@ArkansasCC

ACC's mission is to effect change that empowers its 22-member community colleges to meet the education and training needs of their students, industry partners.

 Little Rock, Arkansas
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Joined August 2009
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What's on the agenda? 👀 🎤 2 inspiring keynote speakers 💡 40+ breakout sessions packed with ideas and practical strategies 🚀 5 workshops designed to build skills and spark new thinking 🤝 Countless opportunities to connect with colleagues from across AR #ACC2026 #LevelUp
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🎮 It's almost time to LEVEL UP! The 2026 ACC Conference kicks off at 2 PM on TODAY, and we're ready to welcome more than 500 Arkansas community college administrators, faculty, and staff to Hot Springs for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection! #ACC2026 #LevelUp
Level Up '26 — Arkansas Community Colleges annual conference banner reading STARTS TODAY! over a busy ballroom where attendees network while a presenter speaks on stage.

ALT Level Up '26 — Arkansas Community Colleges annual conference banner reading STARTS TODAY! over a busy ballroom where attendees network while a presenter speaks on stage.

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🎮 The final level of conference planning is complete! A huge THANK YOU to these dedicated professionals for sharing their time, creativity, and expertise to bring the 2026 ACC Conference to life Next stop: Hot Springs! Let's LEVEL UP together! October 11–13, 2026.
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What if every community college student had the support they needed? Read the final part of our Workforce Development Month blog series here: buff.ly/OcKPoEf

Rethinking Community College Success: Arkansas's Workforce Story, Part 3 — Arkansas Community...

When students arrive on campus, they bring with them the full weight of the barriers they face every day. They may have an empty refrigerator, a childcare gap that threatens class attendance, and...

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The success of CPI proves that when students get the support they need, they succeed. When students succeed, employers in key industries get skilled workers. CPI currently reaches about 5% of the total student enrollment at community colleges. buff.ly/OcKPoEf
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Congratulations to @NationalParkC on the grand opening of NPC Metalworks, a new 16,000-square-foot facility that expands the college’s capacity to provide welding and metalworking training through both credit and non-credit programs.
ACC's Collin Callaway, Bailey Redden and Kyla Waters posing and smiling during a NPC Metalworks tour in front of blue welding stations with red protective curtains.

ALT ACC's Collin Callaway, Bailey Redden and Kyla Waters posing and smiling during a NPC Metalworks tour in front of blue welding stations with red protective curtains.

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Short-term does not mean small impact. See how community colleges are helping students build career-ready skills close to home in Part 2 of our Workforce Development Month series here: arkansascc.org/news/arkansas…
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In Richmond Fed's 2025 Survey of Community College Outcomes, Arkansas ranked #1 in short-term certificate completion rates among participating states. This matters because many cc students are not following a traditional 4 year path, but a career. arkansascc.org/news/arkansas…
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🎮️ Players ready? It’s time to take higher education to the next level. Join us October 11-13, 2026, in Hot Springs, for the Annual Arkansas Community Colleges Conference. Register today at arkansascc.org/conference!
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Arkansas ranks #4 in the U.S. for #advancedmanufacturing talent #Communitycolleges are leading the way by aligning training with industry needs and preparing students for high-demand careers. areadevelopment.com/skilled-…

Where Workforce Capacity Is Being Built — and Where It’s Being Deployed - Area Development

Introducing the Area Development State Talent Pipeline Ranking.

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#SouthArk apprenticeship programs are making America skilled again! ✔️ Electrical & Plumbing apprenticeships ✔️ 77 total completers ✔️ $45K to $62K avg salaries #NationalApprenticeshipWeek
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Arkansas community colleges would not exist w/o the robust cooperation & investment of our partners around the state. This #CommunityCollegeMonth, we say THANK YOU! Here are just a few of the partners who play a vital role in strengthening Arkansas community colleges & students.
Leslie McClellon, ADHE Monieca West, ADHE Terry Hunkapiller, ADHE

ALT Leslie McClellon, ADHE Monieca West, ADHE Terry Hunkapiller, ADHE

Collin Callaway, ACC Eric Atchinson, ASU System Alisha Lewis, ADHE

ALT Collin Callaway, ACC Eric Atchinson, ASU System Alisha Lewis, ADHE

Kyla Waters, ACC Eddie Thomas, Workforce Connections Justin Majors, AR Dept. of Commerce

ALT Kyla Waters, ACC Eddie Thomas, Workforce Connections Justin Majors, AR Dept. of Commerce

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Happy #ApprenticeshipWeek! @ASUNewport programs are preparing students for in-demand careers ✔️ Industrial Maintenance Tech, $62K+ avg salary ✔️ Ag Service Tech, 32 students enrolled ✔️ Hands-on training + classroom learning Real skills. Real careers. Make America skilled again.
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Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! Check out @NWACCs Western AR Apprenticeship Program! ✔️ Plumbing & Electrical apprenticeships ✔️ 146 apprentices, 74 employer partners ✔️ Earn while you learn warkap.org #MakingAmericaSkilledAgainThroughRegisteredApprenticeship
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Would you like to share your expertise and connect with communtiy college professionals across Arkansas? 📲 Submit your 2026 ACC Conference presentation proposal here by May1! forms.gle/fhj7Kok8rgNT2D4p6
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AR community colleges are #MakingAmericaSkilledAgainThroughRegisteredApprenticeship @ASUMountainHome plumbing apprenticeship 🪠 Earn while you learn 🚽 8k hrs hands-on training + classroom instruction 👩‍🔧 21 apprentices, 15 employer partners Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek!
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Arkansas Community Colleges recently concluded the final in-person session of the current ACC Leadership Institute class at @UARichMountain in Mena, marking the culmination of a year of growth, collaboration, and leadership development.
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