Southwest Arkansas has many amenities that make it perfect for both large industries and small businesses to call home. Through the UAHT Industry Relations and Workforce Development departments, we provide employers the tools to connect with well-trained employees, further training to existing employees, and offer customized training solutions.
We work with our clients to ensure our trainings exceed all requirements and on a schedule that is best for them. Our team’s mission mirrors that of UAHT as we strive to offer comprehensive educational services to our communities in Hempstead, Lafayette, Nevada, Miller, Bowie and Cass counties.
Hempstead Hall and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are proud to offer free training space for our area businesses. Hempstead Hall will waive the room rental fees for any event where job-related training is being offered by a sponsoring Hempstead County business or industry as long as the event is being offered free-of-charge to the attendees. (Fees for specialized equipment, additional services, set up and/or off-schedule use may still apply.)
For more information about the UAHT Industry Relations or Workforce Development services, or to see if your event qualifies for the Workforce Development Rate, please contact Akili Moses Israel at
Career Training Programs
To register for Industry Training Classes, please contact: 870.722.8568
Commercial Truck Driver Training
UAHT is an Arkansas Trucking Academy (ArkTA) training site. You can be licensed and ready to start an exciting new career as a commercial truck driver with only 144 hours of classroom, simulation, and over-the-road instruction (144 clock hours).
Cardiac Training Center
To further our mission of providing a full range of educational services and products, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana serves as the region’s Cardiac Training Center for the American Heart Association.
American Heart Association courses provide the foundation for basic life saving techniques and can be customized for businesses or organizations. Beginning January 2020, the UAHT CTC will offer CPR certification classes to the general public.
Forklift Certification
UAHT holds forklift certifications classes at various times throughout the year. The Department of Labor requires any forklift operator to hold an OSHA forklift certification. Certification can increase workplace safety and productivity and lower costs. After successfully completing the course, a forklift operator card and certificate will be awarded to attendees.
Fiber Optic Technician
The Fiber Optic Technician program, in partnership with the Arkansas Fiber Academy, provides students with an opportunity to embark on a meaningful and rewarding career in the fiber broadband industry. Classroom and hands-on field experiences equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities employers look for when hiring fiber optic technicians to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber broadband to homes and businesses. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible for the Fiber Broadband Association OpTIC Path 3-year certification.
Meet the Director
Akili Moses Israel
Director of Industry Relations/Community Education and Kid's College
