Preparing
the Workforce

Preparing the Workforce Goals
1. Nurture a workforce-friendly state by making Arkansas a place that develops, attracts and retains a prepared workforce through fostering and building strategic partnerships.
2. Prepare a ready workforce by offering training opportunities and career development programs.
Growing. Competitive.
Whether on-farm or off, Arkansas has seen its workplaces evolve over the decades from mechanical to digital. We aim to cultivate workforce solutions that support a competitive and evolving economy, creating fulfilling career opportunities and economic prosperity for all Arkansans.

Moving the needle

Generative AI in Ag Education
Ag education is evolving to include concepts like artificial intelligence. Our researchers want to make sure the next generation is prepared.
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Breaking the Cycle
Our Public Policy Center offers training to help communities support adults leaving prison to break the incarceration cycle and live safe and healthy lives.
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Tech Teaching
Arkansas 4-H club members, through the SeaPerch and the FIRST robotics competitions, are building their software and hardware engineering skills for future careers.
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See how else we're Growing. Stronger.
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We would love to hear from you. Please contact us with any questions or suggestions you have about Growing. Stronger.