Arkansas Partners With Google to Launch Free Tech Training

Nov. 3, 2025 – Arkansas Department of Commerce partnered with Google to expand free access to online job training programs in high-demand technology fields, including cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT support.

The initiative offered residents statewide entry to Google’s self-paced certificate courses and new five-hour modules on artificial intelligence and digital skills.

The state said the program would help Arkansans “thrive as new technologies change the global economy” by preparing workers for tech-driven jobs and equipping small businesses with digital tools.