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 North Little Rock, 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).  Such services include application taking, testing, assessment, counseling, etc.  Office spac

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 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.

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.

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.

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

The Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA) is inviting community partners across Faulkner, Cleburne, White, Conway, Perry, and Van Buren counties to take part in the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count—a critical effort to better understand and address homelessness in Central Arkansas.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is once again offering free, IRS-certified tax preparation services to individuals and families earning $69,000 or less per year from January 28 through April 1 at 1107 Main St. in Conway.

Notice: City of Lonoke Public Hearing A second public hearing regarding the City of Lonoke’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Project—funded through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program—will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The hearing will be held at Lonoke City Hall, 107 W. Second Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. This hearing provides an opportunity to update residents on the current scope and progress of

The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium, and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) have announced their upcoming Board of Directors meetings, all scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will convene for its quarterly meeting on December 1, 2025, at 4 p.m. 

Samvontaye Cromwell’s journey is a powerful reminder that determination, opportunity, and support can change the course of someone’s future.

The Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education Program is now enrolling for its Professional Welding Classes, beginning December 1, 2025.

Partners and community members from Prairie and Monroe Counties are invited to join the upcoming Partner Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. 

The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) Adult Education Program is offering two free classes designed to prepare individuals for rewarding careers and enhance essential workplace skills — Pharmacy Technician and Microsoft Office 365.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) will hold its next Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

CAPDD Meeting Notification The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials...

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program have formed a powerful partnership to help Arkansans overcome barriers, gain essential skills, and build lasting careers.

Conway Ministry Center is an organization dedicated to building bridges between individuals experiencing the immediate effects of poverty and homelessness and the resources—both physical and spiritual—needed to create lasting transformation.