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Arkansas County, Arkansas

ACT Work Ready Communities Announcement January 06, 2020

See video on announcement.

Economic Development Side: Details about workforce program reiterated June 27, 2018

Alliance President Lou Ann Nisbett continues - -with almost crusade-like zeal — her efforts to publicize the importance of Jefferson County’s attaining certification as an ACT® Work Ready Community

AR Counties Launch ACT Work Ready Communities April 10, 2018

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Three counties in Arkansas-- Grant, Arkansas, and Jefferson are launching efforts to become certified ACT work ready communities. 

This initiative is designed to assist these counties in developing its workforce in hopes of giving their communities an economic advantage. 

Gov. Hutchinson Recognizes WRC Efforts April 09, 2018

Video with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announces the launch for Arkansas, Grant, and Jefferson counties in pursuit of becoming Work Ready Communities

Southeast Arkansas Counties Launch ACT Work Ready Communities Initiative April 04, 2018

Three counties in Southeast Arkansas: Arkansas, Grant, and Jefferson, today announced that it will launch efforts to meet all criteria to become certified ACT Work Ready Communities. The initiative will be officially launched during a celebration, which will be held on April 9, 2018, at the State Capitol Rotunda, from 10:30am-11:00am. Governor Asa Hutchinson will be the keynote speaker.