Transforming Lives: Carol Silva Moralez and Upskill NWA's Mission to Provide Access to Healthcare Jobs here in Northwest Arkansas

About the Show:“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” MaimonidesCarol Silva Moralez is the president and CEO of Upskill NWA, a workforce development program that provides low-income wage earners with access to education and high-wage, high-demand jobs in healthcare. She has 25 years of experience in Walmart, including 18 years as an operator and 7 years at the Walmart home office.Carol Silva Moralez has had an incredible journey to the position of president and CEO of Upskill NWA, a program that connects low-income workers to education and high-wage healthcare jobs. She drew on her experiences at Walmart to build a team and create a culture to uplift those in the program. The program has already changed the lives of 100 participants, and the children of those participants are more likely to go to college. Despite the hardships of the pandemic, the program is still going strong and has had an incredible financial impact of $617,000 in the first eight months of 2022."It's truly an honor to be there, to be the support, and to lift them up so they can do the things that they need to do to graduate from school and change their lives." Carol Silva MoralezIn this episode, you will learn the following:1. How a 25-year Walmart company veteran succeeded as the President and CEO of Upskill NWA.2. The success story of a workforce development program that has been in place for 30 years and has had significant wins.3. How Upskill NWA has seen a dramatic financial impact in Northwest Arkansas within eight months of its launch.All this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Carol Silva Moralez on LinkedInUpskill NWA on LinkedInWebsite for Upskill NWAUpskill NWA on InstagramUpskill NWA on FacebookThis episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at [email protected] With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Winetopia 2026Winetopia 2026 Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 7-10pm Place: Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham hill Winetopia is Restore Humanity’s biggest annual fundraiser and brings together the very best of Northwest Arkansas (restaurants, artisans, small businesses, and (community members) to support our work. While the event raises essential funds for children in Kenya, its heartbeat is entirely local. There are over 100 local businesses who contribute auction items, regional chefs and beverage makers who showcase their craft, and the hundreds of residents gathering to celebrate community generosity. Winetopia strengthens local partnerships, elevates homegrown talent, and reinforces Northwest Arkansas's identity as a place where global compassion is fueled by local collaboration. Winetopia is a beautiful demonstration of how a united local community can create life-changing impact for children and families worldwide. Winetopia 2026