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The Human Algorithm

HAPPY FALL 2024! Wow, back to school…a new exciting football season…and we’re still running our air conditioner 24/7. I can’t wait for October, a great month in Arkansas. Reviewing the content of some of this issue’s articles, I thought I would give you some personal experience, and perhaps there’s a hint of wisdom in what […]

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Western Arkansas Employer Forum

Employers Growing Talent Through Apprenticeship – Western Arkansas Employer Forum

For Employers in Western Arkansas: 💡 Employers across Arkansas have discovered a proven and successful supplemental staffing strategy through registered apprenticeships to help solve their talent challenges. Join employers and workforce leaders from across the Western Arkansas region on Tuesday, November 5th at 11:00 am for a FREE luncheon at the Peak Innovation Center in the

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Employer Forum

Employers Growing Talent Through Apprenticeship – Employer Forum

For Employers in Southwest Arkansas: 💡 Employers across Arkansas have discovered a proven and successful supplemental staffing strategy through registered apprenticeships to help solve their talent challenges. Join employers and workforce leaders from across the Southwest Arkansas region on Thursday, October 10th at 11:00 am for a FREE luncheon at the University of Arkansas Community College

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North Central Arkansas Employer Forum

Employers Growing Talent Through Apprenticeship – Employer Forum

For Employers in North Central Arkansas: 💡 Employers across Arkansas have discovered a proven and successful supplemental staffing strategy through registered apprenticeships to help solve their talent challenges. Join employers and workforce leaders from across the North Central Arkansas region on Tuesday, October 15th at 11:00 am for a FREE luncheon at the University of Arkansas

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The Sprint Begins!

MY WIFE AND I moved to Arkansas for the third time six years ago, and every time we’ve landed here, I’ve been more and more—and more—impressed with the energy and effectiveness of this state’s investment in, and focus on, workforce development. I’m especially getting an up-close look at that energy and focus this time around.

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Latina Empowerment Panel

LatinXNA – Latina Empowerment Panel

Women leaders in corporate America, and especially, Latinas face a significant decline in representation from entry-level positions to the C-suite, making them the most underrepresented group in top corporate leadership roles. Despite their high ambition and commitment to advancement, only 1% of C-suite executives are Latina. This panel features intersectional leaders—women, men, and advocates—dedicated to

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I-49 Corridor Workforce Summit

I-49 Corridor Workforce Summit 2024

Join the I-49 Corridor Workforce Summit to help build a resilient, thriving workforce through the development of regional partnerships across Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. In an era defined by rapid change and interconnected challenges, collaboration across regional lines has never been more crucial. This one-day summit will pull together community leaders, employers, and workforce

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Employer Forum

Employers Growing Talent Through Apprenticeship – Employer Forum

For Employers in NW Arkansas: 💡 Employers across Arkansas have discovered a proven and successful supplemental staffing strategy through registered apprenticeships to help solve their talent challenges. Join employers and workforce leaders from across the state and region on Tuesday, September 17th at 11:00 am for a FREE luncheon at the Supply Chain Hall of Fame,

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Summer Outside The Box

THIS TIME OF year is marked by the easy-going pleasures of backyard grilling, non-challenging “beach” reading, family vacations, ballgames, and, for those of us lucky enough, weekends by the pool or lake. Summer has become the mindless interlude we get for surviving the post-New Year’s Push before we face the Fall onslaught. But these so-called “lazy,

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