The Business & Industry Training program is the workforce training component of SAU Tech and exists to provide general and customized training for employers and economic development in the college’s four-county service area of Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas and Ouachita counties.
Courses and training can be specifically customized for a company's unique needs at a cost that is fair and reasonable by utilizing training grants. Our programs are available to meet the growing need of the workforce. B & I staff ARE available to provide free initial consultation upon request to DETERMINE need, scope and location of all training services. We can provide you qualified, professional trainers with business and industrial experience to meet your training needs.
Continuing Education Units are available for qualified training programs and are issued promptly to individual participants. Records of participation, class content, date and location are kept for documentation and evaluation purposes.
Funding Assistance for training services is available at a cost that is fair and reasonable utilizing training grants. Local proposals for funding can be developed and coordinated for eligible industries.
Avenues to Credit Courses are available through the College’s Academic Division. Referrals to SAU Tech’s Academic Departments have resulted in special credit course development. These courses can be taught on-site, on-campus, or through convenient distance learning models. Many training courses offered through Business & Industry Training can be converted to college credit and applied to one of several technical degree programs offered by the college.
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Micheal Bashford Director 870.574.4480
Tammy Larkins Administrative Specialist III 870.574.4426