Partnerships & Resources

Craighead County, Arkansas is certified as an ACT Work Ready Community (WRC) which denotes that Jonesboro's workforce is qualified and growing.  Craighead County has over 4,000 National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) holders, placing us among the highest in the state.

Jonesboro Unlimited provides the link between industry and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) for grants and incentives.  The AEDC works strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities for success.

Local manufacturing leaders meet to discuss mutual challenges and best practices.

A quarterly event of the Existing Industries Association that is organized by a local manufacturer for a tour of their facility and a discussion of a topic of common interest.

A confidential survey organized by Jonesboro Unlimited to provide local manufacturers with the latest information on compensation and benefits for participating companies.

Local industrial Human Resources professionals meet quarterly to discuss the topics and industry trends that impact them all.  Participating employers share best practices and new ideas for improvement across the Jonesboro industrial workforce.

Jonesboro Unlimited supports the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) association that provides resources and networking opportunities for professional women working in local manufacturing careers.

Jonesboro Unlimited holds an annual golf event for manufacturers to engage and compete with other industry professionals.

Post Consumer Brands offers an annual grant supporting the projects of the Workforce Development Committee.

Jonesboro Unlimited's responsibilities to support and expand success of employers and educational organizations.

Group to communicate workforce development activities in NEA counties of the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The Jonesboro Unlimited database of workforce development and business retention and expansion activities.

Northeast Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management (NEASHRM) is the local chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).