A resilient Arkansas advanced energy workforce that improves economic well-being for individuals and businesses alike.

When:

·      the industry is named,

·      pathways are visible,

·      employers lead,

·      training adapts quickly,

·      systems integrate,

·      and funding is stable,

Then Arkansas builds a resilient advanced energy workforce that improves economic well-being for individuals and businesses alike.

Past Accomplishments

• Registered over 50 apprentices (including first in the state and nation types)

• Provided career coaching and/or navigation to over 250 Arkansans

• Helped at least 25 in gaining full time positions

• Helped employers receive over $350,000 in training reimbursement and candidates receive over $50,000 in participant support funds

• Stakeholder engagement with hundreds of employers and workforce-focused organizations:

  • Received over 200 responses to a variety of surveys

  • Provided 15 interviews for formal inclusion in publicized reports, studies, and events

  • Engaged new audiences at an average of 15-30 public speaking engagements each year.

  • Hosted annual conference with combined over 150 attendees to workforce sessions.

  • Hosted 2 Industry Expos with combined attendance of over 600 student, job-seeker, and industry attendees.

• Provided consulting and support to:

  • Over 50 employer and institution training programs.

  • State and local governments regarding licensure, certifications, and funding.

  • 22 Federal non-profits regarding national education and policy standards.

• Received over $5MM in funding to serve as Industry Intermediary and provide funding to two communities for development of industry workforce pipeline