Looking for a Job in a New City? These 3 Industries are Booming in Central Arkansas

Arkansas Hiring and Employment trends in 2021

Regardless of your field of interest or expertise, Central Arkansas is the place to be for the best jobs in growing industries. Learn which industries offer some of the best opportunities for growing your new career.

While many parts of the country are still recovering economically, Central Arkansas is enjoying a boom in a number of industries. These fields include information technology, health care, and office and administrative jobs linked to these and other growing industries. For those seeking to relocate to a thriving area with stable growth, look no further than the central part of the state, especially in the Little Rock area.

Central Arkansas is Growing, and so Are Employment Opportunities

Michael Pakko, the state’s chief economist and economic forecaster, predicted “seasonally adjusted payroll employment will grow by 15,700 jobs (1.3 percent) in 2016 and 13,800 jobs (1.1 percent) in 2017. About one third of the job growth will be in the professional and business sector alone.”

For those who want to relocate but have hesitations with the task of finding a job, do not let that fear stop you from discovering what the area has to offer. Contact a reputable, experienced staffing agency for help finding the perfect position, no matter what your field is. If you are thinking about changing careers or relocating, now is the time to look for a job in your field of interest that offers opportunities for professional growth.

Information technology

Little Rock is home to an office of one of the world’s top IT companies, employing over 1,200 people in customer service and tech support. A 30-acre Technology Park, connecting a research corridor between two universities and a renowned children’s hospital, is currently in the planning stages.

Health care

For those looking for medical jobs, several outstanding medical facilities in and near Little Rock offer state-of-the-art health care to area residents. Local clinics also offer employment in many healthcare fields, including nursing jobs, as well as administrative jobs.

Office and administrative support

With several large distribution centers in the area as well as engineering, medical, and other professional employers comes the need for experienced and qualified office and administrative support personnel. Reception, accounting, customer service – all of these areas need enthusiastic, experienced employees to help their companies continue to grow.

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