What is criminal record sealing? Sealing a criminal record hides it from the public and most background checks, but doesn't erase it. This can make finding a job and housing easier, allowing you to legally state you haven't been convicted or arrested. Note that law enforcement and certain agencies can still access it. The Record Sealing event will happen on Saturday July 11th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Baptist Church. This event is being sponsored by Lion

MEDIA Notification Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 9:45 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 All meetings will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke. Below you w

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation For Bid For Janitorial Services   The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for Janitorial Services for their office located at 324 Pershing, North Little Rock, Arkansas.   The Invitation for Bid (IFB) packages may be obtained by contacting Fay Cox at (501) 676-2721, Arkansas Relay Service 1-800-285-1121 (voice), 1-800-285-1131 (TDD), from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or by writin

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation for Bid for Office Space     The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for office space in the City of Lonoke, Arkansas.  Office space will be utilized by the CAPDD staff for the provision of an Arkansas Workforce Center under the auspices of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and to house its administrative offices.  Such services include application taking, testing, assessment,

Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Executive Committee will meet 3/20/2026

The “Lucky Steps Toward Success” Hiring Event will take place Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arkansas Workforce Center in Conway.

The City of Little Rock is inviting local organizations and businesses to host summer interns and encouraging young residents to apply for its Summer Youth Employment Opportunity Program.

The Janitorial Job Fair is hosted by Executive Services SPIN, LLC, and will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at SoHo Center.

The Des Arc High School Job & Resource Fair will be held on Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Des Arc High School Gymnasium.

Job seekers in Central Arkansas will have the opportunity to explore new career paths as HMS hosts a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is currently accepting applications and resumes for a part-time Materials Recovery Processor to work at the Lonoke Recycling Center.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is currently accepting applications for the position of Digital Media Coordinator.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

CAPDD Meeting Notification The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the CAPDD Office, located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke, Arkansas. Board meetings are an important opportunity for CAPDD leadership to discuss regional initiatives, organizational updates, and ongoing efforts to support economic and community development throu

Employers, workforce professionals, and industry leaders are invited to attend the upcoming Arkansas Apprenticeship Summit, taking place on March 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Robinson Center, 426 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Taste Testing I.T. will take place on March 5, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 5820 Asher Avenue, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204.

Community partners across the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area are invited to attend a series of County Partners Meetings beginning next week.

Residents of Monroe County and surrounding areas are invited to attend a Community Awareness Affair on Thursday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 630 Madison Street in Clarendon, Arkansas.

Since the onset of winter weather, 86 community blood drives have been canceled, resulting in the loss of more than 1,600 anticipated blood donations.

The Best Care Training originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been postponed due to a winter weather advisory affecting the state.