Academies of Central Arkansas

09/08/2026

📣 We’re hiring! 📣

The Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation is looking for a Partnership Manager to help build and strengthen relationships between education, business, and community partners across Central Arkansas.

This role will develop meaningful partnerships with businesses and community organizations, connect industry partners with high school academies and students, coordinate engagement opportunities, and help create real-world experiences that prepare students for enrollment, enlistment, and employment.

If you’re a relationship-builder, collaborative professional, and passionate about connecting business and education to create opportunities for students, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today: Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

🔗 Learn more about the position and apply:
https://www.indeed.com/job/partnership-manager-77469c58121fcd2f

09/04/2026

This week our Academy Ambassadors were put through an immersive leadership retreat with our newest partners at the Arkansas National Guard.

We are honored to bring this group of leaders together every year. Their leadership at their districts, their academies, and in their communities is something we should all be very proud of!

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | North Little Rock School District | Pulaski County Special School District | Arkansas Army National Guard | Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard

08/25/2026

Today was a great day for thousands of students in the Academies of Central Arkansas!

Alongside the Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard Chad Bridges, Attorney General Tim Griffin, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh, North Little Rock School District Superintendent Dr. Greg Pilewski, and Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Mr. Jeff Senn - we signed a truly unique agreement with the Arkansas National Guard as a parter at ALL academy campuses, across ALL pathways, supporting ALL scholars!

At the Academies of Central Arkansas, we continue to strive to prepare all our graduates with the skills, confidence, and hands-on experiences to fulfill all 3 E’s - enroll, enlist, and employ!

We were also honored to be joined by Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva, Arkansas DCTE Director Ross White, and many more special guests!

It was great celebrating with a packed house at the Little Rock Regional Chamber - now it’s time to get to work putting this powerful partnership into action!



Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) | Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation | Arkansas Office of Skills Development

The Academies of Central Arkansas and the Arkansas National Guard signed an agreement Monday to expand career, education and military service opportunities for

08/20/2026

We are incredibly excited to welcome the launch of Caterpillar Inc.’s workforce commitment in Arkansas - an investment of up to $3 million to prepare Arkansans for the modern manufacturing careers of tomorrow.

What makes this investment especially meaningful is the intentionality behind it.

We are deeply appreciative of Caterpillar’s leadership for the countless hours they have spent getting to know our community, our organizations, our schools, and the unique opportunities that exist to make a real difference here in Central Arkansas.

They didn’t simply ask, “How can we invest?” They took the time to listen, learn, and understand where their investment could have the greatest impact.

That commitment to understanding our community is what makes this partnership so powerful.

The collaboration between Caterpillar Inc., the Little Rock Regional Chamber , UA - Pulaski Tech, and Academies of Central Arkansas creates an incredible opportunity to continue to strengthen the connection between education and industry - and to give more students clearer pathways into the high-demand careers shaping Arkansas’ future.

We are honored to be part of this work and grateful to the Caterpillar team for believing in Arkansas and the people who will build our future.

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | Little Rock Regional Chamber | Caterpillar | Riggs Cat

Check out the full press release:

Caterpillar Inc. today announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Arkansas, marking another meaningful step in its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative.

08/14/2026

The new space looks AMAZING! Thanks, Telcoe Federal Credit Union for being such a dedicated partner!

We are kicking off the school year at Maumelle High School - PCSSD in our new location at the Hornet Branch inside the high school. It’s the anniversary of our partnership with Academies Of Central Arkansas and things are only looking up from here! Students get to work in the student branch and gain real work experience and accreditations before they graduate! More student involvement, more hands on experience, more preparation for the workforce!

08/13/2026

🎉Welcome Back, Jacksonville High School! 🎉

Today marks the start of another exciting school year at Jacksonville High School, and we’re thrilled to see students back in the classrooms, labs, and learning environments where curiosity becomes confidence, skills become experience, and interests become real-world possibilities.

