Connect 2 Business

In October 2008, Governor Mike Beebe set a new course for the state at Arkansas Works 2008, The Governor's Summit on Education and Economic Development.  The event brought together more than 1,500 education, economic development and business leaders from every county to join forces and work together to improve educational attainment and provide more economic opportunities for all Arkansans.

In early November, Beebe announced Arkansas's Career and College Planning System, the next phase of Arkansas Works.  Arkansas's Career and College Planning System is a statewide initiative that will equip students and adults with the skills and education required for the opportunities that await them.  Similar initiatives have been highly successful in other states. 

A critical component of this new initiative is Connect 2 Business^®, a tool that helps adults find employment and students find internships and apprenticeships with local businesses.  In turn, Connect 2 Business provides businesses access to a pipeline of skilled workers, allows businesses to showcase themselves and their career opportunities, and helps students connect the relevance of their coursework to the real world of work.

Connect 2 Business is a critical component of the Governor's overall initiative to dramatically improve education in Arkansas, create a competitive, qualified workforce and help move our business community successfully into the future.

For more information or to register for Connect 2 Business, click here and then click on the "Arkansas's Career and College Planning System" link.