The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) has coordinated and participated in multiple planning activities to move the local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Transition forward: June 28: The LRWDB Executive Director, W. J. Monagle, and WIOA Transition Consultant conducted community stakeholder interviews with representatives of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and the Arkansas Research … [more]

On February 6, 2016 the Central Arkansas Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition held its annual “Super Saturday” event at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Arts & Crafts Building. The EITC Coalition includes the City of Little Rock, Entergy Arkansas, the Central Arkansas Development Council, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Arkansas Workforce Centers. The event … [more]

On November 19th, Dassault Falcon Jet held a ceremonial grand opening of its most recent expansion, Hanger 14. The LRWDB’s Executive Director, W. J. Monagle, and two Dassault Falcon Jet executives and LRWDB board members, Eric F. Tate and Mark Bremer, were in attendance. The opening of the $60 million extension boosts the company’s Little … [more]

On September 9, 2015, CHI St. Vincent held an appreciation event for the most recent graduating class of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) from Medlinc. This event not only displayed appreciation for Medlinc, but also offered each of the graduates the opportunity to apply for patient care technician jobs at St. Vincent’s Infirmary. Graduates of Medlinc’s … [more]