Workplace Literacy Program
Our founder: Paul Mahan, CEO: Jim Haworth, and COO: Nicole Tillman, all visited Bangladesh this month to check in on our factory operations.
Starting in 2011, we developed and funded a workplace literacy program for the factory workers. Right now, our 5th class is underway.
In each 9-month cycle, there are 25 students who attend 2 hours per day, 6 days per week. They learn to read and write in their local language as well as mathematics.
Nicole said about her experiences in Bangladesh, “The confidence I continue to witness from the classes and graduation ceremonies I attend are awe inspiring. These women’s lives were changing right before our eyes.”
Into the Light
Into the Light is a home for minor female survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. It provides refuge and restoration of the mind body and spirit to young women who have experienced indescribable trauma and tragedy.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines human trafficking as modern-day slavery involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act; or any commercial sex involving a person under 18.
Outdoor Cap is proud to partner with Into the Light. We have pledged $1,500 in donations for 2017; our first payment of $500 was made in April.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Bowl with the Punches
On Thursday, April 20th, Taylor Lyles, Ryan Mahoney, Jarrod Reeves, Tracy Spearman, and myself attended Bowl with the Punches benefitting Junior Achievement (JA).
The JA Bowl-A-Thon is one of JA’s biggest fundraisers of the year. Proceeds from the event help to provide financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial programs to local students.
Bentonville High Community Scholarship
On Tuesday, April 25th, Justin Kelley and myself attended the Bentonville High School Scholarship Banquet to present the Outdoor Cap scholarship of $1,000 per year for 4 years.
Congratulations to our recipient, Logan Lorence. We wish you all the luck in your future education
and career as a pilot!
Live United Day
Today from 1:00-4:00, a group of 12 volunteers from Outdoor Cap are visiting the Sunshine School for Live United Day by United Way.
We will be spreading mulch on the school’s playground to help get it ready for spring and summer play, which we all know is essential to developing strong bodies, minds, and imagination!
Employment
With locations in Arkansas, California, and Texas, we currently employ 344 people, but that number is always changing. Check out all of our employment updates for the month including promotions, new hires, and even open positions.
Promotions
We’re always working to help our team members grow in their current positions as well as advance to new roles and take on additional responsibilities. We’re proud to say 1 employee received a promotion in April.
Rhonda Norvell
Rhonda joined the Outdoor Cap family in July of last year as our Manager of Payroll and Benefits. She has recently been promoted to our new Director of Human Resources; please join us in congratulating her.
New Hires
Outdoor Cap is constantly growing, and our team members very quickly become our family. Check out our newest addition for the month of April.
Craig Lile
Craig joins us as the new President of JUNK Brands where he will oversee day-to-day operations. He comes to us after serving as VP/ General Manager for Country Outfitter. Craig lives in Springdale with his wife and three children. Please join us in welcoming him to the JUNK team.
Open Positions
As of today (April 28, 2017), we’re currently working to fill the position listed below; please see our career page for more information.
- Graphic Designer – Ecommerce (JUNK Brands)
- Graphic Designer – Products (JUNK Brands)
- National Sales Manager – Promotional Products
- Licensing Coordinator
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