Today at our NWTI Board of Directors' meeting, we had the pleasure of having Jessie James Payne lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jessie is enrolled in our Adult Education Center "Teen Program." And he is on track to earn his Arkansas High School equivalency diploma this week.
Jessie is a Certified Nursing Assistant at The Maples . The Maples specializes in providing short-term transitional services and long-term care services for seniors. He works between 30 to 35 hours a week while attending morning classes at our center.
After completing his Arkansas High School equivalent diploma, Jessie plans to continue his education and enroll in a Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
Please join us in congratulating, celebrating and supporting Jessie James Payne! #diploma #adulted #nwti #celebrate #achievement #workforceeducation #nwarkansas #education
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our NWTI Family to yours!
#christmas #newyears #happyholidays #nwti
MORE FROM BEHIND THE SCENES of a CDL truck inspection video shoot.
This step by step video conducted by NWTI CDL instructor Lonnie O'Bryant (in the orange gloves) will show just how a currently valid semi-truck inspection is conducted, as there are new rules out there. NWTI Director of Business Partnerships (and ace videographer) Aaron Chastain is making sure all the angles are captured, and the sound quality is good!
Stay tuned, our YouTube Channel will have the finished product uploaded after the holidays. #cdl #truckinspection #nwti #teamwork #americantrucking #transportation #trucking #semitruck
BEHIND THE SCENES...of a CDL truck inspection video shoot.
Today in one of our main lots, we're filming a video of the new way semi-trucks are to be inspected. This step by step video courtesy of NWTI CDL instructor Lonnie O'Bryant (in the NWTI trucker hat) will show just how a valid semi-truck inspection is conducted.
NWTI Director of Business Partnerships (and ace videographer) Aaron Chastain is making sure all the angles are captured, and the sound quality is good!
Stay tuned to our YouTube Channel for the finished product which should be uploaded after the holidays. #cdl #truckinspection #nwti #teamwork #americantrucking #transportation
Today in our Student Center, we celebrated the retirement of two outstanding individuals! Dr. Debra Walker and Mr. Scott Plumlee.
Dr. Walker has been at NWTI for almost 10 years as Chairperson and Instructor of our Nursing Program. She had this to say about her impending retirement at the end of this year: "I have always believed that we have one of the best nursing programs in the state. I believe it's the right time for me to move on. But it is also time for our other nursing instructors to leave the nest, but I know they will fly."
Scott Plumlee, Automotive Technology Instructor has been with Northwest Technical Institute since January of 2001. He started part-time, and went to full-time in August of 2004. Scott started our High School Automotive Program in 2008 as a pilot program. Mr. Plumlee said this about his time at NWTI, "I got the opportunity to do my dream job, and at the best 'darn' school in the state!"
We will all miss you both very much, as will all our students and alumni. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. #nwti #northwesttechnicalinstitute #automotive #nursing #lpnprogram #automotivetechnology #workforceeducation #nwarakansas #appreciation
Twila Corter is a Grandmother and cancer survivor. She recently earned her GED through our Adult Education Center. Her story is a true inspiration. See it here: https://youtu.be/PyexZFfuP_g #adulteducation #nwti #ged #arkansasworkforceconnections #nwarkansas
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From the NWTI Family to you and yours: HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING! #thanksgiving #thanksgivinghours #businesshours #nwtiholidayhours
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We thank you in advance for your continued support of NWTI, and wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
The Springdale Chamber of Commerce' Marshallese Youth Initiative came to visit us here at NWTI today. These students are ready to learn, grow, and make an impact!
This energetic group learned about what programs we offer, and basic information about each and why they may interested in them. Our tour guides and instructors took time to explain what hands-on learning actually means. You see it in the classroom and then actually go do it yourself in a lab or shop!
And see those "bingo cards" in some of the photos? Well just to make extra sure almost everyone is paying attention, we have squares on the cards, and those squares have questions in them. And to get the answers, you have to pay attention to the speakers in order to get them. There were fabulous prizes to be won!
A big thank you to the Springdale Chamber and the Springdale School District for bringing this great group of future stars to come see us!
