Arkansas Next

13/09/2021

Arvest Bank Loves Teachers! Click the link below to nominate your favorite teacher and they could receive $500 for their classroom needs!

Nomination Form: https://arve.st/3C82z9S

Arvest Bank is honoring teachers by awarding 154 educators with a total of $77,000 in prize money for their classrooms! The random selection of winners will take place the week of September 20, 2021.

Complete the entry form found in the link above, including the teacher's name, school name, school address, state, county and one sentence describing the impact this teacher has made on students. Only teachers at the schools within counties where Arvest has a physical presence are eligible. A county must be selected from the drop-down list for a valid entry. Arvest associates and/or immediate family members are not eligible to win.

08/10/2020

Need a new laptop for school? Or maybe some AirPods? We've got you covered.

You have the chance to win one of four awesome prizes just by filling out this survey: www.arkansasnext.com/giveaway. We'll pick the winners after the giveaway deadline on April 23, 2021!

08/10/2020

Our new issue is finally here!

The 2020-21 issue of Arkansas Next shines a spotlight on the essential industry that's been keeping us safe in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Health care has always been a booming industry (and a great one to choose for your future path!), but now that industry is more important than ever.

Dive into our new issue and find out all of the exciting careers that await you in the health care industry right here in Arkansas.

Arkansas NEXT is a guide to students planning their lives after high school, with tips and tricks on scholarships, degree opportunities and so much more.

08/06/2020

Congrats to our Arkansas Next giveaway winner Karrington Norful, a student at Goza Middle School in Arkadelphia!

26/05/2020

Congrats to our Arkansas Next giveaway winner, Liz Ruiz from Caddo Hills School District in Norman!

24/09/2019

Are you registered to vote?

If not, we have a handy step-by-step guide to get you registered ahead of the upcoming elections!

Ahead of the 2020 election, we’re showing you why it’s important to exercise your 26th amendment right to make the changes you want to see in your community, st...

04/09/2019

We're so excited to share our new issue of Arkansas Next with you all! Ahead of the upcoming 2020 election, we talked with Arkansans who are making a difference in their state, including Jamie Scott, Trevor Villines and Rashad Woods Dardanelle City Council, featured on our cover!

As always, we share stories of young Arkansans pursuing hot careers, the degree and school options in Arkansas and so much more. So dive in and let us know what you think!

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02/08/2019

Former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe has been a longtime advocate for the trades. He’s also been one of the constant voices reminding us about the skilled labor gap in America.

Read on to find out more about why he's such a skilled trades advocate and how you can apply for his mikeroweWORKS scholarship!

Former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe has been a longtime advocate for the trades. He’s also been one of the constant voices reminding us about the skilled labor g...

01/08/2019

From boats and toilet paper to some of your favorite cereal and rocket systems, we bet ya didn't know that these cool things were made right here in Arkansas!

Aloha Pontoons
SeaArk Boats
Domtar Paper Mill
Georgia-Pacific
Evergreen Packaging
Nucor-Yamato Steel Inc.
Lexicon Inc.
Dassault Falcon Jet
American Railcar Industries
Re*****on Arms Company
Clear Ballistics
We Are Caterpillar North Little Rock
Lockheed Martin
Tenneco Automotive
Cooper Tire
Wabash Wood Products
Hytrol
Bad Boy Mowers
Tyson Foods
Simmons Foods
George's Inc. Chicken Processing Plant
Peco Foods
OK Foods, Inc.
Butterball
Riceland Foods
McKee Foods Corporation
Conagra Frozen Foods
Yarnell's Ice Cream
Grapette® International, Inc.
Mountain Valley Spring Water Bottling Facility
Petit Jean Meats
Husqvarna
J & H Custom Furniture Inc.

31/07/2019

As a high school student, you may have already delved into activism through fundraisers, marches or peaceful protests, but you can continue fighting the good fight in your college years too. If you play your cards right, you may be able to use those hours on the front lines to change your own future as well.

Hendrix College
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

From the American Revolution and the Little Rock Nine to the many powerful demonstrations that took place this past year, young generations have spurred change...

29/07/2019

Easy money? Big money? Go for both!

Here are six easy scholarships you can apply for — because it never hurts to try!

You don’t always know what you’re up against when you’re applying, but it never hurts to throw your name into consideration — even if it’s a long shot.

26/07/2019

Yes, the rooms are small. Yes, the walls are thin. Yes, you’re going to have to share a bathroom and store your stuff in creative ways. But no matter where you land or which roommate you get, you’re going to love dorm life. It’s one of the coolest parts of the traditional college experience!

Check out these awesome spaces at Arkansas colleges and universities!

Arkansas Tech University
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Ouachita Baptist University
Henderson State University
University of Central Arkansas
University of Arkansas

25/07/2019

Just in time for summer college visits, we've come up with a handy checklist of all the things you need to see before you make your big college decision!

Learn the essentials about your new home, from billing to amenities.

24/07/2019

So. Many. Jobs!

After completing your certification or training in the manufacturing, trucking, utilities and construction industries, you’ll have no trouble finding a job. That’s because Arkansas employs thousands of people in these skilled fields — and the need keeps growing. The numbers speak for themselves, so you can rest assured that job hunting will be a breeze!

Amazing opportunities can be found across Arkansas in the technical and trade industries

24/07/2019

Find out why the skilled trades are all the rage! Go on the job with the next generation of skilled trade professionals — young Arkansans who chose a different path after high school.

Pace Industries Inc.
North Arkansas College
ASU Beebe
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Smith System Driver Improvement Institute
University of Central Arkansas
Arkansas Coding Academy
Metova
Nabholz Corporation
Riggs CAT
Arkansas Construction Education Foundation
Kimbel Mechanical Systems, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority
Tyson Foods
CASS- Career Academy of Siloam Springs
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
ASU-Beebe, Searcy Campus
Re*****on Arms Company
UAM - University of Arkansas at Monticello
UACCM
We Are Caterpillar North Little Rock