PCCUA Helena Campus Provides Key Workforce and Education Programs

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas maintains a full service Helena campus at 1000 Campus Drive in Helena West Helena that anchors higher education and workforce development across Phillips County. The campus provides academic transfer programs alongside allied health and nursing training, and it offers short term workforce certificates and skilled trade courses including commercial driver training. Those programs address persistent local needs for healthcare workers, trained drivers, and workers with industry relevant credentials.

The college coordinates concurrent credit and dual enrollment with local school districts to give high school students a pathway to college credentials while they complete secondary education. PCCUA also develops tailored training partnerships with regional employers so coursework and certificates align with local labor market demand. Student support services available on the Helena campus include financial aid assistance, academic advising, and tutoring, which support retention and completion for residents pursuing credentials.

PCCUA uses its official news page to post campus announcements, scholarship opportunities, community events, and leadership visits, and the college maintains contact information for admissions and workforce training on its website. The Helena campus hosts community oriented events and programming that connect cultural and educational offerings to the Delta community. For many Phillips County residents the campus functions as both an entry point to four year transfer options and a practical source of short term training that can lead directly to employment.

Local impact includes expanded options for credential attainment without long distance travel, a pipeline for employers seeking trained staff, and additional opportunities for high school students to reduce college time and cost. Residents seeking enrollment information, program details, or event schedules can visit the college website or visit the Helena campus at 1000 Campus Drive in Helena West Helena to speak with admissions and workforce training staff.