Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Housing & Childcare
| June 10 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | NWACC聽Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies, Walmart Auditorium (900 SE Eagle Way, Bentonville, AR 72712)
The 痴汉俱乐部, , , , and the invite you to join聽Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Housing & Childcare, a free training event focused on opportunities across Northwest Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, and the broader tri-state region to help disengaged people reinvest into the workforce.聽
Housing is critical to the Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri region聽to sustain its rapid economic growth, retain a skilled workforce, and maintain quality of life as the population nears 1 million projected by 2050. As a top-20 fastest-growing metro area, the region faces acute shortages, making affordable, accessible housing essential for long-term economic competitiveness and workforce stability. Our discussion will provide an overview of market data, need, and organizations who are solving these challenges.
We will also explore why expanding access to safe, reliable, and affordable childcare presents an opportunity to strengthen families and increase the region’s economic potential. Investing in early childcare is not just about supporting families鈥攊t鈥檚 about empowering the workforce and fostering economic growth. Experts will provide updates on access and solutions to ensure adequate care is available to meet community need.
This event is a part of a quarterly,聽collaborative series designed to advance workforce solutions in multiple sectors.聽This series builds on the success of the , offering a deeper, more focused exploration of the most pressing challenges affecting our regional labor market. Each event brings together leaders from education, industry, government, and community organizations to engage in meaningful conversations around timely workforce topics.
These interactive, solutions-oriented sessions aim to:
- Identify persistent workforce barriers and systemic challenges
- Highlight innovative and scalable practices already underway
- Foster partnerships and regional alignment to drive real progress
Space is limited. Registration is FREE but is required and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The agenda can be found here. An overview can be found below:
8:00 鈥� 8:30 a.m. | Check-In and Networking聽
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Housing Keynote
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Childcare Keynote
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Open Q&A with Keynote Speakers
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Housing Panel
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | Childcare Panel
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Networking with the Experts (Optional)
