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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in April
The civilian labor force increased by 1,519 to 1.422 million, while the labor force participation rate remained at 58.4% read more >
US Job Openings Fall to 7.2 Million in March, the Lowest Level Since September
Openings remain high by historical standards but have fallen steadily since peaking at 12.1 million in March 2022. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.7% in March
On a monthly basis, the largest growth was in leisure and hospitality, which added 3,200 jobs. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.6% in February
The civilian labor force increased by 1,345, reaching a new record high of 1.42 million. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% in January
Compared to a year ago, Arkansas’ nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 21,600, with growth in nine major sectors. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4% in December
Compared to December 2023, there were 34,626 more people employed in the state. read more >
State Looks to Boost Job Readiness With $48M in Workforce Training Grants
Funds went to education institutions and workforce programs around the state that offer career and technical training. read more >
Earnings, Unemployment and Educational Attainment
This chart illustrates the effects of education on earning potential and unemployment rates. “These education categories reflect only the highest level of educational attainment,” the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics […] read more >
State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3% in September
There was year-over-year growth in construction, government and private education and health services, among other sectors. read more >
Labor Force Participation Rate Stands at 58% for Arkansas
The labor force participation rate was 58% for Arkansas in August, while that for the United States as a whole stood at 62.7%. Michael Pakko, chief economist at the Arkansas […] read more >
Charley Boyce Discusses Paschal’s Growth & Labor Challenges in the Trades
Charley Boyce joined Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric in 2010 and bought the company two years later. read more >
Physician Recruiting Firm MedExcellence Moves HQ to Springdale
The office will be led by Diana McDaniel, a former vice president of operations for Springdale-based Arkansas Children's Northwest. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.3% in July
The civilian labor force and employment remained at record-high levels for the fifth consecutive month. read more >
Health Care Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Level
Employment in the Arkansas health care and social assistance sector reached 189,137 in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. It has shown continued […] read more >
Boozman and Cotton Talk Labor Shortages, Regulatory Challenges and More in Little Rock
Boozman sees “a lot of opportunity” to expand visa programs to help fill the labor gap, while Cotton would prefer a "bottom up" approach that encourages businesses and schools to train local workers. read more >
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Restaurant Employees Skew Younger, According to Census Survey
The restaurant industry employs a much higher proportion of younger workers than the overall economy. Forty percent of restaurant and food service employees are under the age of 25, while […] read more >
American Steel Industry Employment Stood at 83,600 in 2023
Although employment in iron and steel mills and in the production of ferroalloy products in the United States has rebounded since the pandemic, it remains far below the highs recorded […] read more >
EDA Honors Newport Tech Depot Project
The Tech Depot is a regional technical development and workforce training training center taking advantage of grants and business partnerships. read more >
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Southern Glazer’s Drivers in Arkansas Join Teamsters
The Teamsters said the Southern Glazer’s workers organized to get better pay and benefits. read more >
40 Under 40 Honorees on Recruiting and Retaining Talent
The state's rising young professionals share their thoughts on one of the biggest challenges in business. read more >
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