Human Capital and Workforce Development
Human capital and workforce education and training are the key elements of any economic ecosystem. Our efforts focus on the education, training and funding of programs that promote job growth and stimulate local economies throughout the heartland.
Working with public, private and academic partners, Heartland Forward researches and promotes ideas and programs to identify job opportunities, economic incentives and overall development at the local, state and regional levels throughout the heartland.
rootEd Arkansas
Heartland Forward, in collaboration with rootEd Alliance and with support from the Arkansas Department of Education, is driving efforts to strengthen Arkansas’s talent pipeline and grow its economy by providing rural high school students with dedicated college and career advisors.
The initiative ensures students graduate prepared for successful careers and economic stability which furthers Heartland Forward’s mission to support Human Capital and Workforce Development in the heartland.
CTH Jobs Board
The Connecting the Heartland Jobs Board offers a key starting point for those interested in a career in broadband by connecting job seekers, employers and training providers to upskill residents and advance careers across the heartland.
This platform aims to increase access to and awareness of broadband jobs and build a resilient broadband workforce. Through the board, job seekers can discover local employers and access information on benefits, resources and training opportunities.