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A Free Ride Scholarships and grants can pave your way to independence 
The Write Stuff Create an amazing personal essay
College Countdown What you can do to prepare for college as your high-school days tick down.
Been There, Done That Real Advice from College Undergrads
You Are Forgiven Deciphering student loans can help you save money.
Essential Study Skills Solid study skills are a must for college success.
Making the Switch Adjusting to college is tricky. Here are some issues you might face and tips for dealing with them.
No Money, No Problem Score cash for school
What Kind of College is Right for You? Take our quick and easy quiz to help you narrow down your school choices.
Test-taking Time Get the best score possible on the ACT and SAT.
The Next Step for Arkansas' Future The state's high school education programs are changing. Learn about the next SmartCore curriculum and how it can work for you.
Maximizing Potential Blake Rutherford sees potential in the city of Little Rock and the state.
First Impressions Matter If you’re a job candidate, you will be judged by your attire and demeanor.
Landing Your First Job In today's job market, job security means developing skills that will enable you to adapt to changing situations and pursue new opportunities.
Lifelong Learners Katrina and Jeremy Owoh bring thirst for knowledge to their work.
Dress for Success When in doubt, go conservative for your interview.
'Be Persistent' Jennifer Pierce brings her communications skills to Heifer and the world.
Build Relationships, Build a Future In central Arkansas, networking opportunities are all around.
The Real World Graduating from college means independence, but with that independence comes financial responsibility.
Pay It Forward If you get a diploma or certificate in certain high-demand technical fields, the state of Arkansas is willing to help take the load off.
First Impressions Matter As a job candidate, you will be judged by your attire and demeanor.
The Skills Companies Seek You can tailor your resume, cover letter and interview dialogue to show that you possess commonly desired skills.
Talking Your Way Into a Job Preparing yourself for the job interview starts long before you get the call asking you to come in.
Make Yourself Heard Employment, finances, the cost of education, health care, voting rights, war and peace ¡ª the decisions your leaders make on such fundamental issues will shape your future, which is why it's important to exercise your right to vote.
Maumelle Growing Strong Maumelle’s growth — the population is about 13,000 — doesn’t mean the city has lost its original goal of being a comfortable and safe community with easy access to the capital city.
Earn While You Learn Co-op programs introduce students to the workplace.
Enter the Excel Model Contest! Want to be the next face of Arkansas Next and win a $750 scholarship? You can in our first "Face of Arkansas Next" model contest.
Central Arkansas Offers Plenty of Educational Choices Educational choices are plentiful in central Arkansas.
River Market District Anchors Downtown LR The River Market District is the place to enjoy for locals and visitors alike.
Benton, Bryant Seeing Tremendous Growth Just 30 miles southeast of Little Rock, Benton and its sister city, Bryant, are enjoying tremendous growth.
Cabot Works to Keep Neighborly Appeal Cabot works hard to keep its neighborly appeal.
Meet the Neighbors: North Little Rock Martha “Claire” Haun, registered nurse and owner of Creative Health Resources LLC, and husband Warren Scott Haun, share their experiences living in North Little Rock.
Conway Stays Young at Heart With three universities, Conway stays young at heart and continues to thrive.
Culinary Delights Central Arkansas holds its own when it comes to great cooking — home-style or fine dining.
Downtown Alive and Well While physical sprawl is well and alive in Little Rock, the heartbeat of the city is still strong downtown.
Central Arkansas Offers First-rate Health Systems Central Arkansans don't have to travel far, as quality health care is right around the corner.
Historic Hillcrest Offers Neighborhood Feel Homes are nestled in softly curved, sloping streets lined with old trees.
Calling Jacksonville Home Base Positioned between the growing cities of North Little Rock and Cabot, the city of 30,000 has served as home for more than half a century for Little Rock Air Force Base.
Meet the Neighbors: Conway Steve Owens, assistant general manager of Broadcast Services for the University of Central Arkansas, and his wife, Megan, describe living and raising their children Peyton and Cameron in Conway.
Meet the Neighbors: Little Rock David Boling, lawyer for Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, and wife, Mine, describe their experience living in Little Rock.
Midtown Offers a Mix of Residential, Commercial Property Conventional local wisdom will question where midtown begins and ends.
North Little Rock Flourishes Major development projects have made North Little Rock a central Arkansas hot spot.
Quapaw Quarter Offers Diverse Living Experience Residents are as diverse as the home styles.
Riverdale Offers Riverside Living Riverdale is a patchwork of residential and commercial areas and is dotted with parks and soccer fields popular with locals.
Central Arkansas Boasts Variety of Tourist Attractions With a renowned presidential library, art-filled galleries and museums and numerous theaters, residents of central Arkansas never lack entertainment.
West Little Rock Keeps Growing Unprecedented growth during the past decade has expanded Little Rock westward, and there’s no sign of it slowing down anytime soon.
