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Arkansas' unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in December
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent in December, as the number of employed in the State grew for the first time since July.
Jan 24, 20231 min read
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Attract, Train, and Retain Veteran Talent Webinar
We hope you will join us for this great opportunity to learn about best practices from employers who know how to successfully recruit and
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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Arkansas’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5 Percent in September
Arkansas’ civilian labor force decreased 653, a result of 2,445 fewer employed and 1,792 more unemployed Arkansans. The United States’ jobl
Oct 24, 20221 min read
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Proposed Rule would help determine whether a Worker is an "Employee" or an "Independent Contractor"
The proposed rule would provide guidance on classifying workers and seeks to combat employee misclassification.
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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Amazon hiring more than 100+ workers in North Little Rock, Arkansas
To fill hundreds of positions at its North Little Distribution Center, Amazon will work with the Central Arkansas Workforce Development
Oct 6, 20222 min read
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Workforce Development Board Meeting Scheduled for December 2022
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on December 5, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
Oct 6, 20221 min read
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2022 National Disability and Employment Awareness Month
The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2022 is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation" in honor of
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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Arkansas’ Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.4 Percent in August
According to a press release from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, labor force data produced by the United States Department of
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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New ‘Ready For Life’ Platform Unveiled to Provide Arkansans With Personalized Career Guidance
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the launch of an enhanced version of the state’s online Ready For Life platform.
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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You May Be Able to Pay Less for Internet Access or Even Get it Free
If your household income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines or someone in your household participates in certain government
Aug 29, 20221 min read
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Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area Launches New Website
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website, which was made possible by the hard work and dedication of our Digital Media...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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Celebrating the American with Disabilities Act's 32nd Anniversary
Yesterday marked the 32nd anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Arkansas' unemployment rate remained unchanged in June at 3.2%
According to a press release from the ADWS, Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in June.
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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$8M AVAILABILE IN FUNDING FOR ALL-INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE SERVICE DELIVERY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $8 million in funding over four years to manage the Leadership...
May 6, 20221 min read
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$2.6 Billion in Awards to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced over $2.6 billion in FY 2021 Continuum of Care (CoC)...
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in January
The unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point, from 3.3 percent in December 2021 to 3.2 percent in January 2022.
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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$10M AVAILABLE FUNDING TO EXPAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS
The funds will support efforts to connect out-of-school time organizations with state and local workforce partners.
Mar 11, 20221 min read
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$55M IN GRANTS TO PROVIDE PRE-RELEASE TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO INCARCERATED PEOPLE
Funding aims to improve employment opportunities, meet needs of local labor market. Each year, state prisons release approximately...
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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GRANT FUNDING OF $45 MILLION AVAILABLE TO HELP CLOSE EQUITY GAPS AND EXPAND ACCESS TO TRAINING
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor is announcing a $45 million funding availability to help people in marginalized and underrepresented ..
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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$113M IN AVAILABLE FUNDS TO STRENGTHEN, MODERNIZE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a grant program to strengthen, modernize, expand and diversify its Registered Apprenticeship...
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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