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MIG Welding
with Cody Dison

MIG Welding
Location: Saline County Career Technical Campus, 13600 I-30 Benton, AR 72019
Instructor: Cody Dison
Dates: 4/3/2025-4/24/2025
Classes will be Held for 3 hours on Thursdays
Cost: $225/Person
No skill level required; ages 14 and up
Course Description:
MIG welding is an arc welding process in which a continuous solid wire electrode is fed through a welding gun and into the weld pool, joining the two base materials together. A shielding gas is also sent through the welding gun and protects the weld pool from contamination.
The concepts covered in the course include:
Safety Principles for Welding
Proper Machine Setup
Basic MIG Welding Techniques
Overview Summary:
Discover the thrilling world of metalworking by enrolling in our MIG Welding Course at SCCTC! Geared towards beginners and hobbyists, this hands-on course comprehensively introduces Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, covering safety practices, equipment setup, and basic techniques.
Participants will gain practical skills and unleash their creativity as they learn to weld various materials and understand the properties of different metals. With experienced instructors guiding each session, you will develop confidence and the ability to tackle personal welding projects.
Whether you're looking to explore a new hobby or enhance your DIY skills, this course offers an exciting and engaging opportunity to dive into the art of welding. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! Sign up today and embark on your welding journey!
Excel 2
with Rhonda Byrd

Learn the basics of Excel. This course covers entering and formatting numbers and text; ranges; copying and moving data; basic formulas; data entry short-cuts like filling in a range, auto sum, auto complete and auto fill; relative and absolute cell references; formatting; charts; comments, hyperlinks; and printing.
You may bring your own device, or one will be provided.
Class will be conducted from 9:30AM-4:00PM at the CAST Building, 829 MLK Blvd, Malvern AR 72104.
Classes will be on Wednesday April 9th or 23rd.
Call Laurie Hawthorne for more information 501-332-0236 or lhawthorne@asutr.edu
Welding Basics
with Chris Stovall

Instructor: Chris Stovall
Dates: April 19th & 26th
Classes will be Held for 6 hours on Saturdays
Cost: $225/Person
No skill level required; ages 14 and up
Course Description:
The concepts covered in the course include:
- Safety Principles for Welding
- Proper Machine Setup
- Basic MIG & STICK Welding Techniques
Overview Summary:
Discover the thrilling world of metalworking by enrolling in our MIG Welding Course at ASUTR! Geared towards beginners and hobbyists, this hands-on course comprehensively introduces Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, covering safety practices, equipment setup, and basic techniques.
Participants will gain practical skills and unleash their creativity as they learn to weld various materials and understand the properties of different metals. With experienced instructors guiding each session, you will develop confidence and the ability to tackle personal welding projects.
Whether you're looking to explore a new hobby or enhance your DIY skills, this course offers an exciting and engaging opportunity to dive into the art of welding. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! Sign up today and embark on your welding journey!
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS)
with Brandi Adams

The CPR/BLS certification course is vital for anyone prepared to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in their community or workplace. Participants will learn to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, activate emergency medical services (EMS), and perform effective chest compressions and rescue breaths. You'll also master using an automated external defibrillator (AED) and techniques for relieving choking in various age groups. Understanding Good Samaritan laws will empower you to act confidently in emergencies. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to provide immediate, life-saving assistance until professional medical help arrives. Take this opportunity to make a difference and potentially save lives! Ages 18 and up are welcome.
Certification for CPR/BLS is presented upon passing test scores and skills lab deemed proficient.
OSHA 10 Construction LIVE Instructor Classes
with Kamron Barber

1st Class Opportunity Thursdays--April 24, May 1 and 8 4:00-7:30
2nd Class Opportunity--Tues June 10 and Thur June 12 11:30-5:00
3rd Class Opportunity--Tues July 15 and Thur July 17 11:30-5:00
Student must attend all 10 ½ hours of selected class to receive a completion card.
Classes will be held at ASUTR in Malvern.
Class prices per student. Discounted prices are for industry that wish to enroll 8 or more students.
7-8 $75
9-12 $68
13-16 $66
17-20 $60
21-28 $52
29-34 $46
35-40 $42
To register please call Laurie Hawthorne at 501-332-0236 or email lhawthorne@asutr.edu
Targeted Selection: The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
with John Caver

This course teaches interviewers how to make the best hiring decisions by collecting high-quality behavioral data around job-related criteria for success. Interviewers build their skills in using an objective, consistent, and unbiased process for evaluating candidate data, and learn how sharing their data and considering the data that other interviewers have collected leads to hiring the best candidate every time.
Helps interviewers:
- Measure candidates against well-defined job criteria (knowledge, experience, competencies, and motivations).
- Focus interview questions on job-related behaviors.
- Avoid bias by focusing hiring decisions and promotions on the job requirements and data instead of on feelings or impressions.
- Follow a consistent and methodical process to evaluate data for every candidate.
- Integrate candidate information from multiple interviewers to make the best hiring decision.
Class will be held at the Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber, 201 N. 26th, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Developing Yourself and Others
with John Caver

In this course, learners are introduced to a practical process to guide their own and their direct reports’ development-planning efforts. The outcome is a meaningful development plan that supports the organization’s current and future business needs.
Help leaders:
- Recognize the role of the leader and the team member in development planning and execution.
- Recognize the importance of development to the success of individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Use a three-step process—Assess–Acquire–Apply—to identify strengths and growth areas, plan development actions, and successfully implement development plans.
- Employ a set of best practices to overcome common development barriers and challenges.
- Measure the effectiveness of their development efforts so they know they are successful.
Compentencies developed:
- Building Talent
- Continuous Learning
- Leveraging Feedback
- Personal Growth Orientation
Class will be held at the Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber, 201 N. 26th, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Certified Nursing Assistant
with Toni Dyer

The Nursing Assistant course consists of 90 contact hours. Seventy four hours are spent in the classroom/lab and sixteen hours are spent in a long-term care clinical setting. This course includes information necessary to improve the quality of life of clients in long-term care facilities and other health care facilities. The course consists of information important in providing a solid foundation of skills and critical procedures necessary for becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant.