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Arkansas’ Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.4% in April
Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point, from 3.5% in March to 3.4% in April.
May 17, 20241 min read
Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board Public Notice for Regional and Local Plan
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board has completed a draft of the Regional and Four-Year Local Plan for 2024-2027.
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Rise Up and Launch Your Career at the 2023 Lonoke County Resource & Job Fair
We cordially invite you to attend and participate in the 2023 Lonoke County Resource & Job Fair 11 AM to 3 PM at the Lonoke County Community
May 15, 20232 min read
Filing Period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance to Close May 4, 2023
The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has announced that the filing period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance under Disaster...
May 1, 20232 min read
Discover, Connect, and Get Hired at the 2023 Cabot Area Job Fair
This job fair will include over 200+ job opportunities from various industries in the Cabot Area.
Apr 20, 20232 min read
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Arkansas' unemployment rate remains stable in January at 3.4%
Today the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced Arkansas’ seasonally adjust
Mar 13, 20231 min read
UPDATED RESOURCE THAT STATES ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING DISABILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE
The EEOC released an updated resource document, explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to job applicants and...
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Arkansas' unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in December
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent in December, as the number of employed in the State grew for the first time since July.
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Attract, Train, and Retain Veteran Talent Webinar
We hope you will join us for this great opportunity to learn about best practices from employers who know how to successfully recruit and
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Arkansas’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5 Percent in September
Arkansas’ civilian labor force decreased 653, a result of 2,445 fewer employed and 1,792 more unemployed Arkansans. The United States’ jobl
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Proposed Rule would help determine whether a Worker is an "Employee" or an "Independent Contractor"
The proposed rule would provide guidance on classifying workers and seeks to combat employee misclassification.
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Amazon hiring more than 100+ workers in North Little Rock, Arkansas
To fill hundreds of positions at its North Little Distribution Center, Amazon will work with the Central Arkansas Workforce Development
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Workforce Development Board Meeting Scheduled for December 2022
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on December 5, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
Oct 6, 20221 min read
2022 National Disability and Employment Awareness Month
The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2022 is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation" in honor of
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Arkansas’ Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.4 Percent in August
According to a press release from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, labor force data produced by the United States Department of
Sep 16, 20221 min read
New ‘Ready For Life’ Platform Unveiled to Provide Arkansans With Personalized Career Guidance
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the launch of an enhanced version of the state’s online Ready For Life platform.
Sep 9, 20222 min read
You May Be Able to Pay Less for Internet Access or Even Get it Free
If your household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines or someone in your household participates in certain government
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area Launches New Website
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, which was made possible by the hard work and dedication of our Digital Media...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Celebrating the American with Disabilities Act's 32nd Anniversary
Yesterday marked the 32nd anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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