University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College’s Aerospace Technology Center offers an Aviation Maintenance program that prepares students for federal testing in pursuit of FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses upon successful program completion. The program is accredited by the FAA as an approved Part 147 Maintenance School.

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Southern Arkansas University Tech provides an Aviation Maintenance Technology program that gives students hands-on experience to equip them for repairing and performing maintenance on aircraft.

Southern Arkansas University Tech provides multiple certificates and degree programs in advanced manufacturing and aerospace and defense-related fields. These certificates and programs include:

• Engineering Technology
• Automated Robotics
• Production Technology
• Nondestructive Testing
• Cybersecurity Technology
• General Technology
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electronics and Instrumentation

The Aviation Academy at the University of Central Arkansas

The Aviation Academy at the University of Central Arkansas is a pilot training program that prepares students with the skills and aeronautical experience to become certified pilots. Training through the program is provided by Central Flying Academy under their Part 141 certified training programs.

The program offers multiple pilot licensure options:

• Commercial license
• Private license
• Instrument rating
• Multi-engine rating

University of Arkansas at Monticello

University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources was founded in 1945 and is the only school of forestry in the state. Located in southern Arkansas, the college is housed in 45,500 square feet of teaching and laboratory facilities. UAM owns 1,650 acres of land used for teaching and learning.

• UAM Offers the Following Degrees in Forestry:
  • Associate of Science in Natural Resources Management
  • Associate of Applied Science in Forest Technology
  • Associate of Science in Agriculture
  • Associate and Bachelor of Science in Land Survey Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management with options in:
    • Forestry
    • Wildlife Management and Conservation
    • Geospatial Science
    • Communications in Natural Resources
    • Environmental Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, with options in:
    • Agriculture Business
    • Animal Science
    • Plant & Soil Science
    • Site-Specific Management
    •  General Agriculture
    • Pre-Vet
  • Master of Science in Forest Resources, with emphasis in:
    • Forest Science
    • Wildlife Ecology & Management
    • Geospatial Science
    • Natural Resources Management
• Colleges that have a 2+2 arrangement with UAM CFANR for a Bachelor of Science in Forestry/Wildlife Management:
  • Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
  • University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana
  • Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
  • University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
  • Arkansas State University Jonesboro
  • Arkansas Tech University
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech
• Technical Training Programs applicable to the forest industry available at University of Arkansas at Monticello (McGehee and Crossett):
  • Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy (AHEO-TA)
  • Electromechanical Maintenance Technology technical certificate program at UAM-Crossett. Graduates from this program are highly desired for employment as Electronics and Instrumentation Technicians at paper mills and sawmills.
  • The University of Arkansas at Monticello maintains the Arkansas Forest Resources Center
  • The University of Arkansas at Monticello houses the Arkansas Center for Forest Business.

Big River Technical College

BRTC is 1 of only 11 accredited gunsmithing programs in the US – and the only institution connected to a law enforcement training academy.

• BRTC’s Gunsmithing program began just four years ago with an expected class size of 15. The smaller size of the class was chosen in order to maintain quality through maximum faculty interaction and hands-on training. Even so, enrollment has exceeded expectations in six of the last seven semesters

Ozarka College

The Precision Machining program prepares students for a career in manufacturing, providing them with skills in manual machining and operation of CNC mills and lathes.

• BRTC and Ozarka signed MOU in 2025 allowing students to simultaneously enroll in both the Precision Machining program at Ozarka and the Gunsmithing program at BRTC.

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food provides academic and career training in culinary nutrition, artisanal food, beverage management and food entrepreneurship. A truly unique educational experience, Brightwater’s “teachings are based on an understanding of responsible agricultural methods and act as a transparent inquiry into responsible food production.”

University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

The Food Science Department at the University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences offers three core concentrations in food science, food technology, and food and culinary sciences. The department boasts an 85 percent graduate school acceptance and employment placement rate.  Program graduates are prepared for positions directly within the food and beverage industry, as well as medical, dental and pharmacy schools

Arkansas Northeastern College

The Arkansas Steelmaking Academy and Steelmaking Bootcamp at Arkansas Northeastern College provides customizable courses and grant assistance for Arkansas-based companies and support the rapidly growing steel industry in Arkansas.