Employment
Job Opportunities for Service Members
Arkansas is committed to providing jobs for service members and their families. Transitioning out of uniform into the civilian workforce is easy with the resources available in Arkansas that help translate your military experience into attractive skills that employers need.
Jobs Database
The Workforce Connection jobs database allows military personnel to find careers linked to your military background by identifying transferable skills that are useful in civilian positions.
If you want to find a career based on your degree –
- When you access the Career Concourse tool, click “Find careers related to your degrees.”
- Search for your degree.
- Choose a related occupation that interests you.
- Career Concourse will provide information on the occupation, including labor market data, the job market, and employers that are hiring.
If you want to find a career based on your military background –
- When you access the Career Concourse tool, click “Find careers linked to your military background.”
- Select the branch of military in which you served.
- Select your military job title.
- Choose a related occupation that interests you.
- The Career Concourse tool will provide information on the occupation, including labor market data, the job market, and employers that are hiring.
Recent Company Expansions in Arkansas
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In recent months, companies from a wide range of industries have announced expansion plans in locations throughout Arkansas. These companies will be hiring hundreds of new employees in the coming months. Some of those companies include:
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Taber Extrusions
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Windsor Door
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Tractor Supply Co.
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Bekaert
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Zekelman Industries
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Americold
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Elopak
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Total Quality Logistics
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Walther Arms
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Owens Corning
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Bad Boy Mowers
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Westrock Coffee
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Boyd Metals
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Sig Sauer
SkillBridge
The Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service.
For industry partners, SkillBridge is an opportunity to access the world’s most highly trained and motivated workforce. Service members participating in SkillBridge receive their military compensation and benefits, and industry partners provide the training and work experience.
Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit provides written authorization and approval.
Entrepreneurship
BOOTS TO BUSINESS
Boots to Business is a 2-step entrepreneurship training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a track within the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP). This course is open to Service members and their spouses who are interested in self-employment opportunities.
The curriculum aids those interested in exploring business ownership by leading them through the critical steps for evaluating business concepts and providing the foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan.
Participants are introduced to SBA resources that are available, including access to start-up capital, technical assistance and contracting opportunities. After completing Boots to Business, participants will have the tools and knowledge they need to identify a business opportunity, draft a business plan, and launch their enterprise.
Licensure Portability
Licensure portability refers to the ability for a professional license to be recognized and accepted across different jurisdictions or states. Arkansas is dedicated to supporting active duty members, returning veterans, and their spouses in making licensure portability a straightforward transition by having the most accepting laws and regulations for licensure portability in the US.
Other resources for Arkansas-based job opportunities
AEDC News
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission announces company expansions frequently. New job openings typically accompany economic development announcements.
Arkansas State Government
The Arkansas State Government hires employees in a wide variety of fields. Visit the Arkansas State Jobs website to find opportunities available around the state.