A Community Visioning Festival
The Artist’s Laboratory Theatre is set to host a 3-day arts-integrated festival from November 16th-18th, where the community is invited to envision a future South Fayetteville where equity is a reality for all. Events are free and open to the public, check out the schedule HERE. Leading up to the event, be on the lookout for opportunities to volunteer on DIY projects selected as part of the “Hands On, South Fayetteville” tactical urbanism challenge.
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Finally, Mayor Lioneld Jordan is asking businesses, residents, and employees in Fayetteville to participate in the development of a Fayetteville Workforce Development Plan by providing feedback to an online survey. The feedback will used to help them identify specific measures to enhance employment and educational opportunities for all residents and to develop a skilled workforce which meets local business’s needs.
The decision to create a Workforce Development Plan for the City of Fayetteville stemmed from the implementation of the Fayetteville First Economic Development Plan, which was formally adopted by the City Council in 2016. The Fayetteville First Plan outlined seven strategic focuses that provide an actionable guide to foster economic vitality and strengthen the City’s impact on the Northwest Arkansas economy. Attracting, developing, and retaining a qualified and talented workforce is the third strategic focus, and the development of the Fayetteville Workforce Development Plan aims to realize this goal.
