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The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) and the Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) will hold a joint Regional Partnership Meeting on February 13, 2019. The meeting will take place at the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Business and Industry Center. CAPDD Executive Director, Rodney Larsen, and LRWDB Executive Director, W. … [more]

The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) experienced many successes in 2018! During the fourth quarter, a few notable items include: Manufacturing Hiring Event On October 31, the LRWDB and Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce worked together to hold a Manufacturing Hiring Event at the Little Rock Workforce Center. A total of 14 employers, … [more]

On January 1, 2019 Frank Scott Jr. was sworn in as the Mayor of Little Rock and, therefore, the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of the Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB). LRWDB Chair, Bryan Day, is reaching out to Mayor Scott and his transition team for an introductory meeting. Mayor Scott is the first popularly-elected … [more]

The Central Arkansas Reentry Coalition, in collaboration with the City of Little Rock, presents Rights After Wrongs. Come to the Little Rock Workforce Center on January 19, 2019 from 9 am – 3 pm to receive help with the following: Get your Criminal Record Sealed Document Preparation Misdemeanor Obligations and Outstanding Fines Information regarding Re-Instatement of … [more]

On November 26, 2018 the Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) was notified of contingent approval for an Arkansas Expands Apprenticeship (AREA) grant. The AREA Second Round Continuation Funding Grant is in the amount of $85,500. AREA Grants aim to increase registered apprentices by 10% in two years in targeted industries of Advanced Manufacturing, Transportation, … [more]