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New Youth Mental Health Initiative Launches Across Arkansas
Arkansas is launching the Youth Mental Health Corps to expand support for young people, strengthen communities, and build a dedicated mental health workforce.
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More Than Awareness: Supporting Youth Mental Health Through Action
Launching in August 2026, the Youth Mental Health Corps is expanding support for Arkansas youth while creating career pathways for young adults to serve, train, and lead.
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Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: How AmeriCorps Develops the Skills That Last a Lifetime
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: How AmeriCorps Develops the Skills That Last a Lifetime One of the most defining elements of AmeriCorps service is the development of lifelong, durable skills, which are long-term, transferable skills that are not job-specific but are valuable across all workplaces and roles. These are the kind of skills that stay with members…
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Turning Service into Opportunity: AmeriCorps Education Awards, Schools of National Service, and the Future of Public Leadership
Turning Service into Opportunity: AmeriCorps Education Awards, Schools of National Service, and the Future of Public Leadership Often, public service is framed as a sacrifice; however, AmeriCorps and similar programs are redefining it as an investment in America’s future. At the center of this shift in focus is the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, which not…
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Strengthening Communities: How UAFS’ Center for Nonprofits Is Transforming the River Valley
Strengthening Communities: How UAFS’ Center for Nonprofits Is Transforming the River Valley In today’s increasingly complex and resource-constrained environment, nonprofit organizations are doing more than ever before, often with limited funding, staffing, and institutional support. As a result, spaces and organizations that provide nonprofits with connections, professional development, and practical tools for sustainability are not…
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From Service to Sustainability: The Impact of the Ozark Conservation Corps
From Service to Sustainability: The Impact of the Ozark Conservation Corps Each April, Earth Day and National Volunteer Week remind us of two incredibly powerful ideas: protecting our planet and environment and showing up for our communities. However, beyond awareness campaigns or one-day events, there are organizations across Arkansas that are helping to turn these…
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Day at the Arkansas State Capitol: Investing in Arkansas’s Workforce
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Day at the Arkansas State Capitol: Investing in Arkansas’s Workforce This past Tuesday, members of the Engage Arkansas team attended Career and Technical Education (CTE) Day at the Arkansas State Capitol—a powerful reminder of how education, workforce development, and economic growth are connected. Each February, the Arkansas Department of Education’s…