SADA Career Fair

By Mark Keith, 03/15/19 11:13 AM

The Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance held a career fair Thursday March 14th at Hempstead Hall. SADA is an eight county Southwest Arkansas economic development group. The career fair had students from the eight county area from 11th and 12th grade. Over 37 local and regional employers were on hand including local concerns such as Tyson Pafford, New Millenium, and Firestone. Harris noted young people may not be aware of the job opportunities in Southwest Arkansas. While the national percentage of jobs in manufacturing is 9 % and the Arkansas statewide average is 13%, in Southwest Arkansas the percentage of manufacturing jobs is wefl over 20%. Harris says with the low unemployment rate, there are jobs available in Southwest Arkansas and he says SADA wants young people to know what kinds of opportunities are available right here at home.