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CENTRAL ARKANSAS
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Connect to Your Future Career at the 2022 Conway Career Expo
We have partnered with the City of Conway to host the 2022 Conway Career Expo on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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Looking for new talent, our job fair events are perfect for you!
Register now to attend these events and fight the competition for top talent!
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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US Congressman French Hill supports the National Guard and Reserve Members
Members of the Central Area Workforce Development Team, including Shawntel Robinson, Business Service Team Coordinator, and Bruce Davis,...
Jan 31, 20221 min read
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Arkansas's Unemployment Rate Fell to 3.7 % in October
According to a report released Friday by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Arkansas' unemployment rate fell three-tenths of a per
Nov 19, 20211 min read
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Kimberly-Clark in Conway uses WIOA to assist remaining employees as company prepares to close
Although we will miss working with Kimberly-Clark in Conway, it has been an absolute pleasure to work with them, and we are grateful to have
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
During the month of October, the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area joins the United States Department of Labor's Office of Disabil
Oct 13, 20211 min read
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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
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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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
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CALL ON EMPLOYERS & WORKERS TO COMBAT SURGE IN CONSTRUCTION WORKER SUICIDES
In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates
Aug 25, 20212 min read
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National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Week
President Biden has proclaimed August 15-21, 2021, as “ESGR Week.” It is an honor and recognition based upon our 49 years of outstanding...
Aug 16, 20212 min read
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Workplace Posters are Available to Employers for Free
Arkansas businesses are being solicited by private companies to pay for required labor law posters that the Arkansas Department of Labor...
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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Have You Been Targeted or Fallen Victim to Unemployment Fraud?
Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud is a crime that affects everyone. Criminal enterprises using stolen personal information.
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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A Powerful Tool to Help You Hold Your Employee Team Together
The Shared Work Program available through Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and the Department of Labor is a powerful tool to help..
Apr 20, 20202 min read
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Women’s Foundation of Arkansas makes grants available for Women-Owned Businesses
Women-owned businesses across Arkansas have another funding source to help them navigate financial challenges related to the COVID pandemic.
Apr 7, 20202 min read
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Questions and Answers for Employers Regarding Unemployment and the Impact of the COVID-19
Questions and Answers for Employers Regarding Unemployment and the Impact of the COVID-19
Mar 23, 20203 min read
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