Workforce Training, List, 6 Months — 1st Day Only

By Karen Liebhaber / December 7, 2023

Pocahontas Electrical Apprentice: August 6, 2025 5:30 pm to August 6, 2025 9:30 pm

Five Rivers Plumbing Apprentice Pocahontas: September 8, 2025 6:00 pm to September 8, 2025 9:00 pm

RE 60 HR Pre-License - TC9784: November 3, 2025 8:00 am to November 4, 2025 5:30 pm

Skills for success in a Man Environment: February 2, 2026 9:00 am to February 2, 2026 3:00 pm

AI Assistant Programming: February 3, 2026 8:00 am to February 3, 2026 3:00 pm

18 Hr Salesperson Post License: February 11, 2026 8:00 am to February 11, 2026 5:00 pm
18 Hr Salesperson Post License: February 11, 2026 8:00 am to February 11, 2026 5:00 pm

OSHA 30 General Industry: March 2, 2026 8:00 am to March 2, 2026 5:00 pm
OSHA 30 General Industry: March 2, 2026 8:00 am to March 2, 2026 5:00 pm

	January 2026
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1 Holiday Break 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Holiday Break DEADLINE: Spring semester financial aid paperwork, final deadline 12:00 am - 11:59 pm DEADLINE: Spring semester financial aid paperwork, final deadline • •	2 Holiday Break 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Holiday Break •	3	4
5 Convocation 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Convocation Faculty/Staff Report for Spring 2026 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Faculty/Staff Report for Spring 2026 BRTC Offices Open 8:00 am - 9:00 am BRTC Offices Open • • •	6 Convocation 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Convocation •	7 Convocation 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Convocation •	8 Convocation 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Convocation New Student Orientation - Pocahontas 9:00 am - 11:00 am New Student Orientation - Pocahontas • •	9 Convocation 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Convocation New Student Orientation - Paragould 10:00 am - 12:00 pm New Student Orientation - Paragould • •	10	11
12 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A Classes Begin - Spring 2026 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Classes Begin - Spring 2026 • •	13 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	14 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	15 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	16 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	17	18
19 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A Martin Luther King Day - No Classes 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Martin Luther King Day - No Classes • •	20 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	21 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	22 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	23 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	24	25
26 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	27 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A A Journey with Essential Oils 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm A Journey with Essential Oils 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Instructed by Lotus & Crow Step into the world of aromatherapy and discover how nature’s most powerful plant essences can support your body, mind, and spirit. In this immersive, hands-on class, you’ll explore the beauty and versatility of essential oils while learning how to use them intentionally for relaxation, emotional balance, and everyday wellness. Guided by Lotus & Crow, you’ll learn the fundamentals of essential oils—what they are, how they work, and how to safely blend them for a variety of needs. This class blends education with creativity, giving you practical knowledge you can immediately incorporate into your daily life. Whether you’re brand new to essential oils or ready to deepen your understanding, you’ll leave feeling confident and inspired. In this class, you will: Learn the foundational properties and uses of essential oils Discover how to safely and effectively blend oils for different purposes Gain practical tips for incorporating essential oils into your everyday routine Create your own foaming hand soap to take home Class Includes: Lecture, workbook, hands-on creation, and a complete take-home kit Class Details: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:00-7:30 pm BRTC Paragould Room 107 Cost $55 Deadline to Register: Friday, January 23, 2026 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180, or community@blackrivertech.edu https://blackrivertech.edu/a-journey-with-essential-oils-workshop-paragould/ Location Map • •	28 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A CANCELLED - UALR Transfer Recruiter On-campus - Pocahontas 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CANCELLED - UALR Transfer Recruiter On-campus - Pocahontas • •	29 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A Valentine Cards & Treat Holders Workshop - Paragould 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Valentine Cards & Treat Holders Workshop - Paragould 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Instructed by: Laura Diamond, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator Join us for a fun and creative Valentine-themed crafting class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use a Valentine stamp set to create four handmade cards and two treat holders, all featuring coordinating Valentine designs. This class is perfect for all skill levels and offers a wonderful opportunity to create heartfelt projects to share with loved ones. What’s Included: Step-by-step instruction from an experienced instructor All materials needed to complete the projects A sampling of Rhinestones & Bubble Bath Ribbon to take home Fun door prizes Class Details: Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:30-8:00 p.m. BRTC Paragould Cost: $35 Register: Monday, January 26, 2026 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu Register Location Map A Journey with Essential Oils Workshop - Pocahontas 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm A Journey with Essential Oils Workshop - Pocahontas A Journey with Essential Oils Workshop - Pocahontas Instructed by Lotus & Crow Step into the world of aromatherapy and discover how nature’s most powerful plant essences can support your body, mind, and spirit. In this immersive, hands-on class, you’ll explore the beauty and versatility of essential oils while learning how to use them intentionally for relaxation, emotional balance, and everyday wellness. Guided by Lotus & Crow, you’ll learn the fundamentals of essential oils—what they are, how they work, and how to safely blend them for a variety of needs. This class blends education with creativity, giving you practical knowledge you can immediately incorporate into your daily life. Whether you’re brand new to essential oils or ready to deepen your understanding, you’ll leave feeling confident and inspired. In this class, you will: Learn the foundational properties and uses of essential oils Discover how to safely and effectively blend oils for different purposes Gain practical tips for incorporating essential oils into your everyday routine Create your own foaming hand soap to take home Class Includes: Lecture, workbook, hands-on creation, and a complete take-home kit Class Details: Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:00-7:30 pm BRTC Pocahontas Cost $55 Deadline to Register: Monday, January 26, 2026 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-913-9611, 870-248-4180, or community@blackrivertech.edu Register • • •	30 Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2026-A •	31

Claire Fisher - Black River Technical College

Communications Specialist

A.A., Black River Technical College; B.A., Arkansas State University

(870)248-4187

Shawna Lepard - Black River Technical College

Development Specialist

A.A.S., Black River Technical College

(870)248-4026

Karen Liebhaber - Black River Technical College

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

B.A., M.A., English, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Adult and Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas

(870)248-4128

Owens Emily 1 - Black River Technical College

Administrative Assistant

870-248-4070

Cristian Ruiz - Black River Technical College

Marketing Specialist

A.A.S, SENA; B.A., Inpahu

(870)248-4027