WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Looking for the career that’s right for you? Check out the Springdale Chamber’s Workforce Video Series below for examples of great career opportunities our member businesses have!

APAC Central, a CRH Company, is the leading local distributor for products such as concrete, asphalt, sand, and stone. It is also an industry leader in construction services and is paving the way for your future career. Start at the ground level, mastering roles like groundsman, and elevate to leadership positions with APAC’s tailored training programs and internal CDL driving school, or become a heavy equipment operator and take on a leadership position at one of our many blasting quarries in Northwest Arkansas. For over a century, APAC Central has been the backbone of Arkansas’s rapidly growing infrastructure, and now, they’re ready to shape your future. Discover your potential with APAC and apply below.

Cargill Springdale is a turkey processing plant that operates as a hub of innovation and efficiency in poultry production.  This facility implements cutting-edge techniques and technologies to ensure top-quality processing and safety.  Join a team that embraces diversity and offers entry level roles which don’t require a college degree! Cargill’s turkey processing plant in Springdale plays a vital role in feeding our local communities and beyond, and offers leadership training and opportunities for employees looking to grow their careers. Ready to shape your future and make a difference in feeding the world? Apply below and launch your career!

At Northwest Technical Institute, It’s All About Our Students! Located in Springdale, NWTI is your gateway to a promising career future in rapidly growing skilled trades industries. NWTI understands the value of hands-on education for local, in-demand careers without the hefty price tag.  With nine diploma programs completing in under eighteen months, you’re on track to a real paycheck sooner. From accredited certification programs to CDL training and diploma courses in Health Services, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, and more, NWTI molds skilled professionals, and connects students to educators with experience and connection to local industry leaders with over 95% job placement post-graduation. If you’re ready to put your skills to use, schedule a campus tour and see how you can Find Your Future at NWTI!

Springdale Water Utilities is the heartbeat of Springdale’s essential services. As the city’s dedicated municipal service provider, they’re at the forefront of managing water supply, treatment, distribution, and wastewater treatment and providing safe, clean drinking water for all. Springdale Water Utilities offers a wide range of career opportunities for everyone from a high school graduate to a PhD scientist, with positions in the field, at the office, and at the wastewater treatment facility. Discover what it means to play a vital role in the Springdale community and find a great, stable career you can grow in! Join the Springdale Water Utilities team, and get your career in the flow! Apply today by clicking below.

Welcome to Washington Regional, where excellence in healthcare meets endless career possibilities across Northwest Arkansas. Washington Regional, ranked the best hospital in Arkansas for three years straight, offers a wide range of career opportunities for all skill levels, including entry-level roles. Discover a diverse range of roles within our hospital network, from patient care assistants and administrative staff to maintenance and support services. Every role contributes to our commitment to exceptional patient care. Join a team dedicated to making a difference. At Washington Regional, you’ll find a supportive environment fostering growth and professional development. Whether you’re beginning your career journey or seeking new horizons in healthcare, explore the myriad opportunities available at Washington Regional where we do Work That Matters! Apply below today!

FPEC Corporation of Arkansas

Food Processing Equipment Company (FPEC) has built a well earned reputation for delivering game changing equipment and technology for the food industry with a commitment to uncompromised service. FPEC offers the opportunity to learn valuable skills in welding, machining, and design while gaining hands-on experience with cutting edge technology used by local food producers. Plus, you’ll be a part of creating unique and impressive pieces, fueling your creativity and opening doors to a rewarding career in manufacturing and engineering. Join the FPEC team and be a part of building something great! Apply online at the link below.

Frez-N-Stor, Inc.

Frez-N-Stor, Inc. is a commercial cold storage warehouse in Springdale that provides quick freezing, handling and storage for the food industry. With genuine concern for the product, customers and the consumer, Frez-N-Stor employees are committed to job excellence, insuring the highest level of service and integrity in all areas of the frozen food chain. At Frez-N-Stor, Inc. we’re going to do what’s RIGHT for our customers, employees, and end user – PERIOD! Start your career at Frez-N-Stor today by applying in the link below!

Harps Food Stores

Harp’s Food Stores is the largest employee-owned company in Arkansas. With 146 stores in six states, Harp’s offers job seekers both choice and flexibility. Working at Harp’s is more than just being a cashier, with it’s headquarters in Springdale, corporate jobs are available and internal promotions are common. See for yourself what it means to be employee owned and discover how Harp’s is making a mark in the grocery industry on a national level. Start your new career today by applying at the link below.

McDonald's

McDonald’s restaurant jobs are one-of-a-kind – just like you. That’s because everyone has a unique story and different goals that drive them. Maybe you’re a people-person searching for somewhere fun to work. Or a student looking to grab a few shifts per week around your classes. Or a working parent looking for a kid-friendly schedule. Or a night owl looking for an evening gig close to home. Maybe you’re even all of those things wrapped into one. Wherever you are in your life, you can find a meaningful career at McDonald’s in Northwest Arkansas, with a side of whatever makes you happy! To explore job opportunities, visit the link below!

Rockline Industries

Rockline Industries produces many everyday products you may have used before such as personal wipes, and household cleaning items. Whether you’re a hands-on enthusiast, a tech-savvy brainiac, or just someone with a passion for making a difference, Rockline has something to spark your interest. Rockline Industries isn’t just another workplace.  They provide training, mentorship, and a warm, inclusive, safe environment to ensure your success.  Rockline prides itself on having gone over eleven years without a single lost time injury making it one of the safest production facilities in the nation. Ready to take the first step? Join Rockline Industries and be a part of something big! Apply online at the link below.

DRAFT DAY

Be Pro Be Proud’s Draft Day is back and bigger than ever! Through the registration process, Draft Day strategically matches high school seniors with employers based on corresponding interests, talents, and needs. Each location will have the opportunity for an estimated 300 students to each be interviewed by three employers. Additionally, employers will have the opportunity to visit with hundreds of 9th through 11th grade students in Draft Day’s Career Expo

Springdale Draft Day

For a full breakdown of participation cost and sponsorship opportunities, check out the employer registration packet here.Draft Day 2024 registration ends December 8, 2023.For questions regarding Draft Day 2024, please reach out to Be Pro Be Proud’s Draft Day Coordinator Arron DeGracia at draftday@BeProBeProud.org 

To participate in Springdale event, register in the link below.

Chamber Staff at Draft Day 2023