General Info

Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute strives to provide quality, low cost training to individuals who are interested in becoming gainfully employed. The school offers specialized training by qualified, experienced faculty in 14 full-time programs (see below) that range in length from 37 to 53 weeks. It also offers three short-term programs (see below); evening classes; and customized on-site industry training. The low student to instructor ratio allows students to obtain more hands-on training in the lab/shop areas and individualized instruction in the classroom. For those individuals interested in obtaining a GED, Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute offers free day and nighttime ABE/GAE classes. The classes are held on the main campus in Forrest City and in various other locations (Brinkley, Clarendon, Hickory Ridge, Hughes, Marianna, Parkin, and Wynne). To better serve the community, Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute prides itself on maintaining low tuition rates, minimum mark-up on textbooks and supplies, no remedial classes, and free transportation (within the school’s service area). Financial aid assistance, career counseling, and professional development organizations such as SkillsUSA are just a few of the additional services provided. Instructors at Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute maintain contact with area business and industry personnel which allows instructors to pass on information concerning job openings to current and former students. For more information on programs, financial aid, etc., call or visit the website at www.crti.tec.ar.us. *Available programs – full-time: Auto Body Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Basic Drafting Technology, Business Technology - Accounting, Business Technology - Administrative Office, Child Care, Computer Repair and Networking, Cosmetology, Industrial Equipment Technology, Major Appliance Service, Practical Nursing, Residential Construction/Carpentry, Residential Heat & Air Conditioning, Welding. Short-term programs: Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant, Tractor Trailer Driving.