Arkansas Workforce Center at Little Rock Partner's Page

AARP

Daily 9:00 to 1:00 in the Business Services Office

Senior Advocacy

Employment Services

• Senior Employability Skills Training
• Short-term Subsidized Senior Employment
• Long-term Senior employment
• Job Fairs

American Indian Center

By Referral

Advocacy for Arkansas and West Tennessee Native Americans

Arkansas Department of Economic Development

As needed in the Business Services Office

• The Prospect Development unit recruits new business and industry and helps develop existing businesses and supports expansions.
• The Business Finance unit manages business incentives used for expanding and locating businesses.
• The Small and Minority Business unit encourages the establishment, development and expansion of small and minority-owned businesses and monitors state procurement from minority-owned businesses.
• The Customized Training Incentives unit works with businesses to customize training programs for new businesses and assist in upgrading the skills of the existing workforce to meet the needs of Arkansas' fast-expanding economy.

Arkansas Department of Health

By Referral

Please visit their website for complete details of services available.

Arkansas Division of Services for the Blind

By Referral

The Arkansas Division of Services for the Blind is dedicated to the independence of Arkansans who are blind or visually impaired and is committed to the principle that these individuals have the right to make informed choices regarding where they live, where they work, how they participate in the community, and how they interact with others.

Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (formerly Arkansas Employment Security Department)

Daily 8:00  - 4:30 in the Main Workforce Center

Employment Placement/Job Listings and Referrals

Special Programs:

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit Certification
• Rapid response/Governor's Dislocated Worker Task Force
• Trade Act

Veteran's Services

• Employment Placement
• Out Reach

Disabled Veteran's Assistance

• Case Management
• Networking
• Supportive Services

Arkansas Human Development Corporation

By Referral

A nonprofit corporation that provides a wide variety of services to disadvantaged farm workers and other citizens, seeking to improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities through collaborative initiatives.

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services 

Wednesdays 8:00 to 4:00 in the Main Workforce Center

• Vocational Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities
  (Training Appropriate to Situation)
• Counseling, Guidance and Evaluation
• Employment Placement/Maintenance
• Restorative Services

Catherine's House

By Referral

Employability Skills Training

Central Arkansas Development Council

By Referral

At CADC, low-income individuals and families are engaged in programs and services that improve their ability to become self-sufficient. CADC does this by promoting opportunities for empowerment, from Head Start and Senior Adult Centers to Community and Program Development.

Department of Human Services

Two counselors are available daily 8:00-4:30 in the Main Workforce Center

• Food Stamps
• TEA
• ARKIDS
• Child Care
• Transportation
• Medical Assistance
• Supportive Services

Department of Labor/Bureau of Apprenticeship Training

By Referral

Please see website for complete details.  Local DOL/BAT office located at 700 W. Capitol Ave

Disability Rights Center

Thursdays 8:00-12:00 in the Main Workforce Center

Advocacy for the Disabled

Experience Works

By referral

Senior Full Time Employment Placement

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas

Mondays and Tuesdays 8:00 to 12:00 in the Main Workforce Center

Disabled and Disadvantaged Employment Services

• Job Counseling
• Resume Writing
• Job Search Assistance
• Referrals for Services

The Hope Center

Faith Based Partner Agency

The Hope Center provides employability skills training and GED preparation to clients referred by DHS.  The Hope Center also offers mentoring and counseling for their clients

Little Rock Job Corps (DEL-JEN, Inc.)

National Job Corps Website

Wednesdays 10:00 to 12:00 in the Main Workforce Center

Referral and Outreach

Assessment

Intake for Job Corps and WIA Youth Services

Assistance with AESD Employment Forms

Mainstream

By Referral

Provides training to persons with disabilities  to overcome their  barriers and become self-sufficient

Military Recruiters

Various times in the Main Workforce Center

Military Service Opportunity Information

• Navy
• Marine Corps
• Army
• Airforce

North Little Rock Housing Authority

By Referral

The North Little Rock Housing Authority's mission is to provide affordable housing in good locations for low-income families, senior citizens, and disabled persons. Two programs are available: public housing and rental assistance. Applicants must be income eligible and subject to background checks.

Pulaski County Special School District/Adult Education

Daily 8:00 to 4:30 in the Computer Lab and Monday and Wednesday evenings 5:00 to 8:00

Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE)

• Clerical Training
• Vocational Training
• GED Preparation
• Basic Skills Training
  Math
  Reading
• Basic Computer Training

Pulaski Technical College

By Referral

Pulaski Tech is a comprehensive community/technical college that offers more than 40 associate degree and certificate programs designed for students who plan to enter the workforce or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete bachelor's degrees.