The Academies at Jacksonville High School give students opportunities to explore careers, build technical and professional skills, learn alongside industry professionals, and experience what it takes to succeed beyond high school. Through hands-on, career-connected learning, students aren’t just preparing for the future - they’re getting a chance to experience it now.

We’re grateful for the educators, industry partners, and community leaders who make these experiences possible. Your investment and partnership help bring learning to life and open doors to opportunities students may not otherwise see.

Here’s to a year filled with learning by doing, discovering what’s possible, building real-world skills, and finding a path toward what comes next.

Welcome back, Jacksonville High School! We hope your first day was an incredible one!

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company | FAB&T | Airco Service Little Rock | CARTI | Children's Protection Center- Little Rock, AR | Clark Contractors, LLC | Crain Ford of Jacksonville | Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce | Harris and Renshaw Physical Therapy | Lomanco | Mainstream Technologies | SIG SAUER | Village Public Health | Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

08/12/2026

We are excited to announce that Red River Ford of Cabot and their Mobile Service has become an official Academies partner with Jacksonville High School.

Through industry tours, job shadowing opportunities, and participation in our annual career expo, this collaboration strengthens the connection between classroom learning and the local automotive industry.

We are grateful to Red River Ford and Mobile Service for investing in the next generation of automotive professionals in our community. Welcome to the family!

Red River Ford of Cabot | Jacksonville High School | Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

08/11/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, North Little Rock Center of Excellence! 🎉

Today marked the beginning of another exciting school year at the North Little Rock Center of Excellence - and we’re excited to see students back in the classrooms, labs, and learning environments where they can turn their interests into real-world skills!

The Academies at NLR Center of Excellence provides students with opportunities to explore careers, develop technical skills, work with industry professionals, and prepare for the next step beyond high school. It’s a place where learning is hands-on, purposeful, and connected to the opportunities waiting for students in their communities and beyond.

We’re grateful for the educators, industry partners, and community leaders who help make those opportunities possible. Your investment in students helps bring career-connected learning to life and gives young people a chance to see what their future can look like.

Here’s to a year of learning by doing, discovering new possibilities, and preparing for what comes next!

Welcome back, North Little Rock Center of Excellence – we hope today was fantastic!

Baptist Health | American Red Cross Arkansas | Arkansas Advanced Energy Association | Galley Support Innovations | Garver | Harris and Renshaw Physical Therapy | HMS Manufacturing | Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) | NYITCOM-Arkansas SOMA | Taggart Architects | The Aspire Corp. | Economics Arkansas | Junior Achievement of Arkansas | Riggs Cat | North Little Rock School District

08/11/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, North Little Rock High School 🎉

As we close out the first day back to school for students in the North Little Rock School District - the start of each new school year signifies a chance to dream bigger, try something new, and take the next step toward what comes after graduation. We’re excited to welcome the students, educators, and Academy partners of North Little Rock High School back for another year of learning and opportunity!

At North Little Rock High School, the Academy experience helps students turn curiosity into possibility. Through career exploration, hands-on experiences, connections with local employers, and opportunities to learn directly from professionals, students are discovering how their strengths and interests can translate into meaningful careers and futures.

We’re especially grateful for the business and community partners who make these experiences possible. Your willingness to invest in students, share your expertise, and open doors gives North Little Rock scholars a valuable perspective on the many paths available to them, right here in Central Arkansas.

Here’s to a school year filled with new connections, new experiences, and new possibilities!

Welcome back, Charging Wildcats!

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company | Baptist Health | American Red Cross Arkansas | Argenta Contemporary Theatre | Arkansas Travelers | Bank OZK | Camp Aldersgate | Kirkpatrick Creative | Lindsey's BBQ & Hospitality House | Literary Freedom Publishing | Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) | NYITCOM-Arkansas SOMA | Thurlo T. Cobb-Regional Vice President, Primerica | Taggart Architects | TruService Community Federal Credit Union