Arkansas
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Project Labor Agreements
Statute prohibits government-mandated PLAs for public and publicly-assisted construction projects.
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Prevailing Wage
No.
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Right to Work
Yes.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Authorizes all state agencies to utilize P3s on both vertical and horizontal construction projects, including education, healthcare, emergency, administrative, correctional, utility, and transportation facilities.
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Workforce Development Incentives
Current labor supply satisfies 55.1% of peak labor demand.
State offered $93,912,018 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2021.
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Career and Technical Education
95% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.
Arkansas recognizes NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
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Job Growth Rate
3%.