Central Arkansas workforce and community partners are invited to attend a series of County Community Resources Meetings taking place throughout February 2026.

Notice: City of Lonoke Public Hearing A second public hearing regarding the City of Lonoke’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Project—funded through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program—will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The hearing will be held at Lonoke City Hall, 107 W. Second Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. This hearing provides an opportunity to update residents on the current scope and progress of

The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium, and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) have announced their upcoming Board of Directors meetings, all scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas.

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The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacksonville Boys and Girls Club, located at 1 Boys Club Drive, Jacksonville, AR 72076.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will convene for its quarterly meeting on December 1, 2025, at 4 p.m. 

Partnerships for a Purpose will take place on Thursday, November 20, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at 205 East South Street, Benton, AR 72015.

The Little Rock Job Corps Center is hosting a special Fall Celebration and Thanksgiving Event on November 20, 2025, at 6900 Scott Hamilton Dr, Little Rock, AR 72209.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) and Central Arkansas Workforce invite all local workforce, education, and community partners to attend the upcoming county partner meetings.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area, in partnership with the Arkansas Workforce Center, is hosting a Des Arc Job Fair on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Des Arc Public Library, located at 504 Main Street, Des Arc, Arkansas 72040.

Partners and community members from Prairie and Monroe Counties are invited to join the upcoming Partner Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. 

Join community members, healthcare professionals, and local partners for an inspiring afternoon of storytelling, wellness, and connection at the Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives Film Screening and Health Fair.

Residents in Lonoke County will have the opportunity to receive free food assistance during the upcoming Commodities Distribution on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Distribution will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at multiple community locations across the county.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) will hold its next Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

The Little Rock Job Corps Center invites the community to its Tricks, Treats & Trades Fall Open House — a festive celebration designed for families and young adults to come together, enjoy seasonal fun, and learn about life-changing career pathways.