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Miller County, Arkansas

Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Hosts Inaugural NCRC Earning Day, Boosting Local Workforce Readiness May 15, 2025

“We are so excited to partner with Express Employment and be able to provide this resource to our community. We encourage anybody in the workforce or entering the workforce to explore how the NCRC can benefit you in the process,” says Hillary Cloud, Director of Workforce Development. “As the job market continues to be more and more competitive, this certificate can give you a competitive advantage during the job searching process. We hope to identify more dates in the future to host another Earning Day Event. This first one was a big success! We applaud those individuals who are taking advantage of the resources available to them.”

Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Partners with Schools and Businesses to Promote National Career Readiness Certificate April 17, 2025

The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its continuation in partnering with local schools and businesses to increase awareness of the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) and its benefits. The Chamber’s number one goal is to aid in the creation of a work-ready community by equipping individuals with the skills and credentials necessary to succeed in the workforce. The Chamber is diligently working toward its’ goal of becoming a certified work-ready community (WRC).

Congrats to Arkansas WRCs that Won Economic Development Grants December 12, 2024

Of the 13 locations receiving economic development infrastructure grants, 11 are in participating Work Ready Communities. The news team of Southwest Arkansas Today shared the list along with remarks from state officials.

Arkansas Tops South Central State Rankings April 17, 2024

Site Selection magazine, a key publication for the economic development industry, ranked Arkansas No. 1 in its region for workforce development. Arkansas moved from second to first regionally in the South Central Region, which includes AL, KY, OK, LA, MS, TN, and TX. The Natural State has 51 counties participating in Work Ready Communities with more than 12 hundred supporting employers.

Job Training Site Gives Texarkana Campus Room to Grow March 15, 2023

The building, which is nearly 15,000 square feet, is a modern employment training center for students in the region and will house both the Arkansas High School Collegiate Academy and the Secondary Career and Technical Education Center, according to Casey Curtis, the college's communications coordinator. It also will function as a community meeting space and a site for business and industry training.