The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors has announced its upcoming quarterly meeting, scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4 p.m. 

The City of Keo is preparing for a major community transformation thanks to a new partnership with Invenergy, the renewable energy company behind a $600 million solar project in Lonoke and Pulaski counties.

The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced that Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7% in July.

Community partners across Central Arkansas are invited to attend upcoming Community Resource Meetings scheduled throughout September 2025.

Joseph Moore finds his path to employment

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) has announced two upcoming meetings scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the CAPDD Office, located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas.

The Conway Housing Authority, in partnership with the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area and the Arkansas Workforce Centers, will host a community-wide Job Fair on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.