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New Analysis Reveals Top Rural Counties for Workforce Certificates June 04, 2018

And a new definition of wealth could reveal a path forward for rural areas everywhere. Companies keep repeating the lament: Qualified, skilled workers are hard to find. Rural America begs to differ: Good jobs are hard to find.Is there a way for those working-age adults out in the hinterlands to demonstrate their aptitude and their community’s readiness for corporate investment? There is.

$8M Facility Coming to Lanesville Business Park June 04, 2018

J.C. Moag, announced plans to relocate and expand their facility in the Lanesville Business Park, bringing 30 jobs to Harrison County and up to an additional 20 jobs by 2021.

Port authority hosts regional meeting June 01, 2018

WILMINGTON — The Clinton County Port Authority hosted the first quarterly meeting for the Dayton Development Coalition’s (DDC) region, bringing together economic development leaders from the 14-county region.

Joining them were representatives from several of the region’s Workforce Development offices, colleges, and other

Magnolia Arkansas students earn NCRC May 09, 2018

Magnolia High School students enrolled in Career Readiness recently completed the requirements to receive the Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate. An Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a portable credential based upon the WorkKeys assessments that demonstrate to employers that an individual possesses the basic workplace skills required for 21st century jobs.

Warren County Celebrates its Designation as a Certified Work Ready Community May 08, 2018

Warren County celebrated its designation as a Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC) on Thursday, April 26, 2018.  The CWRC designation is the result of a unified effort by workforce development professionals—along with business, education, local government, and community leaders—to meet the economic development needs of Warren County.

Turner leaving chamber April 20, 2018

Amber Turner is stepping down as the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s director of workforce development and education.

John Seymour, president and CEO of the chamber, announced today Turner is leaving her position March 30 to become the interim executive director of the North Alabama Workforce Development Alliance.

Morgan County Economic Development Association promotes Penny Townson April 20, 2018

The Morgan County Economic Development Association has promoted Penny Townson to the position of vice president.

HANCOCK COUNTY LAUNCHES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE April 13, 2018

Hancock County is launching a workforce development program and is joining the ACT Work Ready Communities initiative.  Dr. Scott Alsobrooks of Pearl River Community College who serves as Chairman of the Hancock County Workforce Committee made the announcement today during the Annual Meeting of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce.  Hancock County will be the first on the Mississippi Coast to be certified.

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