P.O. Box 3447
Little Rock, AR 72203
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Connecting Educators to Industry


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Open to teachers K-12. Recommended for teachers 6-12.

You may have heard about the “skills gap” in Arkansas. This means the state’s skilled professional workforce is aging, and the next generation of new talent is not sufficient to meet industry demand, especially in skilled manufacturing and technical trades. The Arkansas Chamber of Commerce reported in 2016 that there are an estimated 5.6 million job openings nationwide, with approximately 60,000 of these unfilled positions in Arkansas in highly skilled technical fields.

In response, Economics Arkansas launched a new series of workshops in 2016 to connect educators to industry representatives. Teachers hear from employers about what they can do to make sure their students are adequately prepared for the demands of the workplace.

Upon successful completion of our summer opportunities, participating educators receive:

6 hours of Professional Development credit

Ready to use resources

Lunch

$50 Stipend

 

Photos from 2024 Workshops


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June 5 - Clarksville

June 12 - Harrison

June 20 - Arkansas Farm Bureau

June 25 - Little Rock

June 27 - Saline County

July 10 - Pine Bluff

July 11 - Maumelle

July 16 - Arkadelphia

 

Photos from 2023 Workshops


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June 6, 2023 - Arkansas Farm Bureau

June 7, 2023 - Russellville

June 14, 2023 - North Little Rock

June 15, 2023 - Little Rock

June 20, 2023 - Monticello

June 27, 2023 - Pine Bluff

 

 


"Teachers~~~Sign up for this workshop!! This is the most rewarding, informative, and eye-opening workshop you can attend. You get to know industry leaders in your community and tour industry manufacturing plants that you would never get to step foot in if you didn't attend this workshop. Get to ask questions and learn about the industry in your community, form those relationships, invite them to your classroom to speak! I learned so much about the two industries that I toured at this workshop last week. It was so informative and fun!! Don't miss out!!!"

Samantha Prince. Pottsville School District. 2019


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