On March 12, 2026, Jonesboro Unlimited brought together about 200 high school seniors and 26 regional employers and training organizations at Nettleton High School for a full day focused on career connections and real job opportunities. Students from eight area schools met directly with companies, learned about career paths, and began conversations that could lead to employment after graduation.
The event started with a fun kickoff at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center featuring music, games, giveaways, introductions to some of the employers, guidance on what to expect, and how students can best present themselves to take advantage of this opportunity. Then, they headed into the gym to connect with various employers to see where they would like to apply for a job.
A huge thank you goes out to these employers and training organizations who took the time to meet with students and help strengthen our regional workforce pipeline. Your willingness to connect with young talent makes opportunities like this possible. We also appreciate our volunteers, partners, and everyone who helped create a welcoming and impactful experience for the students and employers who participated.
A very special thanks goes to our headline partner, Hytrol Conveyor Co., and all of our partners for helping make Here2Hired a success: St. Bernards Healthcare, Chris West Plumbing, Inc, Frito-Lay / PepsiCo, Southern Marketing Affiliates (SMA, Inc), First Community Bank, Nabholz Corporation, Greenway Equipment, and Chick-fil-A.
Follow-up interviews are now taking place until April 1 leading to our Signing Day Celebration on April 9 where students who accept job offers will be recognized as they launch their careers right here in the Jonesboro region!
You can take a look at some highlights of the day with this video: https://youtu.be/UyoCZfrNkHQ
