Upskill NWA, a local nonprofit, has received approval from the Fayetteville City Council for $742,223 in ARPA funds to expand Upskill's job training program helping folks in Northwest Arkansas get jobs in the medical field.

• Job security: The funds will allow Upskill NWA to double their positions in Fayetteville and provide resources to help low-wage earners reach higher-paying medical career wages. 
• Life-changing opportunity: Participant Ana Martinez says the program has given her the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a registered nurse.

Learn more about Upskill NWA here.