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The University of Arkansas has announced that applications for its Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program are now open. Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts is a state-wide program by University of Arkansas Libraries “dedicated to building cross-cultural understanding by documenting, presenting, and sustaining Arkansas’ living traditional arts and cultural heritage.”

Workforce Insights, a weekly newsletter powered by LinkedIn’s data resources, published a tech-talent article this month featuring 15 metropolitan areas where talent is surging, with Fayetteville ranking as No. 14 on the list with a 25.6% growth in technological talent…

Finding new ways to move people and cargo safely, efficiently and affordably is not a simple task. But advanced air mobility, commonly known as AAM, is expected to help ease the burden. Right now, Arkansas — like the rest of…

Arkansas Tech University in Russellville is partnering with statewide workforce prep program, “Ready for Life” to strengthen workforce education and training in the River Valley area. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced during the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting that…

The aging workforce makes no exception when it comes to manufacturing in Arkansas, an industry very much in need of an influx of younger workers. Programs like Be Pro Be Proud from the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce; Career Watch,…

Arkansas may be considered a relatively small state by area and population measures. But our impact extends well beyond our borders. Our agricultural products feed and clothe the world. Our logistics industry serves as a vital lifeline for domestic and…

Workforce development is a concept proposed in reaction to the economic impact inflicted by COVID-19 on our job market. Over the last year, more than two out of every five households experienced a job or income loss, with the majority…

Workforce development is this month’s focus of Arkansas Money & Politics. Inside, AMP features the Be Pro Be Proud program from the Arkansas State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas and visits with a few technical college presidents — Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson…

In the 1978 classic, Animal House, Bluto wore a sweatshirt that communicated a whole lot in one simple word: College. The Deltas’ living mascot did college well in a metaphysical sort of way, of course, even if he didn’t excel…

A former Pea Ridge School District superintendent is joining Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s staff to serve as the director of Workforce, Education and Data Transformation. Hutchinson has tapped Rick Neal to serve in this role. As the director, Neal will oversee…