Workforce Development Training
Expand your career opportunities with our NEW Microcredentials
Now offering microcredentials in:
• Production Welding
• Certified Production Technician
• Packaging Machine Operator
• CNC Lathe Operator
Customized Training Solutions
Every organization has unique training needs. Our customized training options allow you to focus on the specific skills, topics, and goals that matter most to your team. Our training programs are flexible and can be customized to meet your organization’s specific needs and objectives.
Group Training
We provide customized group training tailored to your organization’s specific needs. Training can be conducted at your facility or ours to best accommodate your team. For a personalized quote and scheduling information, contact us at workforce@asun.edu.
Computer Applications
- Microsoft Excel Level 1
- Microsoft Excel Level 2
- Microsoft Excel Level 3
- The 3 P's of Excel: Pivot Tables, Power Query, and Power Pivot
- Microsoft Power BI
Manufacturing and Trades
- Programmable Logic Controls 1
- Programmable Logic Controls 2
- Programmable Logic Controls 3
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Precision Measurement
- Print Reading
- Hand and Power Tools
OSHA & Workplace Safety Training
- OSHA 10-Hour Training
- OSHA 30-Hour Training
- Arc Flash Safety
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication (HazCom)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Machine Guarding Safety
- Material Handling Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- OSHA Recordkeeping
- Forklift Training
- Crane Safety
Leadership & Professional Development
- Communication Skills for Leaders
- Conflict Management
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Feedback That Builds Trust
- Leadership Styles
- Service Recovery
- Coaching for Improved Performance
Welder Qualification Testing
No Minimum Class Size Required
We also offer welder qualification testing and preparation services, with no minimum participant requirement.
- Welder Qualification Testing
- Welder Qualification Test Preparation
- 3G and 4G Welder Qualification Testing
Online Offerings
Arkansas State University - Newport, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary
to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.
Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing
you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved
in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well
as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs combine technical classroom instruction with hands-on work experience to train skilled workers. Apprentices work full-time while attending classes part-time and are paired with a mentor that helps them apply their learning to everyday tasks.
Funding Options
Courses offered by ASUN Workforce Training Solutions are often non-credit and do not award academic or degree credit. However, there are many funding options available.
Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act
Contact Us for More information
Michael Nowlin
Dean for Energy Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing
Campus: Jonesboro
Ken Beach
Assistant Director of Workforce Development
Campus: Jonesboro
