Career Publications
Arkansas Next (formerly Career Watch)
November 2024Career Watch is proud to partner with Arkansas Business Publishing Group (ABPG) to merge Career Watch magazine with Arkansas Next. Arkansas Next is an annual publication containing profiles of Arkansas occupations, including job descriptions, average pay, growth rate, educational and scholarship information, and so much more.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
Arkansas Next Classroom Activity Guide
November 2024Arkansas Next Classroom Activity Guide (formerly Career Watch Teacher's Guide) is an annual publication developed for use in conjunction with the Arkansas Next publication containing classroom activities for students.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
So, You Want to Go Pro? Poster
October 2024A career poster showing the percent of students continuing on to play sports into college and professionally. Alternate possible occupations are included.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationArkansas Employment Outlook
September 2024A career brochure showing the number of projected new jobs and annual average wages for top occupations in Arkansas.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationStability in Studies
September 2024A career poster showing unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationCareer Tips on the Go
September 2024This brochure is a "Quick Guide to Getting the Job". It contains information on Resumes, Interviews, Job Skills and Job Applications.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationEducation Pays! Poster
September 2024A career poster showing the monetary benefits of continuing your education after high school.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationFuture Awaits
September 2024A guide for instructors to teach young adults pre-employment basics, including resume preparation, how to apply for jobs, appropriate dress and interview tips.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationDirectory of Licensed, Certified, and Registered Occupations in Arkansas
August 2024Annual publication that is the single source of readily accessible occupational licensing/certifying information required by Arkansas statutes to practice a given occupation. Contains a brief job description, required examinations, fees, and the name, contact information and web site of the licensing or certifying agency.
Contact: Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118
Arkansas Occupational Employment and Wage Survey, 2024
July 2024The OEWS Survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for full and part-time wage and salary workers in nonfarm industries.
Contact: Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118
Arkansas' Hot 45
July 2024A poster displaying demand occupations in Arkansas grouped by training/education requirements and listed by annual job openings.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationSkills for Success
July 2024A career booklet showing the projected job demand for the top content skills, work activities, and knowledge domains in the Arkansas workforce.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationProjected Employment Opportunities List
July 2024This list identifies future job opportunities and links them to training programs.
Contact: Belinda Gomez, 501-682-3118
Made in the Trade
April 2024A career poster showing salary, employment and required education for select trades in Arkansas.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationYour Path to College
March 2024A career flier to help students prepare for higher education as they move from 8th grade thru high school.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationDisabilities in the Workforce
March 2023A career poster showing the various statistics of Arkansans with disabilities and where they are located in the workforce.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationPocket Resume
February 2023Print and complete this form for use as a handy reference tool on job applications and interviews.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Arkansas Economic Security Report - Higher Education Planning Guide
October 2021An annual publication summarizing employment and earnings for graduates by fields-of-study from Arkansas' higher education institutions.
So, You Want to Go Pro? Trading Cards
August 2021Career trading cards showing the percent of students continuing on to play sports into college and professionally.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
Go to Publication: Men's Basketball (pdf) Women's Basketball (pdf) Football (pdf) Baseball (pdf)
Rate this publicationUsing Labor Market Information for Employers
July 2021A booklet showing the different ways employers can take advantage of the statistics provided by Labor Market Information.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
Top 10 Career Tips for a Successful Future
June 2021A career pamphlet with career tips on how to search for a job, job interviewing, how to succeed at work, and how to use social media to your advantage.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117
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Rate this publicationCareers Are Everywhere
April 2018A career-related activities workbook designed for students in the elementary grades.
Contact: Spencer Griffin, 501-682-3117