Arkansas Career Watch Magazine
An annual publication containing profiles of Arkansas occupations, including job descriptions, average pay, growth rate, and educational and scholarship information.
Contact: Ron White, 501-682-3121
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*The 2004-2005 Career Watch Magazine is available in hard copy upon request.
Arkansas Labor Force Statistics
An annual publication containing historical labor force statistics as well as nonfarm payroll job data by major industry for Arkansas, the five metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), and the 75 counties.
Contact: Bernadette Coleman 501-682-3159
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Arkansas Labor Market Trends
A monthly publication containing statistical tables, charts, and narrative analysis depicting current economic conditions in Arkansas’ five metropolitan statistical areas of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Little Rock-North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff.
Contact: Bernadette Coleman, 501-682-3159
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Arkansas’ Top 10 Occupations by Education Level
An annual CD containing the top ten occupations by education level (on-the-job training, associate’s degree, and bachelor’s degree or higher) with links to the top ten skills needed to perform each occupation and links to video clips and job descriptions.
Contact: Ron White, 501-682-3121
Arkansas Wage Survey
A semi-annual publication produced from employment and wage data collected by the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey. One of the primary functions of this program is to identify occupation and wage profiles for Arkansas.
Contact: Delores Hall, 501-682-3140
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Career Video CDs
A nine disc CD set containing the 16 career clusters depicting people working in various occupations with an audio description of the duties and requirements.
Contact: Ron White, 501-682-3121
Covered Employment and Earnings
A quarterly and an annual publication containing data that covers employment and wage data by industries and counties for Arkansas. 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
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Directory of Licensed Occupations in Arkansas
The single source of readily accessible occupational licensing information required by Arkansas statutes to practice a given occupation. Contains a brief job description, required examinations, fees, and the name, address and telephone number of the licensing agency.
Contact: Shirley Johnson, 501-683-0035
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Projected Employment Opportunities List
The list contains information on occupations and training programs. The list has two columns. The first column lists the occupation’s code and title. A Statewide estimated average annual wage is given for each occupation as well. The second column lists the corresponding training code and title for the occupation. A list is included for the State and each of the 10 Local Workforce Investment Areas.
Contact: Belinda Hodges, 501-682-3118
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Labor Market Information for Arkansas Counties
A monthly publication containing statistical tables showing the civilian labor force, employment,unemployment, and unemployment rates for Arkansas’ 75 counties and the five metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).
Contact: Margaret Stiefel, 501-682-1650
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Long-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections
An annual publication containing long-term (10 year) industrial and occupational employment projections and analyses for Arkansas and each Local Workforce Investment Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123
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Short-Term Industry and Occupational Employment Projections
An annual publication containing short-term (2 year) industrial and occupational employment projections and analyses for Arkansas and each Local Workforce Investment Area.
Contact: Brian Pulliam, 501-682-3123
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View Short-Term Industry Projections for the Central Arkansas LWIA (Excel)
View Short-Term Industry Projections for the City of Little Rock LWIA (Excel)
View Short-Term Industry Projections for the Eastern Arkansas LWIA (Excel)
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View Short-Term Industry Projections for the Southeast Arkansas LWIA (Excel)
View Short-Term Industry Projections for the Southwest Arkansas LWIA (Excel)
View Short-Term Industry Projections for the West Central Arkansas LWIA (Excel)
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The Future Awaits
A guide for instructors to teach young adults pre-employment basics, including resume preparation, how to apply for jobs, appropriate dress and interview tips. This guide also explains how to complete federal tax forms.
Contact: Ron White, 501-682-3121
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