Trade classes and practical workshops

This internet-delivered advanced industrial wastewater cohort runs November 2 to 22. Course registration is through AETA; any DEQ licensing exam requires a separate application and fee.

This internet-delivered basic industrial wastewater cohort runs November 2 to 22. Course registration is through AETA; any DEQ licensing exam requires a separate application and fee.

This internet-delivered Class I wastewater cohort runs November 2 to 22. Course registration is through AETA; any DEQ licensing exam requires a separate application and fee.

This internet-delivered Class II wastewater cohort runs November 2 to 22. Course registration is through AETA; any DEQ licensing exam requires a separate application and fee.

Practice creating files and printing a 3D model. Makerspace 101 must be completed first, and a Bentonville Public Library card or Tech Card is required to use the Makerspace. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Work-zone training includes an Authorized Flagger portion after lunch. Lunch is provided. Two to three years of work-zone responsibility are preferred; the employer decides the experience prerequisite. Members must log in for member pricing.

SAU Tech AETA lists this dated course in Fayetteville. Confirm daily hours, street venue and enrollment details with the school. AETA lists a current Arkansas Basic Industrial Wastewater Operator License as a requirement to sit for the state exam, separate from course admission. Confirm state-exam eligibility and fees.

Online - national. Course sessions: Nov 3, 2026, Nov 5, 2026, Nov 10, 2026, Nov 12, 2026. Zoom and suitable device/camera; individual participation. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

An adult workshop on cutting-machine design software, including uploading and editing objects or fonts and sending a project to cut. Participants need prior machine-operation knowledge, access to their machine's design software and their own account login. Registration is offered.

Online - national. Course sessions: Nov 3, 2026, Nov 4, 2026, Nov 17, 2026, Nov 18, 2026. Zoom/device/camera; access to Google Slides for simulations. Course completion is distinct from taking and passing the CM-Lean exam. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

Regional - Ponca City, Oklahoma. Geotechnical and nondestructive-testing technology course. Daily hours require confirmation. The organizer sends a payment link after the registration form and confirms registration upon payment. Confirm current event details and registration with the organizer before committing.

NWA. Ages 13+; ages 8 to 12 with responsible adult. Organizer lists: Build and take home an Atari Punk Console synth kit. Registration opens Oct 20, 2026 at 7 AM Central. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

A webinar covering types of foreign ownership, control or influence risk and ways businesses can address them. Register by November 2 at 4 PM CST. Webinar access details are sent separately after registration.

Online aviation-industry webinar with Mike Busch on Continental Aerospace, parts pricing and supply-chain implications. Registration required.

NWA. Filing, record-keeping, accounting and pricing workshop with Grass Roots Taxes. Adult program. Registration opens Oct 14, 2026 at 7 AM Central. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

Regional - Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hands-on introduction to solenoid valves and troubleshooting. RSVP through the organizer. Continuing-education credit was not established. Confirm current event details and registration with the organizer before committing.

Online - national. Course sessions: Nov 5, 2026, Nov 12, 2026, Nov 19, 2026. Zoom and suitable device/camera. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

Hands-on orientation to studio cameras, lights, audio setup, video switching and recording projects. Designed for ages 15 and older; completing this orientation is required before using the Video Production Studio equipment.

Explore the landscape-inspired building by Marlon Blackwell Architects with a museum guide. Meet in the Institute lobby for this free indoor/outdoor tour, weather permitting; no tickets or reservations are required.

A guide explains Moshe Safdie's museum design and the engineering challenges of its site. Meet in the Garrison Lobby for this free hour-long indoor/outdoor tour, weather permitting; no tickets or reservations are required.

Build a toy dump truck at Fayetteville Home Depot. This free kids workshop introduces making as a family activity; supplies are limited. The Fayetteville #1403 form lists this date. Register with the store and check details before going.

A regional day of studio workshops for U.S. military veterans, with choices including woodcarving, introductory blacksmithing and stained glass. No prior art experience is required. Advance registration is required by phone at 479-253-5384. Eureka Springs is outside Benton and Washington counties.

Get oriented to the library's makerspace equipment and use policies before taking equipment classes or using the space. Designed for ages 10 and older; participants under 18 need a parental signature and the accompanying primary adult cardholder. Reserve a place; a library card or Tech Card is required for makerspace use.

A session of NWTI’s A/C Motors & Motor Controls industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation. Enrollment requires successful completion of Electrical Controls Troubleshooting or a passing prerequisite skills assessment.

A session of NWTI’s Ammonia Refrigeration Operator III industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation.

Online - national. Course sessions: Nov 9, 2026, Nov 10, 2026, Nov 16, 2026, Nov 17, 2026. Zoom and suitable device/camera. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

NWA. Registration opens Oct 19, 2026 at 7 AM Central. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

No technical background is required. Hands-on introduction to AI prompting and everyday workplace tasks. Check the provider section for classroom and enrollment details.

