This program is approved for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

An applicant must:

• Be an Arkansas resident
• Be a high school graduate or received high school equivalency
• Not be a current recipient of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
• Be accepted for admission in a program of study at an approved institution of higher education that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program in the fields of Industry, Health Care, or Information Technology.

Award Amounts

The Workforce Challenge Award will be the cost of a certificate program or 

This course will increase your knowledge of the Control-Logix 5000 controller capabilitieprogram of study not to exceed $800. 

Apply for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship

Course Description:

In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of project development tasks and applications, learn how to create and organize a RSLogix 5000 project, creating new programs, routines, periodic event tasks and applications. You will also learn to configure Addon instructions, User Defined Data Tables, Producer Consumer Messaging and PID.

Ken Walsh started his career as an Electrical Engineer developing automated sawmill equipment. He worked for Rockwell Automation for just under 20 years as a field support engineer where he saw applications everywhere imaginable. Ken is also a proud Vietnam era veteran.

• Experience in Automation Systems, software, System Design, Pneumatics, Electric Motor Drives, Panel Design, logic controllers, HMI project management, startup, troubleshooting and repair with disciplines applied across a multitude of industries.
• Broad knowledge of general automation, networks, motion control, drive systems and process control that spans across multiple control vendors.
• Experience with networks and communications includes: Controlnet, Devicenet, Ethernet, Modbus.

Powered by Franklin Covey’s LeaderU platform, ASUN's Leadership 101 provides the tools required to increase one's personal effectiveness and leadership capacity.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People serves as the foundational component of the course. Renowned as the world’s premier personal leadership development and training program, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People aligns timeless principles of personal effectiveness with the relevancy of today’s practices as well as modern technology.

This course is eligible for college credit and is one of the 7 programs required to complete the Manufactruing Essentials program. 

Please contact workforce@asun.edu for more information. 

In this course we will discuss and demonstrate the value of building trust,  as a strategy for developing effective workplace relationships.  The course will highlight the value of building trust within your work teams and the impact on your organizational culture.  This workshop will provide insights into how team members can build trust and how to create a more engaging, fruitful, and productive work environment.

Arkansas State University Newport’s Controls Tech Apprenticeship prepares apprentices for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, with a focus on electrical systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, and process control technologies.

Program Highlights:

This industry-driven apprenticeship combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to develop skilled Controls Technicians who are ready to support, maintain, and troubleshoot complex manufacturing systems.

Apprentices who successfully complete the program are prepared to work in automated environments across industries such as food processing, steel production, advanced manufacturing, and logistics.

Start Dates:

⮚ August 18

⮚ October 15

⮚ January 20

⮚ March 16

Enroll for the full apprenticeship program or select specific classes that fit your needs.

Training Overview by Year:

Year 1 

⮚ Industrial Electricity 1

⮚ Industrial Motor Control 1

⮚ Industrial Electricity 2

⮚ Programmable Logic Controls 1 (PLC 1)

⮚ Industrial Process Control

Year 2 

⮚ Industrial Motor Control 2

⮚ Programmable Logic Controls 2 (PLC 2)

⮚ Industrial Robotics

⮚ Temperature Process Controls

⮚ Introduction to Network

Year 3 

⮚ Level and Flow Process Control

⮚ Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

⮚ Programmable Logic Controls 3 (PLC 3)

Customizable and Flexible Schedules available. Pick and choose courses based on your needs.

To Register or for any Questions

Email - workforce@asun.edu or call (870) 680-8717.

Arkansas State University Newport’s Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship prepares apprentices for high-demand careers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems used in today’s industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Program Highlights:

This industry-aligned apprenticeship combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab experience to train Industrial Maintenance Technicians who are equipped to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of production equipment and systems.

Apprentices who successfully complete the program are prepared to work in a variety of sectors, including food processing, steel production, advanced manufacturing, and logistics.

Start Dates:

⮚ August 18

⮚ October 15

⮚ January 20

⮚ March 16

Enroll for the full apprenticeship program or select specific classes that fit your needs.

Training Overview by Year:

Year 1 

⮚ Mathematical Applications

⮚ Mechanical Drives

⮚ Industrial Fluid Power 1

⮚ Industrial Electricity 1

⮚ Trade Skills

Year 2

⮚ Workplace Essentials

⮚ Programmable Logic Controls 1 (PLC 1)

⮚ Programmable Logic Controls 2  (PLC 2)

⮚ Industrial Motor Controls 1

⮚ Industrial Fluid Power 2

⮚ Industrial Electricity 2

Customizable and Flexible Schedules available. Pick and choose courses based on your needs.

