... in the knowledge-driven economy of the 21st century. Innovation and education will develop high-paying, technology-based jobs at home while also attracting existing high-tech companies to our state. It is through groups like the Arkansas ...

... the money," he said. According to Rockefeller, that will eventually pay off in a workforce that can handle technology-based jobs and an improved Arkansas economy. He said the goal should be to create an environment in the first three grades ...

... taken the lead in providing classes for those who need additional training in order to move from traditional to technology-based jobs. Training a workforce is well and good, but jobs must be available or these prospective employees will go elsewhere ...