Central Arkansas Has Something for Everyone Scenic parks, hiking trails and abundant wildlife keep the outdoor enthusiasts active, while sporting events and downtown sites provide fun for every member of the family.
Price of Independence Attending an in-state school can save you money.
Tips for Completing a Winning Job Application Filling out a job application isn’t rocket science. But there’s a lot more to a job application than just spelling your name correctly. Think of it as your ticket to getting an interview.
Dorm Room Must-haves Moving into a dorm room requires serious planning—and shopping.
The College Countdown If you're planning to attend college, start preparing in high school.
Time Flies Prioritizing, organizing and budgeting your time for school, work, and social activities can help you stay focused.
Test-taking Time Improving your SAT and ACT scores could help secure acceptance, course placement and scholarship money at the college of your choice.
Budgeting in the Real World Examining your monthly income and expenses is key to financial independence.
7 Hot Industries Serve Up Cool Jobs Admit it: You want to stay in Arkansas after you graduate. Check out a list of seven hot industries in the state.
ROTC Provides Training, Scholarships for College Students Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC, provides training and scholarship money for college students.
What's Next? (Publisher's Note) As you start thinking about your future, we want you to give Arkansas a chance.
Prescription For Success: UAMS Offers First-rate Medical Program If you're considering a career in the medical profession, there are several options in-state, including a first-rate medical school program at UAMS.
Acting on Big Dreams Two-year colleges give students more bang for their buck.
Shooting for the Top Most four-year public and private universities comprise several colleges or schools of study, such as business, communications, engineering and education.
A Hands-on Degree If you already know what kind of job you want and are ready to enter the job force, then a one-year technical institute may be the place for you.
Learning on the job An apprenticeship is the best of both worlds: hands-on training and a real salary.
Mastering the Fundamentals Take your education to the next level by enrolling in a graduate school program to earn a master's degree.
How to Go to School for Free The state provides key sources for scholarships and grants. With the right combination, your education can be free, or at least a lot less expensive.
Career Tips, Resources Daily on The Ladder The Ladder, a new blog aimed at job seekers and young professionals, features helpful hints and other career-related resources daily on Arkansasbusiness.com.
Anchoring Close to Home Newsanchor Liz Massey shares her experience entering the broadcast journalism field in Arkansas.
Considering an MBA? Ed Bashaw offers advice for graduates considering going back to school to get a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
On the Ball in Arkansas Former Arkansas Razorback basketball player Blake Eddins shares his experience entering the financial services field in Little Rock.
UCA: A Center of Graduate-Level Learning Arkansas school provides options for those seeking a graduate degree.
A Law Degree Gives You Diverse Options A law degree opens doors to many opportunities.
Arkansas Blue Cross Arkansas Blue Cross and its family of affiliated companies have more than 2,700 employees.
Aflac Aflac has a presence in all 50 states and in U.S. territories and has more than 60,000 licensed agents.
Simmons First National Corp. This banking, investment and mortgage firm celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003, having opened in Pine Bluff on March 23, 1903.
Deltic Timber Corp. This natural resources company grows and harvests timber and manufactures and markets lumber.
Harps Food Stores Inc. Harps offers employment opportunities at its Springdale, Ark. corporate office as well as in the field at individual stores.
Murphy Oil Corp. As one of the largest operators in the Gulf of Mexico, El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. markets crude oil and natural gas liquids.
Arkansas Business Publishing Group Specializing in niche magazine publishing, Arkansas Business Publishing Group brings together targeted audiences and advertisers that want to reach them.
First Security Bancorp In additon to the 50 First Security Bank locations, First Security Bancorp includes Little Rock-based investment banking affiliate Crews & Associates — as well as affiliates in public finance, real estate development and revitalization, and leasing and mortgage services.
Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services DHHS hires employees with a variety of degrees and backgrounds to work in many different departments.
Beverly Enterprises Inc. Beverly currently operates 345 skilled nursing facilities, as well as 18 assisted living centers and 66 hospice and home-care centers.
Dassault Falcon Jet Dassault Falcon Jet's completion center in Little Rock is among the best-equipped in the world, has a total of 478,500 SF and employees about 1,500 people whose combined expertise result in world-class jets.
L’Oréal USA L'Oreal offers jobs in research, marketing, engineering, sales, finance and operations, communications, and human resources.
McDonald’s With McDonald's, there are many corporate positions and management positions in individual restaurants. Some of the positions available include accounting, architecture/construction, government relations, human resources, legal, marketing and quality assurance.
Pizza Hut The parent company of Pizza Hut, Yum! Brands, offers a variety of jobs in thousands of locations around the world.
USA Truck USA Truck offers positions in the 48 contiguous states, Ontario, Quebec and Mexico.
Arvest Bank Arvest offers many career opportunities in the areas of management, lending, asset management, information technology, audit and communications, as well as banker trainee and leadership development programs.
Family Fun In Central Arkansas Scenic parks and hiking trails keep the outdoor enthusiasts active, while sporting events and downtown sites provide fun for the whole family.
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