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.

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 Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA) is inviting community partners across Faulkner, Cleburne, White, Conway, Perry, and Van Buren counties to take part in the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count—a critical effort to better understand and address homelessness in Central Arkansas.

The warming center will be located at Northside Church of Christ, 917 N. East Street in Benton.

The School of Dental Medicine is preparing to welcome new patients and provide services that support healthy smiles for individuals and families across Central Arkansas.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is once again offering free, IRS-certified tax preparation services to individuals and families earning $69,000 or less per year from January 28 through April 1 at 1107 Main St. in Conway.

To ensure family caregivers have the support, encouragement, and resources they need, CareLink is expanding its outreach and services across Central Arkansas, including plans to facilitate a monthly Family Caregiver Support Group.

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

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.

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.

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.

For more than half a century, Arkansas Baptist College's Adult Education program has been a beacon of opportunity in Central Arkansas—helping adults gain the education, skills, and confidence needed to achieve their goals.

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.

The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) Adult Education Program is offering two free classes designed to prepare individuals for rewarding careers and enhance essential workplace skills — Pharmacy Technician and Microsoft Office 365.

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.