CREST - Career Readiness, Education & Skills Training

08/18/2026

Hytrol, a founding partner of CREST, has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the future of Northeast Arkansas. With a dedicated $500,000 contribution to the CREST Center which is currently under construction on the campus of Arkansas State University. This transformational investment reflects Hytrol’s leadership in workforce development and its commitment to creating meaningful pathways for students, community members, and current employees to gain the skills, education, and opportunities needed for long-term career success. Through this partnership, Hytrol continues to serve as a trailblazer in strengthening the region’s workforce and investing in the people who will shape its future.

08/11/2026

CREST features Phillip Poston, Chief Administrative Officer of Hytrol, on discussing 'Why Industry Partnerships Matter.' Enrolling now for upcoming classes!

07/31/2026

We attended 100 Families Greene County Initiative Family Fest 2026 last night! Thank you all who stopped by our table! Go CREST!

07/28/2026

CREST at New Student Orientation at A-State! Go CREST!

07/27/2026

07/22/2026

Congratulations to a CREST partner for being named to the EdSights Honors List! Ranking #1 among all public two - year colleges! Way to go, Arkansas Northeastern College!

Big news! Arkansas Northeastern College has been named to the EdSights SVS Honors List, recognizing ANC for student satisfaction in the top 20% of colleges and universities nationwide. Even more exciting, ANC ranks #𝟭 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 and #𝟮 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, reflecting our unwavering commitment to listening to our students and responding to what matters most.

06/25/2026

CREST: Building Tomorrow's Workforce

03/13/2026

We are excited for our forever home! The new CREST Center coming to the campus of Arkansas State University!

🏫 On Thursday, Arkansas State University System trustees approved a $15 million investment to begin construction on the CREST Center at A-State in Jonesboro, a workforce training facility focused on advanced manufacturing, food processing, and steel production.

The board also approved exploring New Market Tax Credits to help finance the project and other campus developments, along with a bridge loan of up to $5 million to help meet construction timelines.

🔗 https://neareport.com/2026/03/13/asu-system-board-of-trustees-approves-measures-to-advance-fund-capital-projects/

03/12/2026

CREST at the ‘Here 2 Hire’ event for high school seniors! Enrolling now for all programs! No cost programs AND programs that give a $1,000 scholarship! Go CREST!

03/02/2026

Congratulations to Natalie for winning the CREST yeti cooler from our table at the A-State basketball games Friday night!

Currently enrolling NOW for all programs!