Upskill connects you to a career in healthcare in NWA. We cover tuition, books, fees, and licensing costs while pairing you with a Career Navigator who supports you every step of the way.
In 1992, the city of San Antonio, TX identified that there was a huge need to place residents into careers with higher earnings. They created a wildly successful model, known as Project QUEST, which has since been replicated across Texas and several other states, that provides individuals the opportunity and support to get the training and credentials they need to get started in a promising new career. Upskill NWA has been working hand in hand with these organizations to adapt this model for Northwest Arkansas.
Philanthropic, academic and employer stakeholders came together in 2021 to address workforce shortages in Northwest Arkansas. Our shared goal is to provide opportunities to upskill current residents into high demand careers throughout our community. Based on the core tenets of the successful Texas model, Upskill NWA launched it's inaugural class of 100 participants in January 2022.
Upskill at Excellerate Foundation is made possible through the work of our key partners.
