Find U.S. Department of Labor #coronavirus resources to help workers and employers prepare for the #COVID19 virus: dol.gov/coronavirus

The #HIREVets Award Program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining America’s veterans. Apply by April 30! Learn more here: hirevets.gov Arkansas Workforce Connections

.U.S. Department of Labor announced flexibilities for Registered Apprenticeship Programs to more easily use online instruction and promote social distancing during COVID-19: doleta.gov/oa/bul20/Bulle…

U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a new relief page for businesses. bit.ly/2x0tqbU

#COVID19 is impacting #Arkansas clinically, economically and relationally. In a special #ARWeek at 7:30 p.m., Michael Preston, Arkansas Workforce Connections' Charisse Childers, & Arkansas Farm Bureau's Rich Hillman are answering Arkansans' questions after a journalists' roundtable with Lance Turner and Wesley Brown.

The USDOL just released guidance to states for the FPUC. ADWS will begin to put this into place & distribute to eligible recipients later this week through your direct deposit or debit card. If you've already applied for unemployment, there is no need to apply again. #COVID19Ark

Access to the document with clickable links: dws.arkansas.gov/src/files/Fede… #COVID19Ark

These DWS people have been working hard to take care of the spike in unemployment applications over the last few weeks. We had the pleasure of delivering lunch to them today as a small thank you from us and the Boone County Economic Development Corporation! Arkansas Workforce Connections

We are currently building the system to accept 
PUA applications and to make payments to claimants. We have created an email alert that will send you an email with application information as soon as the system is ready. Sign up here: bit.ly/3e5qZWd #COVID19Ark

We have updated our FAQs for Workers and Employers. Check out the latest information here: FAQs for Workers - bit.ly/39WrYEH FAQs for Employers - bit.ly/2RtYwj3 #COVID19Ark

The state of Arkansas has set up a hotline number, 844-908-2178, for those who have lost their jobs to make claims for Unemployment Insurance. Information is also available at ow.ly/zQLo30qD6JE. Please do not go to workforce centers to sign up for unemployment benefits.

The Shared Work Program through the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and the U.S. Department of labor is a great tool for businesses to retain their employees and reduce payroll costs at the same time.: ow.ly/wQKP30qD6Sy

Thank you to all DWS staff for their generous donations to the Dept. of Commerce food drive for Arkansas Foodbank! We would especially like to recognize the Jacksonville Workforce Center team for their outstanding donations and for going above and beyond! Arkansas Foodbank Arkansas Department of Commerce

We are excited to announce the launch of our new STEAM program, She Thrives! To apply or learn more, visit arhub.org/shethrives/

Charisse Childers, PhD, director of the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, has been appointed to the national Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC) by Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor Julie Su. Read more.>> armoneyandpolitics.com/childers-natio…

The April 1st nomination deadline is fast approaching for the Dr. John C. Foster Excellence Award, honoring outstanding CTE students. Named for Dr. Foster, former NOCTI/NBS CEO, it celebrates his dedication to CTE and recognizes students! nocti.org/about/professi…

Hands-on performance assessments go beyond the classroom—they demonstrate real-world skills and verify students are workforce ready. Whether crafting gourmet meals or performing healthcare procedures, students have the opportunity to show what they know. nocti.org/credentialing/…

A new NGA paper, developed with the Harvard Project on Workforce (Harvard's Growth Lab), looks at how Governors are leveraging WIOA  to design, fund and implement workforce development strategies in an evolving economic landscape. Read the paper here: nga.org/publications/g…

Today in #CTE: The Pre-Employment Transition Services program is helping students into the workforce mississippitoday.org/2025/04/10/pro…

NOCTI/NBS partnered with NorthWest Arkansas Community College to launch the nationally recognized Trail Technician credential—helping professionals showcase skills and giving employers a trusted benchmark to identify talent in this rapidly growing sector. nocti.org/wp-content/upl…