The Entrepreneurship Training Consortium was formed in 2008 to deliver the same seven courses with common curriculum, textbooks and faculty.  Each course counts towards a Technical Certificate in Business and/or a two-year Business Degree.

These common curriculum colleges are Arkansas State University-Beebe, East Arkansas Community College, North Arkansas College, Northwest Arkansas Community College, Ouachita Technical College, Pulaski Technical College, Southern Arkansas University Tech, South Arkansas Community College, Southeast Arkansas College, and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.

In addition to a “traditional” student approach, entrepreneurship courses are imbedded in technology programs such as welding, automotive, hospitality/tourism, retail, and cosmetology. These courses are designed to provide the skills necessary for starting and managing a business.  There are also noncredit short courses being developed for existing small business owners/employees and dislocated workers that have no time for semester-based instruction.

For more information on how AATYC can help you meet your business needs, please contact Steve Lease at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (479) 424-0071.

AATYC Entrepreneurship Training Consortium Member Colleges and Contact Information

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship