We’re excited to invite you to connect with entrepreneurs at GTEC in Springdale, Arkansas! Mark your calendars for February 18th at 9:30 AM – we’d love to see you there!
28 days ago, Norma Jasso
Come join us February 18th, 2026 @ 9:00AM

Thank you, La Maxxima 103.1FM!!

Shout out to La Maxxima for inviting Idalia to share more about The Academy and our mission! We're grateful for the chance to connect with the community and highlight adult education opportunities.

Thank you for all you do to support our community and local education!

28 days ago, Laura Cartegena
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The Academy is excited to announce that we will be offering a one of a kind in-person version of our Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator Class.

Starting February 9th, the class will be offered at the Fort Smith Goodwill Store (3225 S, 74th St.), repeating Monday and Wednesday and building off each other until March 5th. The classes will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

To the learn about the class, please proceed to the course section of our website. If you would like to enroll in this class, you are welcome to fill out the form within the the course section or come into one of our Goodwill stores and speak with a Career Navigator.

Contact Norma Medina at 501-519-0091 or njasso@goodwillar.org with any questions!
29 days ago, Katelyn Schesser
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Due to lingering snow and continued road conditions, The Academy, will not have classes on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The building will be open so if you need anything, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 479-595-8818!

#AdultEducation #TheAcademySpringdale
29 days ago, Laura Cartegena
Inclement weather update
Wait! Not yet!

Due to lingering snow and continued road conditions, The Academy, will not have classes on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Stay safe & warm!
30 days ago, Laura Cartegena
Inclement weather update
Due to lingering snow and hazardous road conditions, The Academy will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Stay safe and warm! We can't wait to see you!
about 1 month ago, Laura Cartegena
Inclement weather update
Due to inclement weather, The Academy, will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Stay safe and warm!
about 1 month ago, Laura Cartegena
Inclement weather update
Due to inclement weather The Academy will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Stay safe and warm!
about 1 month ago, Laura Cartegena
Inclement weather update!
We had such a wonderful morning hosting Morning Brew last week!

A huge thank you to the Springdale Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to welcome community members to our campus. We loved connecting, sharing conversations, and opening our doors to our community. We’re so grateful for the opportunity!
3 months ago, Laura Cartegena
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Women speaking to the audience
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View of the audience

It’s National Medical Assistant Week!
We want to give a big shoutout to our amazing CCMA instructors!
Thank you for everything you do to support our students and help them build bright futures in healthcare. We’re so grateful for your hard work and dedication every single day!

#CCMA #TheAcademy #HealthcareEducation

4 months ago, Laura Cartegena
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From welding sparks to medical careers - our graduates are doing amazing things! 🔥💉💊 Come see what your future could look like at The Academy! Stop by our campus to learn more and enroll in one of our hands-on programs - now including Construction!

4 months ago, Laura Cartegena
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Ready to Build Your Future?
We’re now enrolling for our Construction Class!
Learn hands-on skills, gain real-world experience, and step into a career that’s always in demand.

🚨Join the build - Enroll today!
📍GTEC – 2100 S. Old Missouri Rd. Springdale, Arkansas
📞479-595-8818
academy@goodwillar.org
5 months ago, Laura Cartegena
Construction Classes
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
11 months ago, Natasha Martinez
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Precision is key! Our Pharmacy Technician students are learning to double-check every detail to ensure patient safety. Ready to start your career in healthcare? Join us today and make a difference in the world of pharmacy.
11 months ago, The Academy Springdale
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Shaping the future, one blueprint at a time! 💡 Our N.C.C.E.R. students are learning the skills to design, plan, and build the world around us.
11 months ago, The Academy Springdale
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Career Change Ahead! 🚀 The Academy at Goodwill: hands-on training in high-demand fields. Gain the skills you need for success. • Condensed courses • Affordable tuition • Certified training Start building your future today!
12 months ago, Lane Gammel
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Shoutout to the incredible Fabi, our guiding light here at GTEC🌟 During National School Counseling Week, we celebrate all the hard work, dedication, and care that you put into helping students succeed. Thank you for being a constant source of support, guidance, and inspiration to us all. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙
about 1 year ago, The Academy Springdale
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Take a look at these posters created by our Excel students! What a creative way to honor Black History Month and showcase the creativity and voices of our school community.
about 1 year ago, The Academy Springdale
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black history month posters
black history month poster
Our Operations Manager had the pleasure of hosting a private Mental Health and First Aid certification course for the amazing team at CASA of Northwest Arkansas. Thank you to CASA for all the incredible work you do in our community!
about 1 year ago, The Academy Springdale
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When the staff gets curious and decides to try on the welding shields for size! Who knows, maybe one day we'll take the full course!
about 1 year ago, The Academy Springdale
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