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Stained Glass Pumpkins (Pocahontas)

By Community Education • August 30, 2024

Community Ed--Current, Community Education, Home, River's Edge

BRTC Instructional Technologist Keri Zimmer Presents at Mountain Moot Conference

By Claire Fisher • August 30, 2024

Home, River's Edge

Stained Glass Class Pumpkin or Candy Corn (Paragould)

By Community Education • August 30, 2024

Community Ed--Current, Community Education, Home, River's Edge

Stained Glass Class – Owl with Moon (Paragould)

By Community Education • August 30, 2024

Community Ed--Current, Community Education, Home, River's Edge

BRTC Awards Ken and Jan Ziegler Bridging the Gap Scholarship

By Claire Fisher • August 29, 2024

Home, River's Edge, Scholarships

Administrative Specialist-Student Affairs

By Human Resources • August 29, 2024

Employment -- Open, Home, River's Edge

BRTC Board of Trustees to Hold Academic Affairs Committee Meeting

By Claire Fisher • August 28, 2024

Board of Trustees, Home, River's Edge

BRTC Board of Trustees to Hold Quarterly Committee Meeting

By Claire Fisher • August 28, 2024

Board of Trustees, Home, River's Edge

BRTC Staff Graduates from Leadership Paragould

By Claire Fisher • August 28, 2024

Home, River's Edge

BRTC Awards President’s Scholarship

By Claire Fisher • August 27, 2024

Foundation, Home, River's Edge, Scholarships

Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Visits Pocahontas Rotary Club

By Claire Fisher • August 26, 2024

Home, River's Edge

Serendipity (Pocahontas)

