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.
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:
Emerson
Revolution
Cynergy
Roach Conveyors
Koppers
Fiocchi
La-Z-Boy
SCA Pharma
Signode
Gerber
Amazon
SFI
Structurlam
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.
ARTechJobs
ARTechJobs is a database of technology-based job openings across the state in a variety of industries. Companies that frequently hire on ARTechJobs include Walmart, Windstream, and Dillard’s Technology.
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.
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.