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Arkansas Labor Market and Economic Report
September 2023

An annual publication providing relevant information about the economy and workforce in Arkansas and the 10 Workforce Development Areas.
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

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Short-term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2022-2024 - LWDAs
August 2023

An annual publication containing short-term (2 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for each Local Workforce Development Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

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Long-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-2030 - LWDAs
May 2023

A biennial publication containing long-term (10 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for each Local Workforce Development Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

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Short-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2022-2024 - State of Arkansas
April 2023

An annual publication containing short-term (2 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for Arkansas.
Contact:  Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

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Covered Employment and Earnings
January 2023

A quarterly and annual publication containing data that covers employment and wage data by industries and counties for Arkansas from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) Program.  This data is compiled from quarterly contribution and wage reports submitted by employers subject to the Arkansas Employment Security Law.
Contact:  Susan Price, 501-682-3103

Go to Quarterly Publication (pdf)  (pdf accessible version)
Go to Annual Publication (pdf)  (pdf accessible version)

Long-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-2030 - State of Arkansas
June 2022

A biennial publication containing long-term (10 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses.
Contact:  Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

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So, You Want to Go Pro? Poster
March 2024

A career poster showing the percent of students continuing on to play sports into college and professionally. Alternate possible occupations are included.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish) / Go to Video (English) (Spanish)

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Arkansas Next (formerly Arkansas Watch)
March 2024

Career Watch is proud to partner with Arkansas Business Publishing Group (ABPG) to merge Career Watch magazine with Arkansas Next. Arkansas Next is an annual publication containing profiles of Arkansas occupations, including job descriptions, average pay, growth rate, educational and scholarship information, and so much more.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

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Arkansas Next Classroom Activity Guide
March 2024

Arkansas Next Classroom Activity Guide (formerly Career Watch Teacher's Guide) is an annual publication developed for use in conjunction with the Arkansas Next publication containing classroom activities for students.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

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Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, Act 613 In-Demand Occupations Report
February 2024

This report is in accordance with Act 613 of 2017, to create the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship.  The report lists the Top Manufacturing/Industry, Health Care, and Information Technology Occupations.

Go to Publication (pdf)

Education Pays! Poster
September 2023

A career poster showing the monetary benefits of continuing your education after high school.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish) / Go to Video (English) (Spanish)

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Arkansas Labor Market and Economic Report
September 2023

An annual publication providing relevant information about the economy and workforce in Arkansas and the 10 Workforce Development Areas.
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

Go to Publication (pdf)

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Directory of Licensed, Certified, and Registered Occupations in Arkansas
August 2023

Annual publication that is the single source of readily accessible occupational licensing/certifying information required by Arkansas statutes to practice a given occupation.  Contains a brief job description, required examinations, fees, and the name, contact information and web site of the licensing or certifying agency.
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

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Short-term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2022-2024 - LWDAs
August 2023

An annual publication containing short-term (2 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for each Local Workforce Development Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

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Arkansas Occupational Employment and Wage Survey, 2023
July 2023

The OEWS Survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for full and part-time wage and salary workers in nonfarm industries.
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

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Projected Employment Opportunities List
June 2023

This list identifies future job opportunities and links them to training programs. 
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

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Made in the Trade
June 2023

A career poster showing salary, employment and required education for select trades in Arkansas.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish) / Go to Video (English) (Spanish)

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Long-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-2030 - LWDAs
May 2023

A biennial publication containing long-term (10 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for each Local Workforce Development Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

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Arkansas' Hot 45
May 2023

A poster displaying demand occupations in Arkansas grouped by training/education requirements and listed by annual job openings.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)   (Spanish)

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Short-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2022-2024 - State of Arkansas
April 2023

An annual publication containing short-term (2 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for Arkansas.
Contact:  Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

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Disabilities in the Workforce
March 2023

A career poster showing the various statistics of Arkansans with disabilities and where they are located in the workforce.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf) (Spanish)

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Future Awaits
February 2023

A guide for instructors to teach young adults pre-employment basics, including resume preparation, how to apply for jobs, appropriate dress and interview tips.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)   (Word)

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Pocket Resume
February 2023

Print and complete this form for use as a handy reference tool on job applications and interviews.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word accessible version) 
 

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Long-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-2030 - State of Arkansas
June 2022

A biennial publication containing long-term (10 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses.
Contact:  Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

Rate this publication
Arkansas Employment Outlook
June 2022

A career brochure showing the number of projected new jobs and annual average wages for top occupations in Arkansas.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish)

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Arkansas Economic Security Report - Higher Education Planning Guide
October 2021

An annual publication summarizing employment and earnings for graduates by fields-of-study from Arkansas' higher education institutions.

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Summary)

So, You Want to Go Pro? Trading Cards
August 2021

Career trading cards showing the percent of students continuing on to play sports into college and professionally.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication: Men's Basketball (pdf)  Women's Basketball (pdf)  Football (pdf)  Baseball (pdf)

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Using Labor Market Information for Employers
July 2021

A booklet showing the different ways employers can take advantage of the statistics provided by Labor Market Information.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)

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Careers Are Everywhere
April 2018

A career-related activities workbook designed for students in the elementary grades.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf) 

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Your Path to College
March 2024

A career flier to help students prepare for higher education as they move from 8th grade thru high school.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish) /  Go to Video (English)  (Spanish)

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So, You Want to Go Pro? Poster
March 2024

A career poster showing the percent of students continuing on to play sports into college and professionally. Alternate possible occupations are included.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish) / Go to Video (English) (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Arkansas Next (formerly Arkansas Watch)
March 2024

