicing of fixtures, valves and faucets. Introduction to water heaters and fuel gas/oil systems, along with introduction to basic electricity for plumbers.  Students are required to complete 640 classroom hours over a 4-year period to learn the skills to work in the plumbing industry.  They are also required to complete 8,000 On the Job Training hours under the supervision of a master plumber in order to be released to test for their license.

Year 3 focuses on high-level math and specialized plumbing applications which include complex math for calculating offsets and sizing systems. Sizing water supply piping and potable water treatment and disinfection. The student will be introduced to backflow prevention (devices and installation) and fire popping. Pump installations and maintenance of sewage pumps and sump pumps, as well as the detailed study of different venting types and sizing for storm systems. Students are required to complete 640 classroom hours over a 4-year period to learn the skills to work in the plumbing industry.  They are also required to complete 8,000 On the Job Training hours under the supervision of a master plumber in order to be released to test for their license.

To register or for more information please contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

This Program provides comprehensive training in both manual and automated machining. It begins with fundamental setup and operation of manual equipment like lathes, mills and grinders and progresses to CNC Technology teaching students how to operate and program advanced machinery to cut, drill, and finish precision parts. 

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

For more information please contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or 870-913-9601.

To register click here and enter code 10860.

This course covers processes necessary to assist Pharmacists to package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, along with payment collection and coordinating billing. The students will gain exposure to learning 200 base medicines and ingredients along with interactions and side-effects. The course goal is to prepare students to sit for and pass the Arkansas Pharmacy Tech licensure exam. 

For more information please contact Jody Callahan at jody.callahan@blackrivertech.edu or at 870-913-9601.

***Arkansas Residents who have a high school diploma or GED may be eligible for a Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please go to the following webpage and apply: https://portal-sams.adhe.edu/public/login 

To register click here and enter code 10831.

Certified dietary managers primarily oversee a facility's food preparation procedures and adjust protocol so it remains in line with local and federal food safety laws.  The primary objective of Certified Dietary Managers (CDM, CFPP) is to ensure optimal nutrition care and manage foodservice operations in non-commercial settings like hospitals, long-term care facilities, and schools, focusing on food safety, menu planning, and nutritional needs. 

To register click here and use code 10809.