How Do I Enroll in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)?
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, generally known as Section 8, is a federal government program that assists low-income families in
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Jun 26, 20211 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES A DIALOGUE TO PROMOTE WOMEN WORKER EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE
“Women’s economic empowerment is central to realizing women’s rights and gender equality. These dialogues seek to understand the barriers...
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Jun 25, 20214 min read
Life After Incarceration - Resources for ReEntry
Housing is one of the most significant changes that must be made after release. Former offenders face other hurdles such as acclimating to c
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Jun 25, 20211 min read
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDED $11.6M IN GRANTS TO IMPROVE WORKFORCE SERVICE DELIVERY
The United States Department of Labor announced the award of five grants totaling $11.6 million to Arkansas, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi
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Jun 24, 20211 min read
1000+ Jobs available at the 2021 Faulkner County Job Fair
As part of our continued efforts to support businesses and job seekers, the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area has partnered with
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Jun 24, 20211 min read
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES FUNDING AVAILABILITY OF $1.5M IN GRANTS
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1.5 million funding opportunity available to all 50 states
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Jun 24, 20211 min read
Arkansas’s unemployment rate in May remained stable at 4.4%
According to U.S. Department of Labor data, Arkansas' unemployment rate remained constant in May at 4.4 percent, unchanged from April....
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Jun 18, 20211 min read
Teen Jobs: Child Labor work permits no longer required in Arkansas
Obtaining a work permit in Arkansas is considerably simpler than most teenagers believe, but the entire procedure might be somewhat...
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Jun 16, 20212 min read
How do I apply to participate in WIC?
WIC is available at all Local Health Units in Arkansas, satellite clinics and four WIC-only Clinics. You can apply for and receive WIC...
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Jun 15, 20211 min read
Arkansas launching website for job-seekers, offering free job skills courses
In an effort to boost Arkansas' workforce, the state is launching a free service for people looking for a job.
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Jun 14, 20212 min read
Fast Facts on SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program, serving an average of 12% of the 7
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Jun 11, 20211 min read
Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area Joins Forces with the City of Maumelle to Host Job Fair
As part of our continued efforts to assist businesses and job seekers in resolving the issue of numerous job openings/opportunities
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Jun 10, 20212 min read
HUD Awards $1.1 Billion for Emergency Housing Vouchers
Today’s awarding of $1.1 billion in EHVs is part of $5 billion that the American Rescue Plan Act enabled HUD to allocate in additional vouch
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Jun 9, 20211 min read
Theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in 2021 is Powered by Inclusion
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the theme for 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is...
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Jun 8, 20211 min read
LET US HELP JOBSEEKERS FIND YOU!
As part of our ongoing efforts to assist businesses throughout the pandemic with overcoming the challenges of recruiting and more...
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May 28, 20211 min read
Memorial Day Message
We know that, after the year we’ve had, we're all ready to enjoy the summer as we approach Memorial Day Weekend. But, before we go out to...
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May 28, 20211 min read
Invitation For Bid For Janitorial Services in Brinkley, Arkansas - May 2021
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for Janitorial Services for their office...
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May 25, 20213 min read
Bills Introduced to Increase Youth Employment Opportunities
“Investing in better employment options for our youth helps to break a cycle of poverty and address a lack of opportunities that prevents so
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May 21, 20212 min read
Pandemic Rental Assistance for Struggling Arkansans
We opened Arkansas’s rental-assistance program this week, and today I’d like to talk about how we will help renters and landlords who are st
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May 21, 20211 min read
Stable unemployment rate shows Arkansas ‘steadily moving in the right direction,’
Arkansas’s unemployment rate in April remained at 4.4 percent even as the national rate increased one-tenth of a percent to 6.1 percent.
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