Blog - Economic Development

Mayor Issues National Apprenticeship Week Proclamation

December 10, 2018
Category: Economic Development, Employer Services, Job Seeker Services

Mayor Mark Stodola issued a proclamation establishing November 12-16 as National Apprenticeship Week throughout the City of Little Rock. The proclamation is one of over 1,000 events and proclamations around the country. The proclamation highlights the value of apprenticeships in in Little Rock and across Arkansas, including: Registered Apprenticeship training provides the state with highly-trained … [more]

LRWDB Hosts Manufacturing Hiring Event

October 17, 2018
Category: Economic Development, Employer Services, Job Seeker Services

The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) and Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce are working together to bring an exciting Manufacturing Hiring Event to Little Rock on October 31, 2018! See details in the event flyer below. We hope you will join us to meet representatives from local manufacturing companies.

LRWDB Seeks Bookkeeper/Monitor and Administrative Assistant

October 2, 2018
Category: Economic Development

The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) has an immediate job opening for a Bookkeeper/ Monitor/Administrative Assistant. This position was formerly titled WIOA Program Monitor/Administrative Assistant. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Little Rock Workforce Development Board Program Monitor works under the direction of the Executive Director and is responsible for monitoring all special and WIOA funded grant programs, overseeing … [more]

CARE Coalition Hosts Agency Spotlight and Networking Event

September 20, 2018
Category: Economic Development, Job Seeker Services

The Central Arkansas ReEntry (CARE) Coalition is hosting Building Bridges, Breaking Cycles – a service agency spotlight and networking event: October 4, 2018 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. agency setup 9 a.m. to noon networking session 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.—Open to Public Location: Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock, 5401 South University Ave, Suite … [more]

LRWDB Extends WIOA Program Monitor Job Opening

September 20, 2018
Category: Economic Development, Job Seeker Services

The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) has an immediate job opening for a WIOA Program Monitor/Administrative Assistant. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Program Monitor/Administrative Assistant is responsible for monitoring all special and WIOA funded grant programs, financial operational activities conducted by local WIOA contractors and One-Stop Operators. Secondary duties include assist in accounting, meeting preparation, website … [more]