Keeping It Local: Employers Driving Quality Jobs in Arkansas
Welcome & Thank You, Arkansas Employers and Partners
Your Leadership Drives Quality Jobs & Community Impact
Thank you for joining the Keeping It Local: Employers Driving Quality Jobs in Arkansas initiative. Your commitment to this project is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive workforce and expanding economic opportunity in Union and Craighead Counties.
We deeply appreciate your willingness to invest time, expertise, and resources in this effort. By participating, you are helping to set new standards for job quality, supporting local talent, and shaping solutions that address real barriers facing discouraged and dislocated workers. Your leadership is vital to the success of this grant and the future of our communities.
Your Central Hub for Project Information
This landing page serves as your main source for all project updates, resources, cohort schedules, reporting tools, and support contacts. Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for:
Workshop dates and registration
Action plan guidance and submission process (employers only)
Mentorship and coaching opportunities
Community-wide intervention updates
Access to training materials and best practices
Reporting deadlines and data tracking instructions (partners only)
What’s Ahead
As an employer partner, you will:
Participate in cohort-based workshops and training modules
Develop and implement company-specific action plans
Collaborate on community-wide interventions
Connect with local job seekers and support employability training
Benefit from ongoing mentorship, peer learning, and national recognition
Stay Connected
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the project team at worc@shrm.org. We are here to support you at every step.
Thank you again for your partnership and commitment to driving quality jobs in Arkansas. Together, we will create lasting impact for our businesses, workers, and communities.