One-on-one appointments with Kimberly Randle. Register by November 9 at 4 PM CST; the counselor then contacts you to confirm an appointment time. Office hours pause from noon to 1 PM.

SAU Tech AETA lists this dated course in Lowell. Confirm daily hours, street venue and enrollment details with the school.

SAU Tech AETA lists this dated course in Lowell. Confirm daily hours, street venue and enrollment details with the school.

Fayetteville - November 12, 10 AM-noon as posted. Fayetteville Public Library's 3D Printing Learning Lab covers safe operation of its Bambu Lab printers. Registration opens October 22 at 7 AM as posted; the time zone is not stated. Ages 13+; ages 8-12 may attend with a responsible adult. Watch the training video and complete the preclass quiz before registering. The resulting library equipment-access badge is required to book its printers; it is not an occupational license or industry certification. The page does not state a fee or guarantee booking availability.

Designed for professionals who already use AI; includes Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio exercises. Check the provider section for classroom and enrollment details.

Explore how pop-ups and private events can help test a product idea and build a customer base. This From Maker to Market program is for participants 15 and older; registration is required.

SAU Tech AETA lists this dated course in Lowell. Confirm daily hours, street venue and enrollment details with the school.

Online - national. Course sessions: Nov 12, 2026. Zoom, camera and individual participant device; no specialist software required. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

Practice clearer RFIs, written change orders, project handoffs and jobsite conversations. This ABC members-only workshop costs $95 per person; reservations are required by November 6.

Mary Schopp of Bookkeeper Plus covers cash flow statements, balance sheets, general ledgers, payroll basics and tax reporting. This local business development session is presented by H&R Block.

An introduction to the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program for small businesses seeking to expand goods and services offerings to the federal government. Register by November 11 at 4 PM CST. Webinar access details are sent separately after registration.

Learn seasonal landscape maintenance, pruning, planting, perennial care and soil preparation to help a garden through winter. This evening class costs $25; registration is available through the organizer's event page.

Three-day chainsaw safety, maintenance and cutting course with field evaluation. No previous chainsaw experience is required. Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and long sleeves; equipment is provided. The course describes a Coler Mountain Bike Preserve field day, while its schedule lists the education center for all three days. Ask NWACC where to meet each day. Certification depends on evaluation.

Woodworker Jason Buss connects historic craftsmanship at Peel Mansion with the tools and approaches used by modern woodworkers. This one-hour program is free, with an RSVP link on the event page.

A session of NWTI’s A/C Motors & Motor Controls industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation. Enrollment requires successful completion of Electrical Controls Troubleshooting or a passing prerequisite skills assessment.

Intermediate workshop for ages 18+; blacksmithing experience is required. Intended for instructors and people considering teaching. ESSA says to call to register. Confirm daily hours and materials costs. Coaching for a certification demonstration does not promise automatic certification.

A session of NWTI’s Human-Machine Interfaces industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation.

Learn the library's 3D-printing process, from creating a file to printing a model in class. Complete Makerspace 101 first and reserve a place. This orientation is required before using the library's 3D printers; makerspace use requires a library card or Tech Card.

Fayetteville - November 17, 5:30-7:30 PM as posted. Fayetteville Public Library's 3D Printing Learning Lab covers safe operation of its Bambu Lab printers. Registration opens October 27 at 7 AM as posted; the time zone is not stated. Ages 13+; ages 8-12 may attend with a responsible adult. Watch the training video and complete the preclass quiz before registering. The resulting library equipment-access badge is required to book its printers; it is not an occupational license or industry certification. The page does not state a fee or guarantee booking availability.

Intended for software developers, technical professionals, business analysts and entrepreneurs. Build and test an AI proof of concept through guided exercises. Check the provider section for classroom and enrollment details.

Online - national. Course sessions: Nov 17, 2026, Nov 19, 2026, Dec 1, 2026, Dec 3, 2026. Blueprint Reading Basics / A3CM 100-level completion or provider skill-level check required. Zoom/device/camera. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

Chris Gauger explains EAA's merit-based youth flight scholarship program and its chapter-based administration. This online session is an introduction to the 2027 program; registration is required.

Regional travel: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Refrigerant-certification training followed by an exam; lunch is included and a study guide is recommended. Registration ends November 16, 2026; the organizer does not list a cutoff hour. Confirm enrollment and travel details with Locke Supply.

Learn about banking products and services available to small businesses and how to identify the services a business needs. Arvest Bank presents this half-hour financial education session.

A regional day of workshops and roundtable discussions for energy managers in public agencies and businesses. The program covers efficiency, sustainability and communicating energy needs. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM.

