UACCM Workforce Education and Training

06/18/2026

Join us next Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. as we host an open house for the new UACCM Industry Training Site at the Co-Create Innovation Hub in Russellville!

Guests will be able to view equipment available for training at the site, as well as talk to UACCM Workforce Education and Training representatives to learn more about the customized, short-term professional skills training and leadership classes in advanced manufacturing that can be developed.

The UACCM Industry Training Site is located in the building annex behind the main Co-Create Innovation Hub on 215 South Arkansas Ave. in Russellville. The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments available.

06/17/2026

🎉 UACCM is proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement!
Please join us in congratulating Zack Freeman, CWI, Welding Instructor, and AWS Accredited Testing Facility (ATF) Technical Manager, on being named Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) of the Year.

This prestigious recognition reflects Zack's unwavering commitment to excellence in welding education, industry standards, workforce development, and student success. Through his leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to quality, he has helped prepare countless students and industry professionals for successful careers in the skilled trades.

At UACCM, we are fortunate to have instructors who not only teach their craft but also set the standard for excellence within their industries. Zack's recognition is a testament to the impact he makes every day in the classroom, the lab, and throughout the welding community.
Congratulations, Zack, on this well-deserved honor! We are grateful for your dedication and proud to have you represent UACCM and the future of workforce training in Arkansas.

06/07/2026

06/04/2026

Just a few days left to register, start moving toward your goals.

Interested in learning the basics of CNC setup and programming? Our Intro to CNC Machining course is a great way to get started in advanced manufacturing — and thanks to scholarship funding, eligible participants can attend at NO COST!

📅 June 8–19

⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We are continuing to expand our evening training opportunities to help students and working adults gain new skills while balancing work and family schedules. This course is a great opportunity to take advantage of available grant funding while preparing for careers in high-demand industries.

We hope to see you there!

📧 [email protected]

📞 501-977-2189

06/03/2026

UACCM was honored to be a part of this event.

05/29/2026

Ready to build valuable manufacturing skills in just 20 hours? Our CNC Skills Sharpened in Just 20 Hours course provides hands-on training designed to help participants develop industry-ready CNC programming fundamentals.
📅 June 29 – July 2
⏰ 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This focused training covers GD&T, G-Code, M-Code, coordinate systems, and CNC programming concepts that can help you increase your value on the shop floor and prepare for opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
Thanks to available scholarship funding, eligible participants can attend at NO COST. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain in-demand skills without the financial burden.
This course is designed to provide practical, real-world instruction in a short timeframe. It is a great course for those who may have just completed some CNC training or have some experience.
We are continuing to expand our training offerings to provide flexible opportunities for individuals to gain workforce skills and credentials that fit their schedules.
We hope to see you there!
📧 [email protected]
📞 501-977-2189

05/27/2026

Interested in learning the basics of CNC setup and programming? Our Intro to CNC Machining course is a great way to get started in advanced manufacturing — and thanks to scholarship funding, eligible participants can attend at NO COST!

📅 June 8–19

⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We are continuing to expand our evening training opportunities to help students and working adults gain new skills while balancing work and family schedules. This course is a great opportunity to take advantage of available grant funding while preparing for careers in high-demand industries.

We hope to see you there!

📧 [email protected]

📞 501-977-2189

05/27/2026

We are honored to partner with Green Bay Packaging AKD Training Center.

Our Green Bay Packaging Arkansas Kraft Division Training Center is proud to partner with UA Community College at Morrilton to support ongoing education and professional development for our employees and industry partners. Together, we’re investing in continuous learning, growth, and a stronger future.

05/18/2026

Do you have a high school student in your life who has not found their passion? This is their opportunity to attend The Forge and spend time in each of our workforce pathways.

If your student has already found their love for welding, join The Fabrication and spend a week honing those skills.

05/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jessica Freeman, Dean of Workforce Education and Training, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton on joining the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce Board!

Here’s what Dr. Jessica Freeman shared about serving on the Chamber Board:
“Serving on the Chamber Board in Russellville is a meaningful opportunity to deepen collaboration between workforce education and the region’s economic priorities. Our community thrives when education and industry work hand in hand. This board role allows me to help strengthen those partnerships and to serve alongside business and civic leaders to ensure the talent needs of the Arkansas River Valley are met.

It is both an honor and a responsibility to help connect education, industry, and opportunity in ways that strengthen our local economy and create pathways for long-term success.”

Welcome to the Board, Dr. Freeman 🎉