Learning Format: Courses are delivered in a hybrid format with scheduled start dates throughout the year, combining in-person instruction and hands-on training to meet the needs of today’s industrial workforce.

To Register or for any Questions

Email workforce@asun.edu or call (870) 680-8717

This program is approved for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

An applicant must:

• Be an Arkansas resident
• Be a high school graduate or received high school equivalency
• Not be a current recipient of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
• Be accepted for admission in a program of study at an approved institution of higher education that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program in the fields of Industry, Health Care, or Information Technology.

Award Amounts

The Workforce Challenge Award will be the cost of a certificate program or 

This course will increase your knowledge of the Control-Logix 5000 controller capabilitieprogram of study not to exceed $800. 

Apply for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship

Course Description:

This 4 day training program will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to identify, install, configure and troubleshoot a closed loop motion control system in the Studio5000 architecture. In addition, students will learn specific programming instructions used for motion control in Studio5000 ladder logic programs. Students will also learn how to interface Studio5000 systems with the Kinetix 5500 Servo Drives, as well as an overview of the Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives. " Overview of Motion Control Concepts " Hardware Description & Wiring Connections of Kinetix 5500/5700 Servo Drives " Adding Drives and Configuring Axes for Integrated Motion on an CIP EtherNet/IP Network " Tuning and Testing an Axis " Motion Instructions Control Structures " Basic Motion Instructions (MSO, MSF, MASD, MASR, MAFR, MAH, MAS, MAJ, MRP, MAG) " Advanced (Camming) Motion Instructions (MCD, MCCP, MAPC) " System Troubleshooting Prequisite: Students should have attended the AMTI Level 1 PLC course (or equivalent experience). It is strongly recommended that the student has also attended the AMTI VFD course (or equivalent experience).

Ken Walsh started his career as an Electrical Engineer developing automated sawmill equipment. He worked for Rockwell Automation for just under 20 years as a field support engineer where he saw applications everywhere imaginable. Ken is also a proud Vietnam era veteran.

• Experience in Automation Systems, software, System Design, Pneumatics, Electric Motor Drives, Panel Design, logic controllers, HMI project management, startup, troubleshooting and repair with disciplines applied across a multitude of industries.
• Broad knowledge of general automation, networks, motion control, drive systems and process control that spans across multiple control vendors.
• Experience with networks and communications includes: Controlnet, Devicenet, Ethernet, Modbus.

Build the Leadership Skills Needed to Lead Teams and Drive Success

Arkansas State University Newport’s Supervisor Apprenticeship is a 35-week, 140-hour program is designed for aspiring or new supervisors seeking foundational leadership and workplace management skills.

With 50% online and 50% in-person delivery, it offers flexibility while maintaining hands-on learning and engagement.

Tuition: $700 (2 payments available)

Total Hours: 140 (70 online / 70 in person)

In person hours are every Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm

Course Modules Include:

✔ Microsoft Applications (24 hrs) Gain proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to improve daily productivity and team collaboration.

✔ Leadership Development I (12 hrs) Learn the foundational practices for effective leadership, responsibility, vision-setting, and empathic communication.

✔ Transitioning to Supervisor (12 hrs) Explore the essential mindset, skills, and responsibilities of becoming a confident and capable supervisor.

✔ Leadership Development II (7 hrs) Deepen leadership impact by building trust, setting strategic goals, and mentoring others to reach their potential.

✔ Time Management (7 hrs) Master planning, prioritization, and productivity strategies to maximize your time and energy.

✔ HR Essentials for Supervisors (12 hrs) Understand the core HR principles related to hiring, performance management, employee engagement, and workplace safety.

✔ Communication (12 hrs) Enhance your ability to exchange information clearly, professionally, and persuasively across your organization.

✔ Business Budgeting (24 hrs) Build your financial literacy, budgeting skills, and data-driven decision-making abilities.

✔ OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification (10 hrs) Learn the fundamentals of workplace safety and hazard prevention.

Designed For: New or prospective supervisors in any industry who want a well-rounded, practical leadership foundation.

To Register or to Learn More:

Email workforce@asun.edu or call (870) 680-8717