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Amazon hiring for Warehouse roles across the East Region
Amazon is actively hiring for both regular and seasonal warehouse positions across multiple locations in the East Region, offering opportunities for job seekers to join one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic employers.
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Amazon to Host Virtual Information Session on August 21
Job seekers interested in joining one of the nation’s leading employers will have the opportunity to learn more about Amazon’s career opportunities during a virtual information session on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. CST.
Aug 18, 20251 min read


UA-Little Rock MidSOUTH Center offers free Virtual Prevention Training Opportunities September 22–25
The training series will be held September 22–25, 2025, and is open to regional prevention providers, Drug-Free Communities (DFC) partners, Partnerships for Success (PFS) partners, coalition members, task force representatives, and other community stakeholders.
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area hosting hiring event in Conway
The event will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, located at 1900 Tyler Street in Conway.
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Free Civil Legal Clinic Coming to Conway
Residents of Conway and surrounding communities will have the opportunity to receive free legal assistance during an upcoming Civil Legal Clinic hosted by Legal Aid of Arkansas. The event will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, located at 1900 Tyler Street, Conway, Arkansas.
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Job Opportunity: One-Stop Manager Needed at Conway Workforce Center
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking a qualified professional to serve as One-Stop Manager at the Arkansas Workforce Center located in Conway.
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Arkansas Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.7% in June
Arkansas’ unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7% in June, holding steady for the fourth consecutive month, according to the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Delta Regional Authority Announces $9.7 Million in Disaster Recovery Relief Funding
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced the availability of approximately $9.7 million in federal funding to support disaster recovery and infrastructure resilience across the Delta region.
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation Launches SkillStream to Strengthen Central Arkansas Workforce
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF), in collaboration with Metroplan, is excited to announce the launch of SkillStream—a new, employer-driven initiative aimed at building a skilled and inclusive workforce for Arkansas’s growing advanced energy sector.
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Free Youth Dental Screenings Offered This Summer in Little Rock
This summer, the Arkansas Department of Health is partnering with Be Mighty and the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) to offer free dental screenings for children at local library branches and meal sites across Little Rock.
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Chasity Pettus Builds a Bright Future with Support from WIOA
Chasity Pettus is a determined young woman from North Little Rock who took charge of her future with help from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Kenia Gibbs Finds Career Success Through WIOA Services in Lonoke
Kenia’s story is a testament to the power of community support and the opportunities made possible through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Job Opening: One-Stop Manager – Arkansas Workforce Center, Conway
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is now accepting applications for the position of One-Stop Manager at the Arkansas Workforce Center located in Conway, Arkansas.
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Arkansas Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.7% in May as Job Growth Hits Record Levels
Arkansas’ job market held firm in May, with the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 3.7% for the third straight month, according to new data released today by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Business Spotlight: EcoPump HVAC, LLC Drives Workforce Success
EcoPump HVAC, LLC, a residential and commercial service provider based in the Little Rock metro area, is at the forefront of eco-friendly heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions.
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Success Corner – June 2025: Spotlight on River Rock CDL Training, LLC and the Power of Partnership
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area (CAWDA) has partnered with River Rock CDL Training, LLC to equip individuals with the skills necessary for success in the transportation field.
Jun 20, 20252 min read


CAPDD to Host Series of Board Meetings June 26
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) has announced a series of important Board of Directors meetings scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Success Corner – June 2025 Celebrating Partnership: Lonoke-Prairie County Adult Education and Workforce Center Collaboration
In June 2025, “Success Corner” shines a spotlight on the powerful partnership between Lonoke-Prairie County Adult Education and the Lonoke Workforce Center—a collaboration that continues to transform lives across central Arkansas.
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Media Notification: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors to meet June 16
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Jun 10, 20251 min read


Success Spotlight – June 2025: Phillip Isom’s Journey to a Brighter Future Through WIOA
Phillip Isom is a determined individual who turned potential into progress with the help of the WIOA Program.
Jun 10, 20252 min read

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