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Theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in 2021 is Powered by Inclusion
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the theme for 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is...
Jun 9, 20211 min read
Women's Bureau Announces $3.5M Funding Opportunity to Place More Women in Apprenticeships
The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau announced $3.5 million in grant funding to encourage women’s employment in Registered Apprentice
May 7, 20212 min read
Arkansas Department of Labor awarded $796,170 to operate Reemployment Services Program
The Arkansas Department of Labor has been awarded $796,170 to operate their Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments Program.
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Innovative Ways of Serving Job Seekers during Pandemic
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area’s first Drive-Thru Job Fair was hosted in August 2020.
Oct 8, 20201 min read
Kimberly-Clark Utilizes WIOA to help Employees Find New Job Opportunities Amidst Plant Closure
As a result, 47 Kimberly-Clark associates were able to speak with employers, ask questions, and take the next step toward a new promising...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Road Ranger Truck Stop Holds Hiring Event for New Location in Brinkley, AR
Road Ranger Truck Stop Hiring Event conducted 22 interviews and 13 individuals have started work as of May 26, 2020.
Jul 20, 20201 min read
CAPCA Serves Faulkner County Families Amid COVID-19
In March, to meet the needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, CAPCA modified their services to provide curbside assistance.
Jul 13, 20201 min read
Collective Partnership Produces Success at Local Hiring Event
Establishing a collective partnership, brought a different skill set to the development and success of the hiring event.
Feb 25, 20201 min read
Leveraging Resources to Assist Employers with Labor Shortages in Monroe and Prairie
The Arkansas Workforce Center in Brinkley is providing workforce training opportunities for qualifying individuals of Monroe and Prairie....
Feb 24, 20201 min read
TANF Services Provide Support for Needy Families in Saline County
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program was established and designed to help families achieve self-sufficiency by empower
Feb 12, 20201 min read
Homeless Individuals in Faulkner County Receive Vital Services and Care
On January 23, 2020, the CAWDA along with other nonprofit organizations, joined and contributed at the Project Homeless Connect 2020 event.
Feb 12, 20201 min read
Burlington Utilizes WIOA Services and Expands Shopping in Saline County
Burlington Utilizes WIOA Services and Expands Shopping in Saline County
Nov 4, 20191 min read
Partner’s Meeting Shares Vision for Workforce Development in Lonoke County
The Arkansas Workforce Center in Lonoke held a meeting to bring partners together to address workforce needs in Lonoke County.
Oct 30, 20191 min read
Ridout Lumber Co. Partners with Arkansas Workforce Center
In 2018, Ridout Lumber Company, became a valuable partner with the Arkansas Workforce Center in Conway when they served as a work site.
Oct 20, 20191 min read
Career Fair Connects Employers with Qualified Candidates in Faulkner County
On June 6, 2019, the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area and its partners held a Career and Community Resource Fair.
Aug 1, 20191 min read
RE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMANTS
Charley Hilton, Jr. serves as the RESEA Specialist in the Arkansas Workforce in Benton and does an awesome job.
Apr 18, 20192 min read
JOB SEEKERS FIND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT WITH MOLEX
Over 30 individuals attended the event and Molex was able to fill all of their open positions, with a starting salary of $17.89 per hour.
Apr 18, 20191 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
EXPANDING THE UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS
We began utilizing INDEED, an employment search engine for job listings, to continue efforts of finding qualified applicants for employers.
Jan 24, 20181 min read
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT OUR DISABLED VETERAN OUTREACH PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Larry Woodle, a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist (DVOPS), assists veterans in obtaining meaningful employment in Faulkner County
Jan 10, 20181 min read
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