The more I travel in Arkansas and meet people, the more excited I get about how we do business. There couldn't be a better time to imagine your future. From emerging technologies like lithium and AI, to the high demand for trades and manufacturing. Arkansas has attracted many amazing employers, services and products. 

I use this publication to share a menu of career and education options with students and adults alike. There is a national emphasis on bringing manufacturing back to the US, which requires innovation, skill and work ethic. Arkansas has a long-standing reputation for entrepreneurship and building things. There are so many choices that it is hard to make a decision or come up with an excuse. Apprenticeships are expanding to many non-traditional fields, like nursing, IT and manufacturing. Work-based learning is getting embedded into higher education and CTE classes in high school. The Arkansas National Guard grows soldiers while serving our country and themselves. Use this issue of Next Pros to imagine your future and drive your success. It is time to roll up your sleeves and make informed decisions. You are our future.

Sincerely,

Mike Rogers
Chief Workforce Officer
Office of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders