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- Oct 5
- 2 min
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
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- Sep 9
- 2 min
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.
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- Aug 29
- 1 min
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
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- Aug 19
- 2 min
6 Financial Resources to Help Support Your Education
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Foundation serves all 75 counties in Arkansas and annually awards more than $1.9 million in
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- Aug 3
- 2 min
Resources to Help Young People Master Adulthood and Fulfill Their Careers
Every young individual requires a variety of resources to succeed as adults. We help young adults achieve their educational and employment..
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- May 4
- 5 min
8 Clever Strategies for Getting a Job if You Have a Criminal Record
Don't give up on your dreams because you can probably get a lot of jobs with a criminal record if you have enough knowledge...
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- Feb 1
- 1 min
Imagine Yourself in a Caring Profession, such as Education and Health Services!
Across the state of Arkansas, there are many job openings in hospitals and clinics, nursing homes, and other senior care facilities. The...
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- Jan 21
- 2 min
Housing Choice Voucher Program Quick Facts
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is a federal government program that assists low-income families in obtaining
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- Jan 7
- 1 min
Considering a Manufacturing Career in Central Arkansas?
According to EMSI, the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area is home to 552 manufacturing business locations.
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- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs: A Resource Guide
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is federally funded, and managed by the U.S. Department
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- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeship programs benefit apprentices by allowing them to "earn while they learn." They are compensated for their time spent learning
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- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
Arkansas announces Scheduled Events for National Apprenticeship Week
The events listed below are part of our NAW2021 schedule, and we hope they inspire you about the fantastic benefits of apprenticeships.
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- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Keeping Warm this Winter with Government Assistance
Staying warm in cold weather is an essential need that can put a strain on a family's finances.
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- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
Answers to the Most Common Post-9/11 GI Bill Questions
Are you a Veteran thinking about getting a degree or vocational training? This article will explain how the Post-9/11 GI Bill can assist
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- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Announcing the release of the updated report "Leverage - Connecting You to Jobs"
The very definition encapsulates the CAWDB’s stated goal to use the data analysis and conclusions drawn from LEVERAGE as a catalytic first
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- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit offers a hiring incentive for employers
The WOTC is a federal tax credit available to employers who invest in American job seekers who have consistently faced barriers to employmen
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- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
How Can Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Help You?
The TANF program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services.
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- Sep 8, 2021
- 1 min
Explore What DOL VETS Has to Offer Veterans and Separating Service Members
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America's veterans and separating service members by preparing
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 1 min
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OFFERS CAREER WORKSHOPS TO SPOUSES OF TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
The US Department of Labor has launched workshop series intended to help military spouses to plan and succeed in achieving their employment
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