Little Rock

🎓✨ Celebrating Success at The Academy – Little Rock! ✨🎓

Join us as we celebrate a huge milestone at The Academy at Little Rock during our Graduation Ceremony on January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM! 🎉

We invite friends, family, and community members—whether you have a loved one currently attending the Academy or you’re simply curious about our mission—to come experience what makes our Academy so special. This is a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the impact of our programs and the dedication of our students.

We are beyond excited and incredibly proud of our graduating cohort for their hard work, commitment, and perseverance. 🌟 Come help us cheer them on as they take the next step toward their goals and future careers!

📅 Date: January 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Academy at Little Rock

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎓💙

✨ Cheers to an Amazing Year at The Academy at Goodwill – Little Rock! ✨

As we wrap up this year, we want to say THANK YOU to everyone who walked through our doors in 2025! Whether you joined us for forklift training, CCMA, welding, or any of the other classes we offer, it has truly been our pleasure to be part of your journey.

We are incredibly proud of all of our graduates and love watching you excel, grow, and soar toward your dreams. Your hard work and dedication inspire us every single day! 🎓💪

And guess what… we are READY for 2026!
📅 Classes begin January 26th for our Main Four Programs:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Welding

Certified Pharmacy Technician

NCCER CORE Construction

📌 Please note: We will be closed on New Year’s Day, but we’ll return to normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd.

Here’s to new goals, new opportunities, and another incredible year ahead. We’ll see you all in 2026! 🎉🚀

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from The Academy in Little Rock! ✨🎄

We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and amazing holiday week filled with joy, rest, and quality time with loved ones ❤️🎁

📚 Class Update:
• Classes are closed this week
• We will be back in session Monday, December 29th

🏢 Office Hours:
• The Academy will be out of office Thursday, December 25, 2025
• We will reopen Friday, December 26th

Enjoy your holiday break, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back soon! 🎉🎓

🎉 Welcome Our New CPR Instructors! 🎉
Today was an exciting day at The Academy as we proudly introduced our two new CPR instructors, Ms. Shanta Smith and Ms. Sha Montgomery, who taught their very first CPR class today—and it was such a fun, engaging, and hands-on experience! 👏🫀
Here at The Academy, we offer CPR classes that certify you to save lives. Whether you’re advancing your career or just want to be prepared in an emergency, our CPR courses give you the skills and confidence that truly make a difference.
🚑 CPR Class Details:
✔️ Classes offered multiple times each month
✔️ $50 per class
✔️ Runs approximately 3–4 hours
✔️ Certification through the American Heart Association
✔️ Choose from BLS (Basic Life Support) or Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid
📍 Location: 7400 Scott Hamilton Road, Little Rock, Arkansas
📞 Call us: 501-372-5100
Come learn life-saving skills with our amazing instructors and become certified today. You never know when you might be the one who saves a life! ❤️🙌

🌟 Hands-On Training. Real-World Skills. Bright Futures. 🌟

Pictured below are our dedicated Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) students putting their skills into action! 🩺✨ Through hands-on practice, our students train in the same skills they’ll use every day in the medical field—building confidence, competence, and professionalism.

In our CCMA program, students learn essential medical assistant skills such as taking vitals, patient care, and medical charting, while also gaining valuable experience in phlebotomy, EKGs, and other diagnostic testing procedures.

Our students are guided by the amazing Ms. Myia Miller, whose dedication and passion ensure each student is fully prepared—not only to pass the NHA exam, but to excel as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant in the workforce. 💙

✨ Program Highlights:

💲 Tuition: $2,100

⏱️ Program Length: 16 weeks

👕 Scrubs provided

📝 Resume & job placement support

💼 Starting pay: $16–$20 per hour

🚀 A strong building block toward advanced medical careers

📞 Ready to get started or learn more?
Call us at 501-372-5100
📧 Email: academy@goodwillar.org

📍 Visit us at 7400 Scott Hamilton Road, Little Rock, AR 72209

✨ Take the first step toward your medical career today—your future starts here! 🩺💙

🔥 Sparks are flying in our Welding Program! 🔥

Pictured below are our welding students hard at work during practice simulations for their upcoming AWS certification testing—putting skills to the test and building confidence for exam day! 💪🧑‍🏭

Our students are trained by the incredibly talented Mr. Corey Hampton, whose dedication, hands-on instruction, and commitment to student success truly set this program apart. He takes the time to ensure every student is properly trained, prepared, and ready to succeed in the welding field.

✨ Program Highlights:
🔧 Tuition: $3,775.00
⏱️ Program Length: 16 weeks
🥾 Welding kits & safety boots provided
📄 Resume assistance & job placement support
💼 Graduates can start earning around $20/hour

Interested in getting started, learning more, or taking a tour of our Little Rock location?

📞 Call: 501-372-5100
📧 Email: academy@goodwillar.org

📍 Visit: 7400 Scott Hamilton Road, Little Rock, AR

Take the first step toward a skilled trade and a solid career—your future in welding starts here! ⚡

✨ Today at The Academy, we hosted our Health & Wellness Fair — and it was a huge success! ✨

We had the pleasure of welcoming some incredible organizations, including the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, My Pink Move, Baptist Health Medical Center, the Arkansas Department of Health, and many more!

These amazing partners provided health screenings, flu shots, valuable resources, and referrals to help our community stay informed and empowered.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, participated, and took advantage of all the helpful information offered today. Your engagement truly made this event special! 💙

We’re already planning to bring more events like this in the near future — so stay tuned! 👀✨

🌟 Calling All Academy Alumni! 🌟 We’re excited to invite you to our College and Career Resource Fair at the Goodwill Outlet GRC! Join us for a fantastic opportunity to connect with employers, colleges, and community resources. Don’t miss this chance to explore new opportunities and reconnect with fellow alumni. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉 If it rains, don’t worry, this event will be moved to indoors.