Career Watch is proud to partner with Arkansas Business Publishing Group (ABPG) to merge Career Watch magazine with Arkansas Next. Arkansas Next is an annual publication containing profiles of Arkansas occupations, including job descriptions, average pay, growth rate, educational and scholarship information, and so much more.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)    Twitter Logo   Pinterest Logo

Rate this publication
Arkansas Next Classroom Activity Guide
March 2024

Arkansas Next Classroom Activity Guide (formerly Career Watch Teacher's Guide) is an annual publication developed for use in conjunction with the Arkansas Next publication containing classroom activities for students.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  

Rate this publication
Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, Act 613 In-Demand Occupations Report
February 2024

This report is in accordance with Act 613 of 2017, to create the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship.  The report lists the Top Manufacturing/Industry, Health Care, and Information Technology Occupations.

Go to Publication (pdf)

Arkansas Labor Market
February 2024

A monthly publication containing statistical tables, charts, and narrative analysis depicting current economic conditions in Arkansas, its metropolitan statistical areas, micropolitan statistical areas and cities.
Contact:  Cara Benton, 501-682-3196

Go to publication (pdf)  (Word)

Education Pays! Poster
September 2023

A career poster showing the monetary benefits of continuing your education after high school.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish) / Go to Video (English) (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Stability in Studies
September 2023

A career poster showing unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish)

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Arkansas Labor Market and Economic Report
September 2023

An annual publication providing relevant information about the economy and workforce in Arkansas and the 10 Workforce Development Areas.
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

Go to Publication (pdf)

Rate this publication
Directory of Licensed, Certified, and Registered Occupations in Arkansas
August 2023

Annual publication that is the single source of readily accessible occupational licensing/certifying information required by Arkansas statutes to practice a given occupation.  Contains a brief job description, required examinations, fees, and the name, contact information and web site of the licensing or certifying agency.
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

Go to Publication (pdf)

Rate this publication
Short-term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2022-2024 - LWDAs
August 2023

An annual publication containing short-term (2 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for each Local Workforce Development Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

Rate this publication
Arkansas Occupational Employment and Wage Survey, 2023
July 2023

The OEWS Survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for full and part-time wage and salary workers in nonfarm industries.
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

Go to Publication (pdf)

Rate this publication
Skills for Success
July 2023

A career booklet showing the projected job demand for the top content skills, work activities, and knowledge domains in the Arkansas workforce.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Projected Employment Opportunities List
June 2023

This list identifies future job opportunities and links them to training programs. 
Contact:  Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118

Go to Publication (pdf)

Rate this publication
Made in the Trade
June 2023

A career poster showing salary, employment and required education for select trades in Arkansas.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish) / Go to Video (English) (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Long-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-2030 - LWDAs
May 2023

A biennial publication containing long-term (10 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for each Local Workforce Development Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

Rate this publication
Arkansas' Hot 45
May 2023

A poster displaying demand occupations in Arkansas grouped by training/education requirements and listed by annual job openings.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)   (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Short-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2022-2024 - State of Arkansas
April 2023

An annual publication containing short-term (2 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses for Arkansas.
Contact:  Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

Rate this publication
Disabilities in the Workforce
March 2023

A career poster showing the various statistics of Arkansans with disabilities and where they are located in the workforce.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf) (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Future Awaits
February 2023

A guide for instructors to teach young adults pre-employment basics, including resume preparation, how to apply for jobs, appropriate dress and interview tips.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)   (Word)

Rate this publication
Pocket Resume
February 2023

Print and complete this form for use as a handy reference tool on job applications and interviews.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word accessible version) 
 

Rate this publication
Covered Employment and Earnings
January 2023

A quarterly and annual publication containing data that covers employment and wage data by industries and counties for Arkansas from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) Program.  This data is compiled from quarterly contribution and wage reports submitted by employers subject to the Arkansas Employment Security Law.
Contact:  Susan Price, 501-682-3103

Go to Quarterly Publication (pdf)  (pdf accessible version)
Go to Annual Publication (pdf)  (pdf accessible version)

Career Watch on the Go
October 2022

This brochure is a "Quick Guide to Getting the Job".  It contains information on Resumes, Interviews, Job Skills and Job Applications.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Long-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections, 2020-2030 - State of Arkansas
June 2022

A biennial publication containing long-term (10 year) industry and occupational employment projections and analyses.
Contact:  Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)

Rate this publication
Arkansas Employment Outlook
June 2022

A career brochure showing the number of projected new jobs and annual average wages for top occupations in Arkansas.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Arkansas Economic Security Report - Higher Education Planning Guide
October 2021

An annual publication summarizing employment and earnings for graduates by fields-of-study from Arkansas' higher education institutions.

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Summary)

So, You Want to Go Pro? Trading Cards
August 2021

Career trading cards showing the percent of students continuing on to play sports into college and professionally.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication: Men's Basketball (pdf)  Women's Basketball (pdf)  Football (pdf)  Baseball (pdf)

Rate this publication
Using Labor Market Information for Employers
July 2021

A booklet showing the different ways employers can take advantage of the statistics provided by Labor Market Information.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)

Rate this publication
Top 10 Career Tips for a Successful Future
June 2021

A career pamphlet with career tips on how to search for a job, job interviewing, how to succeed at work, and how to use social media to your advantage.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf)  (Word)  (Spanish)

Rate this publication
Careers Are Everywhere
April 2018

A career-related activities workbook designed for students in the elementary grades.
Contact:  Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117

Go to Publication (pdf) 

Rate this publication