Onward Ozarks: Northwest Arkansas Career and Workforce Development

For 30 years and counting, the Northwest Arkansas Council has helped shape the development of our region—taking a long-term view without losing sight of short-term goals and the genuine needs of the community.

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Join us for the next Onward Ozarks panel on careers and workforce development in Northwest Arkansas.

The availability of skilled talent (and the ability to attract more) is the top factor for businesses today as they determine where to invest. Developing talent starts early and involves collaboration with parents, educators, businesses, and community and state leaders. The Northwest Arkansas Council works to ensure that there are sufficient education and training opportunities available to support our workforce. Northwest Arkansas has nearly 10,000 open jobs seeking a wide range of skills. It is often necessary for the local workforce to acquire new expertise to fill many of these jobs.Join us for a panel of industry leaders who will discuss workforce development and training opportunities in Northwest Arkansas.Panelists include:Megan Bolinder, Ph.D., Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, NorthWest Arkansas Community College Tara Dryer, Senior Managing Director, University of Arkansas Global CampusCarol Silva Moralez, President &amp; CEO, Upskill NWAJoe Rollins, Workforce Development Director, Northwest Arkansas CouncilOnward Ozarks is a quarterly speaker series created by the Council to provide organizations, companies and individuals a platform to share news, events and other information with a regional audience.Randy Wilburn, founder and host of the popular “I Am Northwest Arkansas” podcast, serves as series host and moderator. Registrants will be entered for a chance to win one of five $100 Walmart gift cards. Must be an Arkansas resident and present on the webinar to win.

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