Issue Position: Workforce Development

Issue Position

Economic development cannot occur without a trained workforce to fill the jobs. Jana will continue to support workforce education programs to develop our workers so they qualify for better-paying jobs. One example of Jana's work in this area is the Arkansas Futures Grant program. At the Governor's request, Jana carried the legislation to enact this program which offers anyone in Arkansas the opportunity to get a 2-year degree or certificate for free. She also supports coordination between high schools, trade schools, and colleges to train our students so they are prepared to enter the workforce when they graduate school.

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