City Year

City Year Little Rock has named Jeremy Hill senior vice president and executive director. Hill previously served as the nonprofit’s chief of staff. “In the face of unique challenges, City Year Little Rock has remained steadfast in its commitment to …

City Year Little Rock will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with its “Rock Your Red” fundraiser April 17 at The Hall in Little Rock. The event will include live music from the Rodney Block Collective, as well as bands, cheer …

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Year will be hosting a weekend of service that includes community beautification projects and an Equity Summit. Those interested in participating may register here. Details about the events are available below: …

Headquarters: Little Rock Year founded: 2004 Senior vice president; Executive Director:  Jennifer Cobb   About City Year Little Rock: City Year Little Rock was founded in 2004 by a coalition of passionate community and civic leaders. The group’s “double bottom …

Since the enactment of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and the creation of the Works Progress Administration, the term “workforce development” has been tossed around liberally as the key to long-term economic growth and global competitiveness. What exactly do …

Insight Global, a leading nation staffing and services company based in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced that it is inviting Northwest Arkansas job seekers to attend a free, immersive one-on-one career consultation on March 31. The event is meant to help …

The second semester is well underway, and high school seniors are embarking on the beginning of the “lasts”—the final school dance, spring break, home basketball game and more. But amid the celebrations, some students are fretting about their next steps. …

City Year Little Rock is enhancing its support for AmeriCorps members, current and future, with the help of two additions: Alexis Freeman, community partnership manager, and Marlie Mehu, learning and experience manager. “We are proud to have a team with …

City Year Little Rock has added eight new AmeriCorps members in its mission to advance educational equality. They are part of the growing team of student success coaches serving in the Little Rock School District. “When young adults serve with City …

City Year Little Rock recently welcomed two long-time fundraising professionals to its team: Brittany Paul, director of events and annual gifts, and Marquita Rogers, director of development and external relations. Both will build support for the education nonprofit as it …