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Walton Family Foundation-backed Workforce Programs Uplift Residents

Multiple workforce programs in Northwest Arkansas have significantly impacted residents and contributed to the area economy.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers a biological technician micro-credential to train students as laboratory operators.

“Economic mobility is essential to a thriving Northwest Arkansas,” said Yee-Lin Lai, senior program officer – Home Region at Walton Family Foundation.

The Walton Family Foundation has supported these programs through grants, leading to innovative and collaborative efforts to connect professional growth with economic priorities.

Author's summary: Workforce programs in Northwest Arkansas uplift residents.

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