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var tiptitle='<img src="tip.gif" alt="Workforce Center Logo"><p><b>Question of the Day:<\/b><\/p>'

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tips[1]='<b><i>I keep seeing PSI by the counselors names. Who or what is PSI?<\/i><\/b><p>PSI was chosen as the operator of the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock.<\/p><p>PSI began as a consulting firm specializing in the child support enforcement program. As we grew, we added technology services to our offerings, since automation is a critical link to successful and efficient program administration<\/p><p>In 1991, PSI was awarded the nation&#39;s first contract to provide child support enforcement services in partnership with a state government agency. Today, PSI is the leading provider of child support enforcement services.<\/p><p>Our record of success has led to continued growth. We also provide an extensive range of outsourcing, technology, and consulting services to workforce development organizations, public health insurance agencies, Medicaid programs, hospitals, private health service providers, and justice system agencies.<\/p><p>In 2004, PSI was named as one of the top-20 fastest growing and largest private companies in Colorado by the Denver Business Journal. While our business has expanded, our mission to do socially useful work remains the same. We base our success on helping our clients improve programs and provide better services to their customers.<\/p>'
tips[2]='<b><i>Is WIA the same as JTPA?<\/i><\/b><br /> Yes and No, JTPA also placed the emphasis on learning and earning, but not on job retention. It was realized that for a person to become self-sufficient that job retention was the key to their growth in a career. WIA provides for training as necessary, but the emphasis is on self sufficiency and utilization of personal skills to obtain employment.'
tips[3]='<b><i>What is WIA/ the Workforce Investment Act?<\/i><\/b><br />The Workforce Investment Act or as known by its short title WIA was first authorized in 1998 as a way to consolidate and eliminate redundant services offered through different workforce agencies. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 was designed to help job seekers find work and employers find qualified workers.'
tips[4]='<b><i>Who qualifies for services?<\/i><\/b><br />All persons who are eligible to work in the United States.&nbsp; For the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock our priority customers are those persons who live in the City of Little Rock and that are receiving public assistance, other low-income individuals and those individuals determined by assessment to require assistance to attain employment that will lead to self-sufficiency.'
tips[5]='<b><i>What do I need to do to receive services?<\/i><\/b><br />Come to the Workforce Center at 300 S. University Ave. Suite M03A in the University Mall (Second Floor). Services are provided as soon as you walk in the door.'
tips[6]='<b><i>What kind of services can I expect? Part 1<\/i><\/b><br />Services at the Arkansas Workforce Centers are broken into three broad areas: Core Services: Basic information on services, resume assistance, job referrals, resource room (including phone, fax, and copy machine use) orientation and partner agency referrals. Core services also include all services provided in follow-up after a customer has obtained employment.'
tips[7]='<b><i>What kind of services can I expect? Part 2<\/i><\/b><br />Intensive Services: Individual Employment Planning, Career Counseling, Assessment and Interest Inventory Testing, Prevocational Skill Training, and Case Management.'
tips[8]='<b><i>What kind of services can I expect? Part 3<\/i><\/b><br />Training Services: Funding for schooling or training after a determination of need in Intensive Services, On-the-Job training (OJT), and Subsidized Employment.'
tips[9]='<b><i>What will services cost me?<\/i><\/b><br />All services provided at the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock are provided at no cost to the customers.'
tips[10]='<b><i>Who are partner agencies?<\/i><\/b><br />Partner agencies are those local agencies who provide similar or specialized services which help to remove barriers to self sufficient employment. A complete listing and services provided at the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock are found on the Partner Agency Page'
tips[11]='<b><i>How can I get money for school?<\/i><\/b><br />Individual Training Accounts are developed for a customer after a determination of need by a Career Counselor and after determining that training is the best course of action for the customer. Funds provided for training are "funds of last resource." Funds for training are provided after other school funds such as Pell Grants and Scholarships have been exhausted.'
tips[12]='<b><i>I just want a job, do I need to register for services?<\/i><\/b><br />Yes and No.; Yes, you will have to register in the database to be considered for employment counseling and job matching. No, if you only desire to do internet job searches and pursue those leads on your own.'
tips[13]='<b><i>If I am already employed can I still seek work and register for job services?<\/i><\/b><br />Yes, you can enter the Workforce Center job assistance system at anytime.'
tips[14]='<b><i>Can I apply for Unemployment Benefits (UI) at the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock?<\/i><\/b><br />No, unemployment benefits must be applied for in person at the Unemployment Office located at:<br />Arkansas Employment Security Department<br />125 West 4th St (on the corner of 4th and Main Street)<br />Little Rock, AR 72201<br />phone: (501) 682-2257<br />Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.'
