On February 20, 2019 the Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) hosted a meeting of the Human Resources Management Association of AR (HRMA) Advanced Manufacturing Advisory Board. The advisory board is tasked with providing guidance and direction for HRMA’s advanced manufacturing initiative. LRWDB Executive Director, W. J. Monagle, serves on advisory board along with: Shane … [more]
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Little Rock District Court Provides Leniency Program in April 2019
CAPDD and LRWDB Hold Regional Partnership Meeting
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]
Share Our 2018 Successes
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]
LRWDB Receives AREA Continuation Funding Grant
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]
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