👢 Boots on the Ground! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ A huge THANK YOU to Work Wear Safety for showing up and supporting our Welding and Construction students with steel toe boots! Your generosity helps ensure our students are geared up and ready to step confidently into their careers. We appreciate your partnership in helping them build a safe and successful future! 🔧🔨🔥 #WorkReady #SkilledTrades #Welding #Construction #SteelToeSupport #PartnershipMatters

🌿🎉 You're Invited to “Good on the Grass”! 🎉🌿 Join us for a fun-filled day at GTEC’s College and Career/Resource Fair — an exciting outdoor event packed with community resources, food, games, and great vibes! 📅 Date: May 29, 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: 7400 Scott Hamilton Dr, Little Rock, AR 72209 🎯 Whether you're exploring education and career opportunities or just looking for a day of family fun, this event is for YOU! Expect: ✅ Career & college resources ✅ Delicious food ✅ Outdoor games and entertainment ✅ Community networking 💬 For more info, contact: 📞 501-366-2879 📧 mwilliams@excelcenterar.org 📣 Spread the word and tag a friend — we can't wait to see you on the grass! 🌞 #GoodOnTheGrass #GTEC #CommunityFair #LittleRockEvents #CareerAndCollegeFair

🎓 Interested in Healthcare? Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician! 💊 Ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in the medical field? Our Pharmacy Technician Training Program at Goodwill is now accepting students for both morning and afternoon sessions—designed to fit your busy life! 🧪 What You'll Learn: *How to assist pharmacists in preparing medications *Understanding prescriptions and dosage calculations *Pharmacy law and ethics *Inventory control and customer service *Preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) 🌟 Why Choose Us? ✅ Industry-aligned curriculum ✅ Hands-on training in real pharmacy settings ✅ SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE – We don’t want finances to be a barrier to your future ✅ Support from caring instructors and career coaches ✅ Fast-track to employment in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and clinics 📍 Classes held at The Academy at Goodwill 🕗 Choose between morning or afternoon sessions to suit your schedule 📞 Call us today at 501-372-5100 ext. 1205 🌐 Or visit www.goodwilltec.org to apply or learn more 📢 Don’t wait—change your future today with the skills employers are looking for! #PharmacyTech #CareerTraining #GoodwillTEC #HealthcareJobs #ScholarshipsAvailable #ArkansasJobs #TrainForSuccess

Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant! Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMAs) play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential support to physicians and care teams, and making a real difference in patients’ lives. Our 15-week CCMA course is designed to equip you with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this fast-growing field. In this class, you will learn clinical procedures, patient care techniques, medical terminology, and more — everything you need to confidently step into a healthcare career. 📅 Open enrollment is now underway for the May 12, 2025 session! 🕘 Morning and afternoon classes available to fit your schedule. 🎓 Scholarships are available to those who qualify! Ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare? 📩 Submit your interest form today at www.goodwilltec.org

Build Your Future — One Tiny Home at a Time! Our NCCER Core Construction class is in full swing, and students are putting their skills to work by building real tiny homes! 🔨✨ The NCCER course teaches essential construction skills including: ✅ Basic Safety ✅ Construction Math ✅ Hand & Power Tools ✅ Blueprint Reading ✅ Employability & Communication Skills …and much more! Whether you're looking to start a career in the trades or gain hands-on experience, this is your chance to build something big — starting small. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!!!!!!! 🗓 Open Enrollment is now underway for our next class starting May 12, 2025! Interested? Submit your interest form at: https://www.goodwilltec.org/

We're thrilled to share that our new GTEC website is now live! From now on, you can find everything about The Excel Center and The Academy at this one-stop-shop: goodwilltec.org. Can't wait for you all to check it out! 🎉 #GoodwillAR

Kickstart your career or fresh start with The Academy at Goodwill! Gain hands-on training in high-demand fields, condensed and affordable programs leading to certified success. Build your future today! • Condensed: Fit learning into your busy schedule • Affordable: Invest in yourself without breaking the bank • Certified: Earn industry-recognized credentials

You’re looking at our newest Certified Clinical Medical Assistants! 🎉🥳Led by instructor Myia Miller, these incredible women passed their NHA exams and are ready to make their mark in the medical field. 🩻🩺⚕️We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication! Next step: Graduation! 🎓

Last week, we celebrated NINE Pharmacy Technician graduates from The Academy at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas! We are so proud of these individuals and look forward to seeing what amazing things they accomplish. 🥳 Interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician? Sign up now: https://www.goodwillar.org/event-details.../pharmtech #goodwillar #lookforthegood #teambluear #theacademy

Did you know?!💡 The Academy at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education, provides the training needed to secure new employment and advance your career. The goal of each program is to provide opportunities for non-traditional students to earn industry credentials and certifications that lead directly to employment in jobs that guarantee a living wage! ❤️ Learn more about what courses you can take at The Academy: https://www.goodwillar.org/academy1 📲 #goodwillar #teambluear #lookforthegood #academy

Are you interested in learning more about UX Design or Digital Marketing? We offer a variety of Google certifications including: - Google Project Management Certification - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification - Google UX Design Certification - Google E-commerce and Digital Marketing Certification Learn more and fill out an interest form here: https://www.goodwillar.org/academy1 📲 #goodwillar #theacademy #googlecertification #courses

Last week, we celebrated EIGHT welding graduates of The Academy at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas! 🥳 Learn how you can get your welding certification here: https://www.goodwillar.org/event-details.../welding 📲 #goodwillar #lookforthegood #teambluear #theacademy