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On December 3, the Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) hosted a workshop on expanding Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Apprenticeship opportunities with its employer partners. The workshop was conducted by Thomas P. Murray and Associates. A total of  25 staff from the LRWDB, Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS), Central Arkansas Planning and Development District … [more]

On November 13, four staff from ResCare Workforce Services, the Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) and Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) attended the Annual Arkansas Women’s Business Luncheon. The three groups also jointly provided a table display at the event, which took place at the Little Rock Marriott hotel. The event featured … [more]

From December 2-4, 2019, four employees from Essick Air Products in Little Rock received Incumbent Worker Training on the Mitsubishi EDM machine. The training was made possible by a Work Based Learning Program grant from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services to the Little Rock Workforce Development Board. Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) is designed to … [more]

The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) is participating in a series of Education Roundtables as part of the City’s ongoing Workforce Committee activities. Newly elected LRWDB Chair, Kristi Barr, who serves as Director of Workforce Development and Education at the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, actively supports the education initiative. LRWDB Executive Director, … [more]

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, hereby solicits proposals from qualified law firms or non-profit organizations for furnishing non-criminal legal services of up to $40,000 over two years to the LRWDB Rock City Reentry Young Adult Program.  Applicants must have qualified, licensed attorneys with at least 3 … [more]