NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Evelyn E. Jorgenson. Ph.D.
President
Mission & Vision
Mission
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a
comprehensive, public two-year college that serves and
strengthens the community through learning for living.
Vision
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is committed to
being a nationally recognized two-year comprehensive
institution that excels in providing education in a learningcentered environment.
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Summary of Students Served
Academic Year 2012-2013
Credit Students, Unduplicated
Headcount
Corporate Education
Adult Education
Personal & Professional Education
12,140
4,299
3,134
247
Grand Total, AY 12-13
19,820
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Workforce Development
JOB OPENINGS & COMPLETERS
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COMP
AG SCIENCE
230
ARCHITECTURE
74
COMMUNICATIONS
254
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 120
COSMETOLOGY / NAIL /CARE 243
CULINARY ARTS
19
EDUCATION
545
ENGINEERING
388
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 302
LITERATURE
208
CONSUMER SCIENCE
193
LEGAL
161
LIBERAL ARTS
510
LIFE SCIENCE
234
MATH
50
RECREATION MGT / SCIENCE 227
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 80
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
139
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
178
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
69
SOCIAL SCIENCES
444
SKILLED TRADES
87
ARTS
240
HEALTHCARE
950
BUSINESS
1,506
History, General
93
TOTALS
7544
OPEN
80
33
122
2013 JOBS
2,604
587
882
1,066
16,288
44
850
167
2,513
1,389
351
74
189
401
129
171
48
22
82
181
221
65
404
23
24,057
5,205
1,342
2,601
4,977
2,437
2,464
671
234
1,466
2,675
3,000
1,662
6,814
315
1,070
16,346
105
1,608
4,879
0
12924
1,037
23,891
65,795
2
190,715
*Job Openings In NWA MSA Prepared By Northwest Arkansas Council
“Attainers” Who Remain & Work in Arkansas
“RECENT ATTAINERS”
2007
Technical Certificate
2008
2009
2010
2011
# of Individuals
1,489
1,615
1,743
2,064
2,326
% in AR after 1 year
83%
82%
80%
80%
81%
# of Individuals
23,846
24,805
25,116
29,199
33,457
% in AR after 1 year
57%
56%
56%
58%
60%
# of Individuals
3,431
3,313
4,109
4,885
7,043
% in AR after 1 year
76%
75%
77%
77%
75%
# of Individuals
10,982
10,972
11,451
12,614
14,568
% in AR after 1 year
62%
62%
62%
62%
62%
# of Individuals
2,951
3,291
3,519
4,070
5,116
% in AR after 1 year
68%
67%
70%
70%
69%
Some College
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Post Master’s Certificate
# of Individuals
43
60
69
72
92
% in AR after 1 year
67%
80%
81%
74%
77%
Doctoral 1st
Professional Degree
# of Individuals
498
485
506
585
579
% in AR after 1 year
61%
60%
60%
61%
59%
Doctor’s Degree –
Research (PhD)
# of Individuals
223
234
298
233
254
% in AR after 1 year
53%
41%
47%
48%
49%
* Arkansas Education To Employment Report 2013
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IMPACT OF NWACC TRAINING PROGRAMS
For Fiscal Year 2013-2014, NWACC:
 Delivered 22 courses with 639 people trained throughout the U.S. for
ICPS.
 Served 64 unique organizations in NW Arkansas.
 Secured in excess of 450 contracts for training.
 Delivered training to 3,200 individuals through contract training.*
 Successfully trained over 270 people through the ARK Grant.
 Certified Retail Analyst program grew by 24%.
 Over 87% of Certified Retail Analysts graduates were placed after
graduation.
 Over 150 students were served in Building Sciences.
 Over 320 students served in Personal & Professional Development.
*Does not count Ed2Go training
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OUR VALUED PARTNERS
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Tyson Foods
Lean Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement
Computer Training
Leadership Training
Pinnacle Foods
Lean Six Sigma Training
Walmart
Leadership Training
Central States Manufacturing
Computer Training
Glad Manufacturing
Leadership Training
Superior Industries
Lean Six Sigma Training
VA Hospital
Computer Training
Team Building
Pre-Formed Products
Computer Training
Sam’s Club
Computer Training
Degrees Offered
NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers transfer degrees and career and
technical degrees, plus workforce development and building science courses.
Transfer Credit Degrees Offered
Career & Technical Degrees Offered
Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Applied Science in:
 Business Management
 Computer Information Systems
 Graphic Design
 Criminal Justice
 Paralegal
 Early Childhood Education
 Environmental Management
 Fire Science
 Physical Therapy Assistant
 Respiratory Therapy
 Nursing
 Health information Management
 Culinary & Hospitality Management
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NWACC WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
 Contract Training – Customized training
programs to meet the needs of business
and industry. Programs include but are not
limited to:
Lean Six Sigma Training; Achieve Global®
Leadership Training; Continuous
Improvement; Excelling in the Workplace;
Project Management; Leadership and
Supervisor Training
 Personal & Professional Development –
Training programs to increase the skill level
of individuals. Some examples of these
programs include:
Microsoft® Certified Training Courses;
Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) courses; Advanced Excel®
classes; Medical Coding & Billing classes
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 Certified Retail Analyst Program – A
unique program designed to meet the
needs of Walmart and the vendor
community. Courses are designed to
provide students with the skills to enter the
workforce as an analyst. This program has
an 87% placement rate.
 Building Sciences – State accredited
apprenticeship programs in electrical and
plumbing. In addition, a program is offered
in HVAC. The plumbing program has
grown almost 100% in two years.
 Institute for Corporate & Public Safety
(ICPS) – ICPS is funded through a grant
with the Department of Homeland Security.
Fatality Planning for Rural Communities is
an example of a course developed and
delivered by ICPS.
Questions?
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