Little Rock Workforce Development Board

The Little Rock Workforce Development Board is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2009, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a corporate tax-exempt structure. The organization specializes in workforce development services, focusing on creating employment opportunities and providing comprehensive training and support for various populations, including justice-involved individuals, at-risk youth, and low-income community members. Its primary mission appears to be connecting individuals with job training, skills development, and employment placement through strategic partnerships with local organizations and government agencies.

Through federal grant awards, primarily from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, the Little Rock Workforce Development Board has consistently delivered targeted workforce development services across multiple programs. Notable grant awards include a $4 million Reentry Employment Opportunities grant to support justice-involved individuals' reintegration and a $6 million project grant for comprehensive pre-release and post-release job readiness training. The organization has executed sub-grants with the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, focusing on youth development, adult workforce training, and specialized programs like the Project YIELD (Youth Innovation, Engaging, Learning and Development), Pre-Apprenticeship Programs, and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) credentialing. Its collaborative approach involves partnerships with entities like CSI Academy, Future Fit, Our House, and the Arkansas Human Development Corporation to provide wraparound services including occupational skills training, case management, mental health counseling, legal advocacy, work experience, job coaching, and employment placement across various industries.