Job seekers in Central Arkansas will have the opportunity to explore new career paths as HMS hosts a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is currently accepting applications and resumes for a part-time Materials Recovery Processor to work at the Lonoke Recycling Center.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is currently accepting applications for the position of Digital Media Coordinator.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Community members are invited to attend an upcoming Community Forum on Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saint Paul Global Methodist Church, located at 2509 West Beebe-Capps in Searcy.

CAPDD Meeting Notification The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the CAPDD Office, located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke, Arkansas. Board meetings are an important opportunity for CAPDD leadership to discuss regional initiatives, organizational updates, and ongoing efforts to support economic and community development throu

Employers, workforce professionals, and industry leaders are invited to attend the upcoming Arkansas Apprenticeship Summit, taking place on March 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Robinson Center, 426 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Taste Testing I.T. will take place on March 5, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 5820 Asher Avenue, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204.

Community partners across the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area are invited to attend a series of County Partners Meetings beginning next week.

Residents of Monroe County and surrounding areas are invited to attend a Community Awareness Affair on Thursday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 630 Madison Street in Clarendon, Arkansas.

Since the onset of winter weather, 86 community blood drives have been canceled, resulting in the loss of more than 1,600 anticipated blood donations.

The rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point, from 4.1% in November to 4.2% in December.