The Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp is a job skills initiative designed to prepare people for the urgent labor demand in the steel manufacturing industry in Mississippi County.  The Bootcamp is comprised of 80 hours of workforce education and training that provides participants with entry-level knowledge for entering a career in steelmaking.

Employers to benefit from these trained workers would include Big River Steel/U. S. Steel, Nucor-Yamato Steel, Nucor Steel Arkansas, Hybar Steel, Tenaris, Majestic Steel USA, Lexicon, Atlas Tube, Arkansas Steel Processing, Ratner Steel, SMS Milcraft, and Primetals, among others.

Tentatively, the 80 hour Bootcamp will be offered over a two-week period (Monday-Friday) with open entry, meaning that participants will not have to wait until the next cycle begins to start training.  The Bootcamp at Arkansas Northeastern College will accommodate up to 25 participants per cycle.  Partner colleges Arkansas State University - MidSouth, Arkansas State University - Newport, Black River Technical College, East Arkansas Community College will account for 22 cohorts collectively.

Completer Credentials:

Each Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp completer will receive an OSHA-10 General Industry certification as well as an American Heart Association First Aid/CPR certification.  Each participant will also receive a Certificate of Completion for the Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp.

Apply:

Application to be considered for the Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp for ALL COLLEGES.

• Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp Application - ALL COLLEGES

More Information:

For more information regarding the Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp, please contact us!

• arsteelboot@smail.anc.edu  |  870-838-2937

Cohort Schedule:  Apply at the application link above

Arkansas Northeastern College

• Day Session:  8:00am - 5:00pm  January 16-29, 2024

• Evening Session:  5:00pm - 9:00pm  January 16 - February 13, 2024

• Weekend Session:  8:0am - 5:00pm  January 20 - March 23, 2024

Black River Technical College (8:00am - 5:00pm)

• January 15-26, 2024:  Paragould BRTC; 1 Black River Drive, Paragould, 72450

• January 29 - February 9, 2024:  Pocahontas BRTC, 1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, 72455

• February 12-23, 2024:  Paragould BRTC; 1 Black River Drive, Paragould, 72450

• February 26 - March 8, 2024:  Piggott BRTC

• March 25 - April 5, 2024:  Paragould BRTC, 1 Black River Drive, Paragould, 72450

• April 15-26, 2024:  Pocahontas BRTC; 1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, 72455

• June 3-14, 2024:  Paragould BRTC, 1 Black River Drive, Paragould, 72450

ASU Newport - Jonesboro (8:00am - 5:00pm)

• January 22 - February 2, 2024

• February 19 - March 1, 2024

• March 25 - April 5, 2024

• April 15 - May 3, 2024

• May 13-24, 2024

• June 17-28, 2024

Mix and match schedules are available.  Just contact the Arkansas Steelmaking Bootcamp Coordinator.

Bootcamp Training Topics:

Team Building - 4 hours

First Aid/CPR - 6 hours

Radio Protocol - 2 hours

Steelmaking Processes - 4 hours

Preventative Maintenance - 4 hours

Math for Manufacturing - 4 hours

OSHA 10 - 10 hours

Quality Basics for Operators - 4 hours

Mechanical Measurements - 2 hours

Proper Use of Tools - 3 hours

Anti-Harassment - 1 hour

Technical Math - 4 hours

Personal Financial Planning - 2 hours

Steel Mill Economics - 4 hours

Forklift Safety - 4 hours

Crane Safety - 4 hours

Hydraulics/Pneumatics - 8 hours

Basic Electrical Applications - 6 hours

Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading - 4 hours

Total Hours - 80 hours