INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Collaboration is critical for the success of LiTHIUMLEARNS and LiTHIUMWORKS. Thank you to our partners.
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Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is a public university located in Magnolia, Arkansas, offering a comprehensive college experience in a supportive, student-focused environment. Established in 1909, SAU has grown to provide over 100 academic degree and certificate options, including bachelor's, master's, and even a doctoral degree program in rural and diverse educational leadership.
Known for its affordability and commitment to student success, SAU boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention. Perspective students enjoy individualized campus tours hosted by a president's ambassador while seated comfortably on a golf cart and are able to meet with faculty, tour academic buildings, and visit residence halls during a tour.
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The Venture Center is an entrepreneur support organization that helps startups become viable, high-growth businesses. By leveraging the expertise of a world-class team of mentors, intensive programming, and introductions to the investor community, The VC serves as an engine for economic growth in Central Arkansas and beyond.
The Venture Center is the home of the award-winning FIS Fintech Accelerator. Get involved with us! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all the happenings. At The Venture Center, wr inspire social and economic change in Arkansas and around the world. Learn more about our membership below.
South Arkansas College is a comprehensive two-year college with associate degree and certificate programs aligned with high demand career fields and transfer opportunities to baccalaureate programs in Arkansas and beyond.
The Career Accelerator is the corporate/ non-credit division of South Arkansas College. Programming includes pre-employment, pre-sector training, and incumbent worker training. Programs may be aligned with employer recognized credentials or developed with individual companies to address their specific development needs.
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Apprenticely is a nonprofit working to bridge the divide between employers and career seekers in multi-industry workforces by connecting available talent to employers looking to grow and expand their businesses – through the proven model of Registered Apprenticeship.
The Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses, drives economic development, and fosters community growth in Magnolia and Columbia County, Arkansas. We provide networking opportunities, business advocacy, and valuable resources, and host community events that strengthen connections and enhance local quality of life.
Standard Lithium (SLI) is leading a new wave of U.S Lithium production, securing a domestic supply of this critical resource. Utilizing strategic partnerships, modern extraction, and processing technologies, SLI is setting a new standard for responsible Lithium production in the U.S.
Standard's two flagship projects, the South West Arkansas Project, and the Phase 1A Project look to harness the vast potential of the Smackover Formation.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) equips students with hand-on traning and industry-recognized certifications tailored to meet current job market demands. Through strong partnerships with local employers, the college aligns its programs with real-world workforce needs. From advanced manufacturing to healthcare, UAHT graduates are prepare to step into high-demand carrers with the skills employers want now.
At ExxonMobil, Low Carbon Solutions, our goal is to become a global leading supplier of battery grade lithium, by safely using a modern process called direct lithium extraction. This process uses many of the skills we've honed over decades - including geoscience, reservoir engineering, and chemical processing.
We are charging into the lithium business with our greatest asset; our people. We are working to be a thoughtful and responsible community partner, building relationships with our neighbors on mutual trust and respect. To learn more about our activites in Arkansas, we encourage to you visit Our footprint in Arkansas | Low Carbon Solutions.
Questions, you can contact us here:
Phone: 888-364-4222
Email: arkansaslithium@exxonmobil.com
El Dorado, Arkansas is a vibrant southern city celebrated for its growing art scene and strong sense of connection. Located in Union County, it offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, with award-winning schools, local shops, and a growing industrial base. El Dorado offers a welcoming environment for families, entrepreneurs, and companies looking to grow.
LANXESS is a global specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company employs approximately 12,000 people across operations in 32 countries worldwide.
In North American LANXESS has operations in 13 U.S. states, including Arkansas where the company has nearly 500 employees. LANXESS operates three facilities in El Dorado, Arkansas where employees work to process elemental bromine, a key raw material used in a variety of flame retardants. To learn more about LANXESS, or to view open careers, click the link below.