tips[15]='<b><i>Where can I find a listing of other Arkansas Workforce Centers?<\/i><\/b><br />By going to the Arkansas State Workforce Investment Board web site and choosing your area. Centers are listed with addresses and phone numbers. The page name and link are: Your Local Connection: www.arworks.org/local.html'
tips[16]='<b><i>What does your youth program do?<\/i><\/b><br />We work with youth to obtain pre-employment skills training to prepare them for the workforce. When they are of age (16 years and older) we assist them with finding and retaining employment'
tips[17]='<b><i>Is the Youth Program just a summer program?<\/i><\/b><br />This is not just a summer program. This is a year-round program. Most services are offered during the summer months for youth that are still in school. We offer summer training, activities, and work experience in the summer and the youth&#39;s academic performance is monitored while they are in school. We also offer tutoring assistance, guidance and counseling and many other components during the school year.'
tips[18]='<b><i>What do I have to do to get my child into the Youth Program?<\/i><\/b><br />Sign in at the registration desk and obtain an application. Once the youth&#39;s application is complete a case manager will review it and make a recommendation for services. The Coordinator will determine their eligibility. If the youth is eligible for services you will be given an assessment package to complete within 30 days. If the youth is not eligible for services we will provide a referral to another agency that may be able to serve you.'
tips[19]='<b><i>What do I have to do to be eligible for the Youth Program?<\/i><\/b><br />In order to qualify for WIA youth enrollment you must be 14 to 21 years of age, low-income and have at least one barrier. The AWCLR Youth Program can only serve City of Little Rock residents. If you live outside of the City limits, we will be happy to refer you to the appropriate Workforce Center for the area in which you reside.'
tips[20]='<b><i>What is the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock or what is a One-Stop?<\/i><\/b><br />The Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock or as it is also known the One-Stop is a center of services designed to meet the needs of job seekers, dislocated workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers.'
tips[21]='<b><i>Does the Workforce Center find job for people?<\/i><\/b><br />Our largest partnering agency the Arkansas Employment Security Department (ESD) provides the job counseling and referrals, we also provide you with the means to conduct your own job search, such as Internet usage, telephones, and "fax" machines. Staff members are available to assist you.'
tips[22]='<b><i>Does the Workforce Center provide a resume&#39; service?<\/i><\/b><br />We have an excellent resume&#39; software program that is very user-friendly. There are also books and pamphlets with tips and suggestions for creating the right resume&#39; for you. Knowledgeable staff members are available if you need assistance.'
tips[23]='<b><i>Can I check out books and software?<\/i><\/b><br />The resource room at the Center contains a wealth of publications, videos, pamphlets, etc. that are available to the public resource. The resource specialist can tell you which items you can have and which publications and videos must remain in the resource room.'
tips[24]='<b><i>Does the Workforce Center offer adult GED classes?<\/i><\/b><br />GED classes are offered by one of our partner programs, Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE) Adult Education.'
tips[25]='<b><i>What is the role of the Partners?<\/i><\/b><br />The One-Stop concept is a partnership of many entities responsible for administering separate workforce investment, educational, and other human resource programs. All partners are required to make their services available at the One-Stop Center.'
tips[26]='<b><i>Can I take computer classes there at the Workforce Center?<\/i><\/b><br />Offered through the WAGE program, the center offers tutorial software on numerous computer applications. These are easy to use and you can learn at your own pace.'
tips[27]='<b><i>Does the Workforce Center offer job training?<\/i><\/b><br />Training services are available to employed and unemployed adults and dislocated workers who meet eligibility for training services and are unable to obtain assistance from other sources to pay the cost of training. .'
tips[28]='<b><i>Does the One-Stop pay for child-care and transportation?<\/i><\/b><br />Support Services for adults and dislocated workers may include child -care and transportation to enable an individual to participate in WIA Title I activities. Information regarding support services is available at the One-Stop as well as information on other programs that may offer such services.'
tips[29]='<b><i>What do I have to do to be eligible for the Youth Program?<\/i><\/b><br />In order to qualify for WIA youth enrollment you must be 14 to 21 years of age, low-income and have at least one barrier. The AWCLR Youth Program can only serve City of Little Rock residents. If you live outside of the City limits, we will be happy to refer you to the appropriate Workforce Center for the area in which you reside.'
tips[30]='<b><i>Can I apply for Unemployment Benefits (UI) at the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock?<\/i><\/b><br />No, unemployment benefits must be applied for in person at the Unemployment Office located at:<br /><b>Arkansas Employment Security Department<\/b><br />125 West 4th St (on the corner of 4th and Main Street)<br />Little Rock, AR 72201<br />phone: (501) 682-2257<br />Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.'
tips[31]='<b><i>What will services cost me?<\/i><\/b><br />All services provided at the Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock are provided at no cost to the customers.'

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