Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED), Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Little Rock Regional Office, hosted an in-person, two-day event titled Central Arkansas Veterans Benefits and Hiring Fair for Veterans, service members and their family members. The event occurred May 7-8, 2024, at First Pentecostal Church, 1401 Calvary Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The event was to help Veterans, service members, spouses, family members, caregivers, and survivors learn about Veteran benefits, resources, local jobs and discover benefits for spouses. The event’s objective was to help promote positive economic outcomes and overall well-being for this community.
May 7 Schedule of Events
- Opening Ceremonies and Town Hall: 9-10 a.m.
- Claims Clinic: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- MDEO Mobile Medical Unit: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Mobile Vet Center: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Benefits and Hiring Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Stakeholder Roundtables: 10 a.m.-Noon
- Presentations: 10:10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- DOL Employment Workshop: 1-3 p.m.
May 8 Schedule of Events
- Opening Ceremonies: 9-9:40 a.m.
- Claims Clinic: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- MDEO Mobile Medical Unit: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Mobile Vet Center: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Benefits and Hiring Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Presentations: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Spouse and Caregiver Clinic: 2-3 p.m.
