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CENTRAL ARKANSAS
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Nov 19, 20211 min read
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
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Nov 16, 20211 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES PROPOSAL TO RESCIND INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on a proposal to eliminate the Industry
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Nov 15, 20212 min read
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeship programs benefit apprentices by allowing them to "earn while they learn." They are compensated for their time spent learning
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Nov 8, 20211 min read
Arkansas announces Scheduled Events for National Apprenticeship Week
The events listed below are part of our NAW2021 schedule, and we hope they inspire you about the fantastic benefits of apprenticeships.
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Nov 5, 20212 min read
U.S. economy added 531,000 jobs in October
Nonfarm payrolls increased 531,000 in October after large upward revisions to the previous two months, according to a Labor Department repor
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Oct 29, 20212 min read
Keeping Warm this Winter with Government Assistance
Staying warm in cold weather is an essential need that can put a strain on a family's finances.
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Oct 25, 20211 min read
Arkansas' unemployment rate falls to 4% in September
According to a report released Friday by the state Division of Workforce Services, Arkansas' unemployment rate fell two-tenths
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Oct 19, 20211 min read
LAUREN TROTTER'S SUCCESS STORY
On October 19, 2021, she accepted a full time job at Saint Michael Hospital in Texas. Despite her obstacles, Lauren was able to overcome
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Oct 15, 20212 min read
Answers to the Most Common Post-9/11 GI Bill Questions
Are you a Veteran thinking about getting a degree or vocational training? This article will explain how the Post-9/11 GI Bill can assist
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Oct 14, 20211 min read
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
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Oct 13, 20211 min read
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
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Sep 30, 20212 min read
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
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Sep 27, 20212 min read
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
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Sep 21, 20211 min read
How Can Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Help You?
The TANF program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services.
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Sep 8, 20211 min read
Explore What DOL VETS Has to Offer Veterans and Separating Service Members
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America's veterans and separating service members by preparing
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Sep 8, 20212 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WILL HIGHLIGHT ‘LEARN-AS-YOU-EARN’ MODEL DURING NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the 2021 National Apprenticeship Week will be celebrated Nov. 15-21.
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Sep 7, 20212 min read
HUD Invites Applications for its Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal and Replacement Grants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is accepting applications for its Continuum of Care Competition and Noncompetitiv
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Sep 3, 20212 min read
August unemployment rate drops to 5.2%
According to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the jobless rate fell to 5.2 percent in August, down from 5.4 percent in July.
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Sep 2, 20211 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OFFERS CAREER WORKSHOPS TO SPOUSES OF TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
The US Department of Labor has launched workshop series intended to help military spouses to plan and succeed in achieving their employment
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