Upskill NWA
Expanding Access to Education with Upskill NWA
Carol Silva Moralez was named president and CEO of Upskill NWA in October 2021. read more >
NWA Leaders Seek to Boost Local Workforce
Several nonprofits and schools are working to recruit and train local students with the hopes of helping them build a career. read more >
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Look Local to Broaden Your Talent Pool (Yee-Lin Lai Commentary)
To thrive, Arkansas’ economy must work for all. These programs aim to reduce income equality. read more >
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UAMS Named Finalist for $75M ‘Build Back Better’ Grant
It's pitching a number of projects that aim to boost the health care economy of northwest Arkansas. read more >
Upskill NWA to Retrain Workers for Health Care Careers
The Walton Family Foundation and the Excellerate Foundation commit $3 million to start a nonprofit to retrain workers for jobs in high-demand industries, starting with health care. read more >