U. S. Steel and Entergy Arkansas Partner with Arkansas
Northeastern College
to Offer The Steel Tech Academy for High School Seniors
U. S. Steel's Big River Steel
facility and Entergy Arkansas, have entered into a partnership
with Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) to support The Steel
Tech Academy, a hands-on internship program for high school
students to prepare them for career opportunities in the steel
industry. This partnership includes an investment of
$75,000 from Entergy Arkansas and $225,000 from U. S. Steel.
The investment demonstrates a robust commitment to the local
communities and their future.
"This is exciting news for Arkansas high school students," said
Dr. Jamie Frakes, Associate Vice President for Workforce
Development and Allied Technologies, Arkansas Northeastern
College. "With more people leaving the workforce than
entering the workforce, there is an urgent need and value in
having a sustainable pipeline of prepared talent, interested and
ready-to-enter careers in the local steel industry. I'd
like to thank U. S. Steel and Entergy Arkansas for investing in
this partnership."
"U. S. Steel is thrilled to help make The Steel Tech Academy a
reality," said Daniel R. Brown, U. S. Steel's Senior Vice
President - Advanced Technology Steelmaking and Chief Operating
Officer for Big River Steel. "U. S. Steel is investing in
our operations in Arkansas because the future of steelmaking is
here. This program will train the next generation to keep
steel mined, melted and made in America."
The Steel Tech Academy is envisioned as a two-year paid
internship program, with the first year taking place during
students' senior year in high school and the second year
continuing after high school graduation. ANC will begin
recruiting students for The Steel Tech Academy with an
"Internship Week" to be held in the summer of 2023. U. S.
Steel and other partners will be on-hand to make presentations,
interview interested candidates for internships, and make
internship offers to specific students.
Students participating in the Academy will be immersed in
steelmaking processes, industrial technology, and manufacturing
principles to prepare them for making immediate contributions.
Some of the courses that will be considered for inclusion in the
curriculum include: Basic Metallurgy, Basic Electricity, Basic
Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Maintenance Welding, and Industrial
Safety.
Internship opportunities will be project-based and will involve
"bringing the company" to the classroom/lab, rather than
students visiting production facilities. Beginning late in
the first year and continuing into the second year, however, the
internship will immerse students in steelmaking operations under
the supervision of company partners. Internships will
occur around the class schedules.
ANC staff will be providing information to area high schools for
interested students to learn more about the program and how to
apply.
The Steel Tech Class Timeline
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Things to know before applying for The Steel Tech Academy
We are excited about your interest in applying for this amazing
two-year program — The Steel Tech Academy. Be sure to look
over the information below. If this program peaks your
interest and is right for you, please apply!
Requirements
FAQ
Application
Courses
Steel Tech Academy Workshop (MANDATORY)
Contact
For more information, please email
steeltechacademy@smail.anc.edu or
call Director for the Technical Center,
Michael Graham, at 870-762-1020 ext. 1607.
Credentials Earned
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Associate of Applied Science - Steel
Industry Technology
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Certificate of Proficiency -
Industrial Electrical
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Certificate of Proficiency - General
Industry
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American Heart Assocation - First
Aid CPR
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OSHA 10 - General Industry
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Core 4 Heavy Equipment Operator
Licenses (aerial lift, scissor lift, rough terrain forklift,
and counterbalance forklift)
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National Career Readiness
Certificate
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