In January 2015, Rural Development Partners (RDP) partnered with Arkansas Northeastern College and WATCO to provide investment funds to train the local workforce for Material Handling jobs. Arkansas Northeastern College - Solutions Group has received grant funding from RDP to train the local area workforce on heavy equipment operation. In 2021, RDP awarded an additional grant for a similar sustainable project. Director for Industrial Training, Stacey Walker, and the Tech Center Director, established the training plan and line of communication for this proposal. Solutions Group training partner, United Rentals is providing the first phase in this project, which is an Authorized Instructor Training Program. During the week of March 15th, Solutions Group instructors, Josh Chipman, Ibrahim Alisic, and Mike Street trained with United Rentals instructor, Gary Barth to become Authorized Trainers for Core 4 Heavy Equipment. Core 4 includes Rough Terrain Forklift, Counter Balance Forklift, Scissor Lift, and Aerial Boom Lift. These four pieces of machinery are used by almost every industry in Mississippi County. After successful completion of this training program. ANC Solutions Group intends to extend this training to targeted populations of our service region. These populations include Tech Center students 18+ years old, Local Business/Industries, and ANC Welding/Construction Technology/Aviation degree-seeking students.
Part of the Authorized Instructor Training included hands-on demonstration and practical exams, inspection and rigging, operation of the variety of different machinery, maintenance/upkeep, and teaching techniques for different targeted audiences. After successful completion, these trainers will be able to train the workforce and provide operator certifications through United Rentals for Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, and Aerial boom lifts.
Also funded by RDP was a Rough Terrain Forklift from United Rentals to train effectively at ANC Center for Allied Technologies. Training can also be conducted onsite at a company. Special thanks to Rural Development Partners (Kaye Grahn), United Rentals (Gary Barth and Cody Griggs) as well as the instructors and administrators.
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