NWACC Workforce & Economic Development

24/10/2024

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Come join us tomorrow for an hour or for the whole afternoon. The Sleep in Heavenly Peace - AR, Bentonville organization provides an incredible service to kids in our region.

Sign up link is in the comments.

BENTONVILLE -- Northwest Arkansas Community College is seeking volunteers to help build and deliver beds for children in need in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release from the college.

10/10/2024

NorthWest Arkansas Community College held their annual scholarship breakfast this morning. Our construction students are very thankful for the support from our industry partners and the NWACC Foundation. We are very proud to have Kelly Capps selected as the guest speaker representing the student recipients. Thanks to Liz Anderson and her strong team for putting together a wonderful event for our students. NWACC Construction Technology NWACC Workforce & Economic Development NWACC Integrated Design

01/10/2024

Volunteers Needed to Build Beds | October 25

• You are invited to help build beds for children in need on October 25, 2024! No prior experience needed.
• NWACC Trails, Trades, Construction Technology and Service Learning programs are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bentonville to build beds for children in need on October 25th from 1 PM until beds are finished (usually around 5:00), in the college's Integrated Design Lab. NWACC has built 223 beds over the last three years for families in our region.
• All building materials and tools are provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Hearing and eye protection are provided.
• You may volunteer for setup, cleanup, or any number of hours during the event.
• Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/SYrXYBSdxj
• Questions? Email Ray Taylor at [email protected]

Come join me and Al Reams as we've been doing things like this since shop class in junior and high school!

19/02/2024

Volunteers Needed to Build Beds | March 8, 2024
• As a part of the 2024 Spring Arts and Culture Festival, you are invited to help build beds for children in need on March 8th! No prior experience needed.
• NWACC Trails, Trades, Construction Technology and Service Learning programs are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in need on March 8, from 2:00 until beds are finished, in the college's Integrated Design Lab. NWACC has build 169 beds over the last two years for families in our region.
• Volunteers will build 50 beds using materials donated by private donors through the NWACC Foundation and the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization. All building materials and tools are provided.
• Participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Hearing and eye protection are provided.
• Questions? Email Ray Taylor at [email protected]
• You may volunteer for setup, cleanup, or any number of hours during the event.

Sign up to volunteer:

13/02/2024

Friends -- we've still got slots available this Saturday for a box making class at NWACC Integrated Design Lab! We've got a variety of wood to choose from and you'll learn how to use hand tools, power tools, and plenty of jigs to aid in the build.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you all make!

In this 7-hour workshop, each participant will complete a keepsake treasure- a beautiful wooden box. All materials provided. Participants can select their wood from a variety of hardwoods provided by the instructor (walnut, cherry, maple, oak). Materials for a contrasting top will also be provided.....

12/02/2024

Due to inclement weather, all NWACC locations will have a delayed start until noon today, February 12th.

10/10/2023

CRA students and alumni! For the last two decades, NWACC’s CRA program has partnered with Walmart to provide students with the retail and supplier knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the workforce. As Walmart shifts from Retail Link (DSS) to Walmart Luminate - a platform that consist of a suite of analytical tools – the CRA program will evolve with the industry and this spring semester, introduce students to this new platform’s preset basic reports, strengthening the competency of layering data from multiple sources. Interested in learning more about the CRA program? Visit www.nwacc.edu/CRA or email [email protected].

10/10/2023

NWACC's truck driving program is on the move and making a difference in students' lives! NWACC offers a full CDL truck driving program for new drivers and CDL refresher courses for experienced drivers. Learn more at www.nwacc.edu/truckdriving or email [email protected].

24/07/2023

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas will be hosting the NWA Youth Construction Camp in NWACC's Integrated Design Lab for children ages 12 - 16 on August 1st from 10 AM - 3 PM.

Students will be introduced to a variety of construction trades and career paths through hands on learning and will participate in different activities and demonstrations.

Students will also take part in a team building carpentry project!
Cost is $65 and lunch is included. Registration deadline is July 25th or until spots are full.

Register:

Building new skills! Rotating construction trade activities! Carpentry project and more!

12/05/2023

Have you heard the news? NWACC recently received a large grant to help expand our Integrated Design program! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3I2IYgs

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville received a $618,319 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand the college’s programming around packaging design and...