The Welding certification program at Black River Technical College is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in welding. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extensive hands-on training, students learn various welding processes, techniques, and safety procedures that meet industry standards. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to earn their American Welding Society (AWS) certification, increasing their employability and opening up numerous job opportunities within the welding industry.
Black River Technical College’s Pocahontas Campus is a college in Pocahontas, Arkansas, providing academic, career, technical, and workforce education. Its occupational fields include Automation Technology, Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A), Emergency Medical Technician, and Welding, among other programs. The college also offers associate degrees, GED education, general education, business, nursing and allied health, law enforcement and firefighting, and online career programs. Student resources include financial aid, scholarships, career placement, class schedules, tutoring, advising, a library, and distance education. Black River Technical College serves students through campus-based and online learning options, with additional support for workforce training and concurrent or dual enrollment. The Pocahontas Campus is one of the institution’s locations in Northeast Arkansas.