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Arkansas Unemployment Claims nearly Tripled Last Week
Initial jobless claims in Arkansas for the week ending March 28 were 26,944, nearly triple the amount reported in the previous week.
Apr 2, 20203 min read


U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDANCE ON UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW CARES ACT GUIDANCE ON UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FOR STATES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 CRISIS.
Apr 2, 20202 min read


Local Banks Ready to Band-aid Small Businesses through the Coronavirus Crisis
the Arkansas Bankers Association announced a statewide push to get bank customers to use drive-thrus, ATMs and online options as many banks
Apr 1, 20205 min read


Walmart plans $550 million in bonuses to hourly employees; hire additional 150,000 workers
Walmart plans $550 million in bonuses to hourly employees; hire additional 150,000 workers
Mar 19, 20201 min read


Arkansas to Direct at least $16 Million for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday (March 18) at least $16 million is being directed to help Arkansas businesses remain open during
Mar 18, 20203 min read


University of Arkansas Provides a New and Innovative Scholarship Program
University of Arkansas Provides a New and Innovative Scholarship Program
May 30, 20190 min read


Childers to Head Division of Workforce Services
Charisse Childers, Ph.D., has been named the next Director of the Division of Workforce Services (DWS).
May 27, 20192 min read


Governor Asa names cabinet secretaries
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday (May 22) named his 15 new cabinet secretaries who will be tasked with overhauling and then streamlining...
May 21, 20195 min read


PROMISE Getting Results for Youth with Disabilities
PROMISE Getting Results for Youth with Disabilities. A total of 330 youth participants graduated from high school.
Sep 26, 20185 min read


Career, technical training bill OK'd
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation authorizing funding for career and technical education programs over the next 6years
Aug 5, 20183 min read


GED night classes return to UACCM Adult Ed in Conway
As part of the new program year starting this month, the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Adult Education Center
Jun 29, 20182 min read

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