By Community Education • August 26, 2024

Community Ed--Current, Community Education, Home, River's Edge

	August 2024
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			1 DEADLINE: Fall semester financial aid paperwork, preferred deadline 12:00 am - 11:59 pm DEADLINE: Fall semester financial aid paperwork, preferred deadline •	2	3	4
5 BRTC Returns to Regular Hours, M-F, 8-4:30 12:00 am - 11:59 pm BRTC Returns to Regular Hours, M-F, 8-4:30 Private - First Aid/CPR/AED - Marshalltown Hammer 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Private - First Aid/CPR/AED - Marshalltown Hammer Location & Classroom: Offsite Electrical Apprenticeship Orientation 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Electrical Apprenticeship Orientation Location & Classroom: Electrical Apprenticeship Year 3&4 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Electrical Apprenticeship Year 3&4 Location & Classroom: MANDATORY ORIENTATION: AUGUST 5, 2024; 5:30pm for PARAGOULD PLEA: The Electrical Apprenticeship is a 4-year program that combines related instruction and hands-on training with on-the-job learning (OJL) under the supervision of experienced and licensed workers. An apprentice must successfully complete a minimum of 576 hours of instruction and attain 8,000 hours of OJL before they are able to take the Journeyman Electrician Test. For registration information call 870-913-9601 • • • •	6 Electrical Apprenticeship Year 1 - Paragould 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Electrical Apprenticeship Year 1 - Paragould Location & Classroom: MANDATORY ORIENTATION: AUGUST 5, 2024; 5:30 PM FOR PARAGOULD PLEA: The Electrical Apprenticeship is a 4-year program that combines related instruction and hands-on training with on-the-job learning (OJL) under the supervision of experienced and licensed workers. An apprentice must successfully complete a minimum of 576 hours of instruction and attain 8,000 hours of OJL before they are able to take the Journeyman Electrician Test. For registration information call 870-913-9601. •	7 Private - PROVEN Parts 1&2 - St. Bernards 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Private - PROVEN Parts 1&2 - St. Bernards Location & Classroom: St. Bernards - Stroud Hall •	8 Anchor New Hire Orientation - Paragould 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Anchor New Hire Orientation - Paragould Location & Classroom: Basic Stained Glass Class Paragould 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic Stained Glass Class Paragould Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Learn the basics of making Stained Glass and make this adorable beehive. Class includes all supplies, along with step-by-step instructions. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! Class Details: Thursday, August 8 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $40.00 BRTC Paragould – Room ITC107 Deadline to Register: August 6 https://blackrivertech.edu/basic-stained-glass-class-2-paragould/ Location Map Electrical Apprenticeship Year 2 - PAC110 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Electrical Apprenticeship Year 2 - PAC110 Location & Classroom: Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA MANDATORY ORIENTATION: AUGUST 5, 2024; 5:30PM FOR PARAGOULD PLEA: The Electrical Apprenticeship is a 4-year program that combines related instruction and hands-on training with on-the-job learning (OJL) under the supervision of experienced and licensed workers. An apprentice must successfully complete a minimum of 576 hours of instruction and attain 8,000 hours of OJL before they are able to take the Journeyman Electrician Test. For registration information call 870-913-9601. • • •	9	10	11
12 Faculty Report Back 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Faculty Report Back Pharmacy Technician Fall 2024 Online 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Pharmacy Technician Fall 2024 Online Location & Classroom: This is a 14-week online Pharmacy Technician course. Approximately 420,000 technicians were employed in 2018. Employment of Pharmacy Technicians has 7% growth projection each year through 2028.The course is designed where on Monday morning 8am of each week the assignments become available. You will have until Sunday evening at 1150pm to complete the weeks assignments.This class is also available for the Workforce Challenge Scholarship. If you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and live in AR then you qualify for the scholarship. For more information or to register, please click this link: Pharmacy Technician Fall 2024 Online Electrical Apprenticeship Year 3&4 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Electrical Apprenticeship Year 3&4 Location & Classroom: The Electrical Apprenticeship is a 4-year program that combines related instruction and hands-on training with on-the-job learning (OJL) under the supervision of experienced and licensed workers. An apprentice must successfully complete a minimum of 576 hours of instruction and attain 8,000 hours of OJL before they are able to take the Journeyman Electrician Test. For registration information call 870-913-9601. • • •	13	14 18 Hour Salesperson PL 8:00 am - 5:30 pm 18 Hour Salesperson PL Location & Classroom: Complete Your AREC Required Post-License Training in This Two-Day ClassJoin us for a comprehensive training session designed to meet the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) post-license requirements. This two-day class will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed for your real estate career. To register for this class click on the link: 18 Hour Salesperson Post License •	15 Strawberry Jam Canning Class - Paragould 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Strawberry Jam Canning Class - Paragould The Main Dish, 101 S Pruett St B, Paragould, AR 72450, USA In this cooking class, you will be making from scratch Strawberry Jam and learning the techniques of water bath canning. Our instructor will demonstrate step-by-step instructions for making this delicious jam and the art of canning, everything will be provided and you get to take home everything you make. We will also be making Strawberry Freezer Jam and different variations of strawberry jam. Thursday, August 15, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cost $55 The Main Dish Kitchen - 101 S. Pruett St. - use the back entrance (Downtown Paragould) Deadline to Register: is August 8, 2024 https://blackrivertech.edu/strawberry-jam-canning-class-paragould/ Location Map •	16	17	18
19 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Fall Classes Begin 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Fall Classes Begin LETA 2024B begins 12:00 am - 11:59 pm LETA 2024B begins Auditorium - Nursing Gen Orientation 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Auditorium - Nursing Gen Orientation • • • •	20 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	21 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Last Day to Add Class- 1st 8-Week 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Last Day to Add Class- 1st 8-Week • •	22 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Acrylic Canvas Painting Class Fall Highlander Paragould 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Acrylic Canvas Painting Class Fall Highlander Paragould Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA 16 x 20 Canvas All Supplies Included Step by Step Instructions Expect to Have Fun and Feel Proud of Your Creation Take Home to Display or Give to a Loved One Thursday, August 22nd 6:00 - 8:00 pm BRTC, 1 Black River Dr., Paragould RM ITC 107 Cost $40.00 Deadline to register: Tuesday, August 20th Location Map Cozy Confections Cookie Decorating 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cozy Confections Cookie Decorating BRTC, Pocahontas, College Drive, Continuing Education Learn the art of decorating cookies with cozy fall colors and designs, from pumpkins to cups of hot cocoa. Come and experience the joy of decorating, whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner. Class Details: Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $30.00 BRTC, College Drive, Pocahontas, AR – Room 113 Deadline to Register: Monday, August 19 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. REGISTER Location Map • • •	23 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	24	25
26 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	27 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Young Professionals Business Tools & Tips 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Young Professionals Business Tools & Tips 210 N Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450, USA GIN In today’s competitive business environment, companies cannot afford to subsidize unprofessional behavior. Businesses that stress the importance of business professionalism show a higher degree of customer satisfaction and respect than companies that do not emphasize professional business behavior. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wondered what to say? Have you ever felt uncomfortable because you were uncertain of what to do? Join us to find out how to handle awkward situations with self-confidence, ease, and humor. https://blackrivertech.edu/young-professionals-business-tools-and-tips-paragould/ Location Map Yoga & Pilates Fitness 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Yoga & Pilates Fitness BRTC Pocahontas, College Drive, Continuing Education Enhance your overall physical and mental well-being through a blend of Yoga and Pilates, building strength and flexibility while also cultivating mindfulness and relieving stress. Six-Week Course Cost: $55 Tuesday Evenings August 27 – October 1, 2024 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. BRTC – Pocahontas Bring a Yoga Mat Deadline to Register: Friday, August 23 For more information, contact BRTC Community Education at 870-248-4180 or community@blackrivertech.edu. REGISTER Location Map • • •	28 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Real Estate Required CE for 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Real Estate Required CE for 2024 Location & Classroom: Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Complete your mandatory real estate education with our seasoned real estate instructors and brokers. Our comprehensive program covers essential topics such as property management, ethics, and realtor safety. Enroll today to enhance your skills and stay compliant with industry standards.This course will meet your annual 7 hour CE requirements with AREC. To register for this class click this link: 2024 Real Estate CE • •	29 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B Basic Stained Glass Class Sunflower Paragould 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic Stained Glass Class Sunflower Paragould Black River Technical College, Paragould, 1 Black River Dr, Paragould, AR 72450, USA Learn the basics of making Stained Glass and make this adorable sunflower (you may choose a different color). Class includes all supplies, along with step-by-step instructions. Thursday, August 29 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 BRTC Paragould – Room ITC 107 Deadline to Register: August 22 Location Map • •	30 Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Basic Police Training: Class 2024-B •	31