Upcoming Events

Shorter College has partnered with IBM to offer a variety of current and high demand certificate programs that can equip individuals with the requisite skills set and knowledge base to be successful in today's workforce. Local Business and Industry partners have endorsed our workforce-ready courses. We offer industry ready training that will qualify participants to secure medium to high skill jobs in the state of Arkansas. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSE & CERTIFICATIONS - Computer Programming Technology Courses last 8 weeks. Computer Programming Concepts I, Computer Programming Concepts II, Object Oriented Programming, Networking, Database Structures Concept, Introduction to Database Management and Web Applications Programming. ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS - Entrepreneurial Courses can be completed in 2 to 4 weeks. Social Media Marketing Specialist (Facebook and Instagram), Brand Management Certificate, Entrepreneurship Certificate, Microsoft Excel Specialist, Microsoft PowerPoint Certification and Microsoft Word Certification. CERTIFICATIONS IN IBM TECHNOLOGY - IBM Course Material and Exam can be completed in 3 weeks. IBM Data Science, IBM Design Thinking, IBM Artificial Intelligence, IBM Internet Things, IBM Cyber Security, IBM Quantum Computing and Cloud Computing. SOFT SKILLS TRAINING can be completed in 1 to 3 days. Business Management Skills, Teamwork and Leadership Skills, Communication and Listening, Customer Service Skills, Financial Skills and Analytical and Problem Solving Skills. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHORTER COLLEGE'S CERTIFICATE OFFERINGS CONTACT: Dr. Angee Burd, angee.burd@shortercollege.edu or Michelle Hatchett, michelle.hatchett@shortercollege.edu. 501-374-6305 EXT. 216

Interviews are being held for CORPORAL positions at the Arkansas Department of Corrections Tucker Unit! Beginning salary is $42,077.76-$46,987/year. Applicants must have a valid state ID (driver's license not required), social security card, high school diploma or equivalent. SEARCH FOR OPEN POSITIONS AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION HERE: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/go/Corrections/8524400/. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Debra Barnes, Human Resources Manager at (501)842-1341 or Debra.Barnes@arkansas.gov. GREAT STATE BENEFITS! 12 Paid Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 12 Annual Leave Days, Rotating Weekends Off, Work Only 12 Days per Month, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Arkansas State Employees Association and Employee Assistance Program.

WE ARE HIRING! DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS...GREAT BENEFITS! Paid Time Off, Flexible Scheduling, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life, Retirement with Matching, Career Advancement and Positions all over Arkansas. $700 SIGN ON BONUS! APPLY NOW AT https://www.icm-inc.org/.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 8a-10a. Location: Russellville Workforce Center, 104 South Rochester Ave., Russellville AR 72801. Holding open interviews for various production positions. Pay starting at $15.25. Offers shift premiums and sign on bonus. For more information contact Job Services at 479-968-2784.

APPLY NOW TO INTERVIEW ON THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022. Family Service Worker Supervisor Job #13063, Family Service Worker Job #14008 and Program Assistant Job # 13324. SAME DAY JOB OFFERS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. Go to AR.GOV/DHSJOBS and enter the Job # in the KEYWORD SEARCH to apply.

GET HIRED! Monday, May 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hiring for: Machine Operator and Forklift Operator. Location: Workforce Center, 5401 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72209.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 8a-10a. Location: Russellville Workforce Center, 104 South Rochester Ave., Russellville AR 72801. Holding open interviews for various production positions. Pay starting at $15.25. Offers shift premiums and sign on bonus. For more information contact Job Services at 479-968-2784.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 10am - 2pm. Location: Arkansas Workforce Center, 5401 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72209 (Room 100A). Applicants must bring a valid state ID (driver's license not required), a signed social security card and education information (copy of high school diploma or college diploma, transcript or GED). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Hawkins: DOC.HawkinsHR@arkansas.gov or 501-897-2806. Wrightsville: DOC.WrightsvilleHR@arkansas.gov or 501-897-2892. NEW STARTING PAY IS $42,077 PER YEAR, PLUS GREAT STATE BENEFITS! 12 Paid Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 12 Annual Leave Days, Rotating Weekends Off, Work Only 14 Days per Month, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Arkansas State Employees Association and Employee Assistance Program. Wrightville Complex, 8400 Hwy 386, Wrightsville, AR 72183.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the West Memphis Workforce Center, 2003 West Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301.

Wholesale Building Materials. Are you searching for a full time, steady job? Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 9AM – 3PM. Location: WORKFORCE SERVICES, 2825 S. DIVISION ST., BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315. PLEASE JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES WITH Atlas Tube!

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 8a-10a. Location: Russellville Workforce Center, 104 South Rochester Ave., Russellville AR 72801. Holding open interviews for various production positions. Pay starting at $15.25. Offers shift premiums and sign on bonus. For more information contact Job Services at 479-968-2784.

Arkansas Dept of Transportation will be hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 10:30-4:30 at the Russellville Workforce Center located at 104 S Rochester Ave Russellville AR. Looking to fill Construction Aide and Maintenance Aide positions in Clarksville and Morrilton, along with many others. Also looking to fill Summer positions for 18 year olds that will be in high school, college, vocational or military in the fall. Pay depends on position. For more information call 479-968-2784 and ask for Job Services.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Schneider Trucking will be hosting a job fair from 10a-2p at the Russellville Workforce Center located at 104 S Rochester Ave Russellville AR. Looking to fill Class A CDL and Non CDL positions. Pay ranges from $25,000-$70,000 depending on position. Schneider also assists those seeking to obtain a CDL. For more information, call 479-968-2784 and ask for Job Services.