City Year Little Rock
Former Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater to Headline City Year Little Rock Event
Slater was transportation secretary under former President Bill Clinton. He currently serves on City Year’s national board of trustees. read more >
City Year Launches Mentorship Program for Women
The program, called the Women’s Leadership Council, will be part of the year-long professional development opportunity that AmericCorps provides to young adults during their service. read more >
Enid Olvey Named President of Arkansas Children’s Foundation (Movers & Shakers)
Olvey will oversee the daily strategy, leadership, direction and administration of the fundraising arm of Arkansas Children’s. read more >
2 Join UAMS Departments of Surgery, Radiation Oncology (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Martha Estrada and Dr. Wen Chien Hsi have joined the staff at UAMS. read more >
Soft Skills for a Successful Workforce (Jeremy L. Hill Commentary)
What does the next generation need to be successful in the workforce? Is it digital fluency? Or a well-rounded education? Turns out, it's soft skills like resiliency, problem-solving and creativity. read more >
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Downtown Little Rock Partnership Hires 2 New Directors (Movers & Shakers)
Kyle Leyenberger is the new director of communications, and Tori Rogers is the new director of events. read more >
Courtney Brown Joins City Year (Movers & Shakers)
She will lead program delivery at partner schools and support AmeriCorps member services. read more >
For a Stronger Workforce, Support Gap Years (Jennifer Cobb Commentary)
A gap year sets up individuals — and their future employers — for long-term success. read more >
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Gilbert Joins Downtown Little Rock Partnership (Movers & Shakers)
Michelle Gilbert has been hired as director of communications for the Downtown Little Rock Partnership. read more >
Jennifer Cobb Named Executive Director of City Year Little Rock
She'll oversee efforts to tutor, mentor and provide role models for more than 3,500 students. read more >