As the national focus on education continues to grow, so does the need for institutions of higher education to strengthen the voice for support and collaboration. Six two-year colleges from across the northern region of Arkansas are forming the North Arkansas Two-Year College Consortium (NATYC). The NATYC’s mission is to strive to meet the education and workforce needs of North Arkansas citizenry and the business community through collaboration in programs, services and innovation in higher education and workforce training.

Consortium participants will meet several times a year to discuss opportunities and activities concerning the group and its’ involvement. These activities may include discussions on appropriations requests, grant applications, curriculum development and training opportunities.

The members of the consortium are listed below:

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (Bentonville)

North Arkansas College (Harrison)

Arkansas State University- Mountain Home

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Ozarka College (Melbourne)

Black River Technical College (Pocahontas)

NATYC will work to combine intellectual expertise providing cutting-edge programs for workforce education and 4-year transfer opportunities while coordinating resources and specializations in the compilation of grant proposals. The consortium will combine efforts to provide regional education and training opportunities to meet the workforce needs of North Arkansas. Moreover, these schools will promote a regional and statewide view of education and workforce needs to better meet the education and professional opportunities for Arkansas’ citizens.

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