Business & Industry

 

BUSINESS & industry

At Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus, the Business and Industry Department serves as a dynamic engine for workforce development. We connect industry and education to deliver responsive training solutions that help individuals skill, upskill, and reskill for today's job market.

We are dedicated to building a competitive, future-ready workforce—whether you're a company looking to develop your talent or a professional looking to grow. Through innovation, partnerships, and customized learning pathways, we help move people and businesses forward.

 
 

We design and deliver training that meets the real needs of employers and employees across Arkansas. Our services include:

  • Customized Workforce Training: Tailored programs delivered onsite, online, or on campus.

  • Industry Certifications: OSHA, SACA, AWS, Forklift, Leadership, and more.

  • Career Pathway Development: Helping employers build internal pipelines through structured training.

  • Upskilling & Reskilling Programs: Rapid training for emerging technologies and career transitions.

  • Grant & Partnership Support: We help secure funding and coordinate resources to lower the cost of training.

We serve sectors including advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance, healthcare, transportation, and more.

 

Our impact

  • Thousands trained annually through industry partnerships, open enrollment, and customized trainings.

  • Workforce pipelines built for companies across Arkansas, from small businesses to global manufacturers.

  • Retention and promotion rates improved through targeted upskilling strategies.

We don’t just provide training—we help transform workplaces and careers.

 

Is your industry interested in customized training? Contact us to discuss the possibilities. 

 

ABB Career Readiness Program

Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, in collaboration with ABB Ozark, held its thrid career readiness program designed to equip individuals with the skills and credentials needed for success in the industrial workforce. The program featured four hands-on modules led by experienced ATU-Ozark instructors, offering participants practical training in advanced manufacturing.

Seven students completed the customized pre-career training program and are already making an impact. Each earned three college credit hours from ATU-Ozark and a nationally recognized SACA certification. These graduates are now officially part of the ABB team, turning training into action on day one!

AWS Professional Welding Skilled Certification Course

ATU-Ozark held a week long accelerated course designed for experienced welders who were seeking to obtain their American Welding Society (AWS) professional welder certification.

 

Contact Us 

rmikles

Ryan Mikles

Vice Chancellor of Business Innovation and Economic Development
Technology and Academic Support
1700 Helberg Lane, Suite 121
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 508-3348
 

 

Brooke Elser

Brooke Elser

Administrative Specialist III
Technology and Academic Support, Suite 131
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-2117

belser@atu.edu