
Upcoming Events
Arkansas Advanced Energy Association hosts a variety of in-person and virtual events to engage our members, share valuable resources and provide opportunities for networking and collaboration.
If you are looking for events related to workforce development, please check the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation events calendar.
Want to submit an event for consideration? AAEA members can submit events for free here.

emPOWER Arkansas Conference & Expo
Hosted by Arkansas Advanced Energy, this two-day event is where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators converge to shape what’s next for Arkansas’s energy landscape. The event combines informative sessions, an industry exposure event for students and job seekers, as well as networking opportunities.

AAE Partner Event: Apprenticely Office Hours
Office Hours for Career Seekers is an opportunity for you to chat with our recruiters via Zoom. We will share with you who we are, what services we provide, our role as talent management and how you can become an apprentice.
Some questions you might be interested to learn about:
How do I answer difficult interview questions?
I’ve sent out 100 resumes – why am I not getting responses?
What training resources do you offer?
What happens after I complete the assessment?
What is an apprenticeship?
Are there any current positions available?
It’s FREE! Take the next step to advance your career in technology and RSVP today – And invite a friend!
RSVP Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RKXfqKNATZmsn2igcOhwdA

SkillSync: Q2 Call for Renewable Energy
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) is hosting quarterly workforce calls called Skill Sync that offer Arkansas’ advanced energy employers a platform to share workforce needs and opportunities, align training and career development practices, and collaborate with training providers, government agencies, and other partners to address industry workforce challenges.
These are sector-based and include calls for HVAC/Controls/Boilers, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy.
Topics are timely and may include:
Industry Career Exposure
Training Opportunities
Candidate Sourcing
Licensure/Code/IRA
Advocacy
Marketing/Awards
Funding.
All are welcome and we encourage you to share the invites. Your contributions are invaluable in ensuring that our four hours per year of collaboration effectively drive progress in workforce development across the industry. If you’d like to be added to one of the sector calls, please contact April.

SkillSync: Q2 Call for HVAC/Controllers/Boilers
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) is hosting quarterly workforce calls called Skill Sync that offer Arkansas’ advanced energy employers a platform to share workforce needs and opportunities, align training and career development practices, and collaborate with training providers, government agencies, and other partners to address industry workforce challenges.
These are sector-based and include calls for HVAC/Controls/Boilers, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy.
Topics are timely and may include:
Industry Career Exposure
Training Opportunities
Candidate Sourcing
Licensure/Code/IRA
Advocacy
Marketing/Awards
Funding.
All are welcome and we encourage you to share the invites. Your contributions are invaluable in ensuring that our four hours per year of collaboration effectively drive progress in workforce development across the industry. If you’d like to be added to one of the sector calls, please contact April.

SkillSync: Q2 Call for Energy Efficiency
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) is hosting quarterly workforce calls called Skill Sync that offer Arkansas’ advanced energy employers a platform to share workforce needs and opportunities, align training and career development practices, and collaborate with training providers, government agencies, and other partners to address industry workforce challenges.
These are sector-based and include calls for HVAC/Controls/Boilers, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy.
Topics are timely and may include:
Industry Career Exposure
Training Opportunities
Candidate Sourcing
Licensure/Code/IRA
Advocacy
Marketing/Awards
Funding.
All are welcome and we encourage you to share the invites. Your contributions are invaluable in ensuring that our four hours per year of collaboration effectively drive progress in workforce development across the industry. If you’d like to be added to one of the sector calls, please contact April.

Be Pro Be Proud: Northeast Arkansas Draft Day
Draft Day is a dynamic career event connecting Arkansas companies with high school students, designed to match students' technical skills and interests with exciting career opportunities. Draft Day offers a Career Expo for all high school students and targeted matches connecting seniors with companies for real interviews. Preparatory workshops ensure students are ready to shine.
Real Interviews. Real Jobs. Real Opportunities. Hosted by Be Pro Be Proud.