John Deere Co.

Students are learning their craft in a sparkling public-private partnership that began long ago when one of the industry’s heavyweights recognized a need for highly trained technicians who speak the language of John Deere Co. read more >

Nearly 70 percent of the next generation of ag equipment technicians are learning their trade at places like Arkansas State University-Beebe. read more >

Ways to address a growing manufacturing skills gap was the focus of Tuesday's "Jobs Now: Arkansas Works When We Do" summit hosted by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. read more >