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Know Your Options: Concurrent Credit

Concurrent credit allows students to earn college credit while still in high school.

We Need More Unsung Heroes

From plumbers and power line crews to truck drivers and teachers, there’s a slew of professions that often go unappreciated despite being absolutely essential to our society.

Booming Arkansas Industry: Manufacturing

There have been 7,000+ new jobs created and retained in manufacturing over the past five years in Arkansas, according to arkansasedc.com.

Booming Arkansas Industry: Construction

Construction is the 12th largest industry in the United States

Booming Arkansas Industry: Agriculture

See why agriculture is a massive industry in Arkansas, with more than 40,000 farms statewide.

Booming Arkansas Industry: Transportation

With 1 in 10 jobs in Arkansas in transportation, this industry has plenty of emerging jobs to go around.

Booming Arkansas Industry: Engineering

Engineers are a large part of Arkansas' economy working in an array of fields for a vast number of businesses.

The Future is Female: Women in Male-Dominated Trades

While most skilled trades have been male-dominated for decades, times are changing. Women are finally flocking to fields typically stereotyped as “man’s work,” and for good reason!