Learn studio camera, lighting, audio, video-switching and recording skills. Designed for ages 15 and older; this orientation is required before using the Video Production Studio equipment. Registration opens October 28.

Online - national. CFI Brian Sagi discusses recognizing and managing pilot cognitive workload. Organizer lists: Organizer states FAA WINGS credit; credit process not independently checked. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

Regional - Arkansas. Both days required. Organizer lists: Lunch; Organizer states 8 CEUs. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

Designed for professionals who already use AI tools. Covers prompting, research and workplace workflows. Check the provider section for classroom and enrollment details.

No technical experience is required. Introduces generative AI tools for writing, research and organizing information. Check the provider section for classroom and enrollment details.

One-on-one appointments with procurement counselor Kimberly Randle. Register by November 18 at 4 PM CST; the counselor then contacts you to confirm an appointment time.

The TD-7 session covers tools, controls and procedures for installing and starting a Daikin mini-split system.

Grace Underfanger of Crimson Fox Design Co. teaches participants how to make vinyl signage for their businesses. Adult workshop. Registration opens October 29.

Build a Christmas Car Ornament at Home Depot's free kids workshop for ages 5 to 12 with an accompanying adult. Registration opens November 7, and kits are available while supplies last.

A session of NWTI’s AC Variable Frequency Drives industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation.

NWA. Registration opens Nov 9, 2026; opening time not stated. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

A session of NWTI’s Electrical Controls Troubleshooting industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation.

Practice creating files and printing a 3D model. Makerspace 101 must be completed first, and a Bentonville Public Library card or Tech Card is required to use the Makerspace. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

A session of NWTI’s Introduction To Ammonia Refrigeration Operation industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation.

A session of NWTI’s Programmable Logic Controllers I industrial short course. Applications are handled by NWTI Foundation.

For people who are not yet certified. Four classes cover refrigerant safety, handling procedures and exam preparation, followed by an online certification test. A PC, laptop, tablet or mobile phone is required for the test. Meeting links are emailed before each class.

Practice basic woodworking and blacksmithing while making a white-oak chest with handmade hardware. Taught by Doug Stowe and Dale Custer for all experience levels. The five-day course is in Eureka Springs, outside Benton and Washington counties.

Mike Busch compares current aviation diesel-engine options, conversion costs, certification coverage and maintenance trade-offs. This national online webinar requires registration.

Learn Bambu Lab printer safety, approved materials and file preparation. Watch the introductory video and complete the pre-class quiz before registering; registration opens November 12. For ages 13 and up, or ages 8 to 12 with a responsible adult. Completing the lab is required before booking the library’s 3D printers.

Learn clay hand-building, texture and form while creating a ceramic winter village. This is one three-session course on December 3, 10 and 17, open to all ages and skill levels. The listed course price is $75, or $55 for museum members; advance booking is available.

Explore computer-aided clay work, custom tool design, 3D modeling, plastic and clay 3D printers, and laser cutting. This is one three-session course on December 5, 12 and 19. The listed course price is $195, or $165 for museum members; advance booking is available.

Make a Holiday Train at the free first-Saturday kids workshop. Designed for ages 5 to 12 with an accompanying adult; tools and materials are supplied. Registration opens November 7, with kits available while supplies last.

Learn the basics of fusing powdered glass to metal with high heat while making a pendant. This beginner workshop requires no previous experience and includes materials. Tickets are $35, or $28 for museum members; advance booking is available.

A Dale Carnegie-led lunch workshop on building trust, keeping crews, and retention, at AGC's Fayetteville office. Hiring and keeping people is the problem every NWA contractor names first, and this is $25 with lunch included.

R&E Supply lists its two-day LG Residential & Light Commercial Essentials course at the Little Rock training center. This is a regional trip for Northwest Arkansas HVAC professionals.

Make a holiday keepsake with local craftsman Jason Buss. The $15 registration includes one tree ornament kit and shared decorating materials. Preregistration is required for this all-ages workshop; young children need adult assistance.

Make an ornament inspired by Bucky, the historic Peel family rocking horse, with local craftsman Jason Buss. The $15 registration includes one ornament kit and shared decorating materials. Preregistration is required; young children need adult assistance.

Online - national. Course sessions: Oct 30, 2026, Nov 6, 2026, Nov 13, 2026, Nov 20, 2026. Excel and Google Drive access; Zoom and participant device. Confirm current registration, cost and event details with the organizer before committing.

EPA 608 is federally required to buy or handle refrigerant. ESCO runs the test online and it is the fastest route if your program did not include it.

NWACC's registered electrical apprenticeship combines 576 classroom hours with 8,000 paid on-the-job hours over four years. Applicants must be at least 18 and employed as a W-2 worker under an Arkansas-licensed master electrician.