Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area Community partners across the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area are invited to attend a series of County Partners Meetings beginning next month. These meetings provide an opportunity to share updates, collaborate on workforce initiatives, and strengthen partnerships across the region. Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available for most meetings. Lonoke County Partners Meeting Date: May 20th, 2026 Time: 10

The Every Arkansan 24:7 Dad® program is an evidence-based initiative aimed at empowering fathers in Central Arkansas. It focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for effective fatherhood, addressing challenges such as poverty and underemployment. The program includes workshops that cover various fathering topics, such as parenting skills, relationship health, and financial literacy. It aims to restore dignity and improve family cohesion, providing fathers with

The United Stated Department of Agriculture, Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, and Apex Accelerator have partnered to equip agricultural enterprises and other small businesses with the tools, resources, and knowledge required to navigate the product to market journey. Participants will obtain best practices an enhance their understanding of how to convert innovative ideas to buyer ready products. Join us for this virtual webinar to hear from

What is criminal record sealing? Sealing a criminal record hides it from the public and most background checks, but doesn't erase it. This can make finding a job and housing easier, allowing you to legally state you haven't been convicted or arrested. Note that law enforcement and certain agencies can still access it. The Record Sealing event will happen on Saturday July 11th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Baptist Church. This event is being sponsored by Lion

NACA, the nation’s largest HUD-approved nonprofit homeownership and advocacy organization is bringing its Achieve the Dream event from Friday May 29 to Sunday, May 31, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, providing an unparalleled opportunity for homebuyers at Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201. Access NACA’s Best in America Mortgage that Features : No down payment, no closing costs, no mortgage insurance Below-market, fixed interest rates (30

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation For Bid For Janitorial Services The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for Janitorial Services for their office located at 324 Pershing, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) packages may be obtained by contacting Fay Cox at (501) 676-2721, Arkansas Relay Service 1-800-285-1121 (voice), 1-800-285-1131 (TDD), from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or by writin

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation for Bid for Office Space The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for office space in the City of Lonoke, Arkansas. Office space will be utilized by the CAPDD staff for the provision of an Arkansas Workforce Center under the auspices of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and to house its administrative offices. Such services include application taking, testing, assessment,

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation for Bid for Office Space The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for office space in the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Office space will be utilized by the CAPDD staff for the provision of an Arkansas Workforce Center under the auspices of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Such services include application taking, testing, assessment, counseling, etc. Office spac

The Every Arkansan 24:7 Dad® program is an evidence-based initiative aimed at empowering fathers in Central Arkansas. It focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for effective fatherhood, addressing challenges such as poverty and underemployment. The program includes workshops that cover various fathering topics, such as parenting skills, relationship health, and financial literacy. It aims to restore dignity and improve family cohesion, providing fathers with

The Des Arc High School Job & Resource Fair will be held on Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Des Arc High School Gymnasium.

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.