This program was made possible by the generous support of Springdale School District and the AEP Foundation, at the recommendation of Southwestern Electric Power Company - SWEPCO. #swepco #sdaleschools #marshallese #mei #nwti #springdalechamber #nwarkansas
Happy National Apprenticeship Week! So just what is National Apprenticeship Week?
NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry representatives, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and Federal, State, and Local government agencies.
These agencies come together to host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for strengthening our economy by developing a highly skilled workforce to meet industry needs, and create pathways for career seekers.
NAW gives Registered Apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices in their communities. There are MANY events going on in the state of Arkansas this week!
More information about National Apprenticeship Week can be found here: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week
Congratulations to our latest CDL graduating class!
They've earned their license(s) and they're ready to take on the world of transportation. Think about it, if our trucks stopped rolling down the streets and highways, EVERYTHING here in the USA would grind to a halt. Trucking is THAT important, and so is our NWTI CDL program.
Go get it class of November 2024! #CDL #trucking #adhe #nwti #workforceeducation #votech
Yesterday we honored our NWTI Veterans with a special breakfast of biscuits & gravy, pastries, juice and coffee.
We also commemorate them 365/24/7 with individual plaques on our NWTI Wall of Honor.
Thank you to our #NWTI #veterans and ALL veterans! #veteransday #gratitude #service #armedforces #freedom
We honor all that have served and are currently serving. THANK YOU. ..For everything. #veteransday #service #veterans #honor #duty #sacrifice #usarmedforces
THIS SATURDAY!!!! It's Pet Wellness Expo time again!
Last year here in NWTI's Main Campus' South parking lot, we welcomed all sorts of our animal friends. Dogs, cats, and more. Over 600 services were rendered! Microchipping service will be available, as well pet vaccinations, and a drive-thru clinic. So be sure to come see us this Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
Not just a good day, but a healthy and fun one too! More details on the Animal League of Washington County website: bit.ly/48oBgt3 Or call them at: 479.263.7058 #dogs #cats #pets #petwellness #nwti #animalleagueofwashingtoncounty
Determined, generous, and optimistic are three words that describe Twila Corter as a
successful GED student.
Twila enrolled at our NWTI Adult Education Center in June 2019. She was not new to the GED process. She had spent the previous year studying at another adult education center that was further away from her home and workplace. The distance made it difficult for her to attend class. She was excited to discover a more convenient location to continue her GED studies. Twila revealed her determination early in her first weeks of class.
She attended class for 4 hours, from 8:30-12:30, every morning, before she left to feed her elderly neighbor his lunch and arrive at work for her 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift. She didn’t have much time to study outside of school, so she studied during the weekends and her work lunch breaks...
We'll have much more about Twila and her journey to success in the upcoming days. We'll even have a video for you! Here are a few behind the scenes photos of Twila being interviewed! #nwti #success #GED #adulteducation #insprational
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT! NWI CLOSING AT 3PM TODAY! #severeweather #closings #staysafe
More Halloween at NWTI - - lots more costumes, lots more fun! #halloween #costumes #candy #costumecontest #nwti
Today at our Adult Education facility we celebrated our own Director of Adult Education, Nick Ryburn being awarded the Arkansas Association of Continuing and Adult Education's (AACAE) "Outstanding Adult Education Administrator of the Year!
Nick accepted the award at last week's AACAE annual meeting in Hot Springs, AR.
The NWTI Adult Education staff and faculty are a tight knit group, and it shows in how much they appreciate each other. Great job Nick! And great job Adult Ed keeping it a secret... #congratulations #AACAE #adulteducation #nwti #award #nickryburn #nwarkansas
We want to thank Regions Bank for coming by to see and educate our students this week.
They setup in our Student Center and brought lots of financial information and advice, plus some cool swag!
Ben Fernandez and Roy Lee, we appreciate you stopping by on behalf of Regions Bank. Because when our students graduate and start making that money, it's good to actually know what to do with it. #regionsbank #banks #finances #nwti #nwarkansas
