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HUD Invites Applications for its Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal and Replacement Grants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is accepting applications for its Continuum of Care Competition and Noncompetitiv
Sep 7, 20212 min read
August unemployment rate drops to 5.2%
According to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the jobless rate fell to 5.2 percent in August, down from 5.4 percent in July.
Sep 3, 20212 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CALL ON EMPLOYERS & WORKERS TO COMBAT SURGE IN CONSTRUCTION WORKER SUICIDES
In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates
Aug 25, 20212 min read
U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low
Jobless claims decreased by 29,000 to 348,000, according to the US Department of Labor. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out
Aug 20, 20212 min read
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Week
President Biden has proclaimed August 15-21, 2021, as “ESGR Week.” It is an honor and recognition based upon our 49 years of outstanding...
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Payrolls increase 943,000 in July as unemployment rate slides to 5.4%
Hiring increased by 943,000 jobs in July, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The jobless rate fell to 5.4 percent.
Aug 6, 20212 min read
Governor Calls Extraordinary Session To Request Legislative Action on COVID and Unemployment
Governor Asa Hutchinson has called members of the 93rd General Assembly into Extraordinary Session to begin at 10 a.m. on August 4
Aug 3, 20212 min read
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION EXTENDS SINGLE FAMILY EVICTION MORATORIUM
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on July 30, 2021, announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions for foreclosed borrowers
Jul 30, 20212 min read
Celebrating American Disability Act's 31st anniversary
Today celebrates the 31st anniversary of the ADA which came into effect in 1990 and forbids discrimination against individuals with...
Jul 26, 20212 min read
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Stable at 4.4%For 3rd Straight Month
Arkansas’ number of employed and the size of the labor force declined in June compared to May, but the state’s jobless rate remained at 4.4%
Jul 19, 20212 min read
Hundreds of Jobs Available at the 2021 Morrilton Job Fair
As part of our ongoing efforts to assist companies in resolving the issue of recruitment and to assist job seekers in finding a job.
Jul 9, 20211 min read
US economy adds 850,000 jobs while unemployment rate rises to 5.9%
In June, the U.S. economy gained employment for the sixth consecutive month, with job creation gaining up momentum amid the economy's
Jul 2, 20212 min read
$43M IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT REEMPLOYMENT OF WORKERS DISPLACED BY THE PANDEMIC
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the funding availability of approximately $43 million in grants to help reemploy dislocated workers m
Jun 30, 20211 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES A DIALOGUE TO PROMOTE WOMEN WORKER EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE
“Women’s economic empowerment is central to realizing women’s rights and gender equality. These dialogues seek to understand the barriers...
Jun 26, 20211 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDED $11.6M IN GRANTS TO IMPROVE WORKFORCE SERVICE DELIVERY
The United States Department of Labor announced the award of five grants totaling $11.6 million to Arkansas, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi
Jun 25, 20211 min read
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES FUNDING AVAILABILITY OF $1.5M IN GRANTS
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1.5 million funding opportunity available to all 50 states
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Arkansas’s unemployment rate in May remained stable at 4.4%
According to U.S. Department of Labor data, Arkansas' unemployment rate remained constant in May at 4.4 percent, unchanged from April....
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Arkansas launching website for job-seekers, offering free job skills courses
In an effort to boost Arkansas' workforce, the state is launching a free service for people looking for a job.
Jun 15, 20211 min read
HUD Awards $1.1 Billion for Emergency Housing Vouchers
Today’s awarding of $1.1 billion in EHVs is part of $5 billion that the American Rescue Plan Act enabled HUD to allocate in additional vouch
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Bills Introduced to Increase Youth Employment Opportunities
“Investing in better employment options for our youth helps to break a cycle of poverty and address a lack of opportunities that prevents so
May 25, 20213 min read
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