Please join us on Thursday, October 7th from 8-9:30am, Statehouse Convention Center for our Power Up Little Rock series hosted by The Little Rock Regional Chamber and presented by Arvest Bank. This quarterly series highlights important economic development trends, issues and developments within the region and the state. Power Up Little Rock is presented in partnership with Delta Dental. Supporting sponsors are Mainstream Technologies and Wright Lindsey Jennings.

A historic partnership between the four public school districts and the five chambers in Pulaski County was formed around a new model for public high school. The Academies of Central Arkansas was formed utilizing the Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) model of transformation. Ford NGL mobilizes educators, local employers, and community leaders to transform teaching and learning in high schools by creating and maintaining career-themed academies. This transformative process prepares students who will graduate from high school ready for college, careers, lifelong learning, and leadership so they can compete successfully in the modern economy. Teachers in career academies work collaboratively, intertwining the academy’s career lens across core academics to deliver relevant learning with real-world experiences provided by local industry. The NGL framework is not a one-size-fits-all model; it requires significant and sustained input from community and school stakeholders, especially from teachers who are closest to the work. Now that the school districts have completed the master planning process, we will gather to celebrate the designation of the Academies of Central Arkansas as an official Ford NGL community.

Breakfast will be included.

For more information on event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stacy Wilson at 501.377.6004 or swilson@littlerockchamber.com

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