2025 Summer Workshops
This summer, we're spotlighting manufacturing, agriculture, entrepreneurs, and more! Check out the series below to attend a workshop near you! To register for these workshops and more, please visit our Event Calendar.
Click here to download our 2025 summer mailer
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Connecting Educators to Industry
These workshops offer a platform to connect educators to industry representatives. Educators hear from employers about what teachers can do to ensure their students are adequately prepared for workplace demands.
June 10 | Little Rock
June 19 | Mountain Home
June 20 | Arkansas Farm Bureau (Little Rock)
June 23 | Camden
June 24 | Russellville
June 26 | Conway
July 9 | Pine Bluff
July 10 | Maumelle
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Connecting Educators to Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship education is not just about making money or starting a business. It's also about creating jobs, contributing to the economy, and innovating.
In this series, educators will hear from local business leaders about building something from scratch and how to encourage the budding entrepreneurs in their classrooms.
June 3 | Conway
June 5 | Fayetteville
June 25 | Searcy
July 7 | Little Rock
July 14 | Hot Springs
July 17 | Fort Smith
Date TBA | Benton
Date TBA | Jonesboro
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Virtual REAL Conference | June 12
Economics Arkansas will offer a one-day VIRTUAL REAL Conference. Participants can earn up to 6 hours of ADE-approved professional development and up to $60 in stipends.
This one-day conference will feature national and local leaders in education, business, and industry. Presenters for this virtual option will differ from the in-person event, and registration will be separate.
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REAL Econ for All Conference | July 23-24
This two-day Relevenat, Engaging, Activity-based Learning conference offers dozens of outstanding sessions and networking opportunities. Premier experts from academia, business, and industry lead a wide variety of economic and personal finance sessions.
Lunch will be provided on both days. Participants can earn up to 12 hours of ADE-approved professional development and up to $120 in stipends. Participants also receive standards-based curricula and classroom activities.
Location
Pinnacle View Middle School
5701 Ranch Drive
Litlle Rock, AR 72223
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Ecotourism in the Natural State
We're partnering with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission on a series of workshop at four AGFC Nature Centers! The workshops will look at the economic impact of ecotourism in our state, how it strengthens communities, and AGFC's operational role.
Participants of each one-day workshop will earn up to six hours of PD credit, a $50 stipend, and ready-to-use activities.
June 17 | Springdale
June 25 | Pine Bluff
July 16 | Fort Smith
July 31 | Jonesboro
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Cooking Matters
We are planning another series of Cooking Matters workshops in partnership with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Stay tuned to our website for more details on this series around healthy eating on a budget!
June 3 | Rogers
June 9 | Plumerville
June 17 | Pine BluffREGISTER ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR
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From Wall Street to Main Street
Explore key economic principles, personal finance strategies, and market dynamics - from Wall Street's investment world to the everyday financial decisions and economics that impact Main Street.
June 3 | Camden
June 18 | Valley Springs
June 19 | Plumerville
June 23 | Arkadelphia
June 30 | Monticello
July 8 | Hope
July 10 | Beebe
July 14 | Branch
July 29 | Pine Bluff
July 30 | Helena
Date TBA - Walnut Ridge
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