About ARS |
Arkansas Rural Sourcing is a non-profit entity governed by a board of directors representing universities and technology
programs in the State. It was formed to promote state-wide information technology training and employment.
Leadership and funding for the initiatives have come from the Horizon Institute of Technology, Arkansas State University,
Southern Arkansas University, and the University of Arkansas system.
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Primary Goals To reach out to rural regions of Arkansas with information technology training and infrastructure support.To develop a unified plan to attract employers to Arkansas. To support information technology internship programs in rural regions. To heighten awareness of career opportunities in the information technology field through outreach programs. Training and Development Partnering with technology vendors such as Novell, specialized training will be offered to increase the marketability of our graduates. Accomplishments Internship programs in information technology have been established and/or expanded at University of Arkansas, Monticello; Southern Arkansas University, and Arkansas State University. Additional sites will be added over the next two years. |
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