Physical Address
721 S. Walnut Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6806
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Email
email@southeastarkansas.org
Telephone
Tel. 870-536-1971
Workforce Development
The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board (SEAWDB) was established on July 1, 2015 and is responsible for providing policy guidance, strategic planning and oversight for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for the Southeast Region of Arkansas. The region is comprised of Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties.
The board, in conjunction with our regional partners, works to increase the area’s global competitiveness by providing employers with a trained and highly skilled workforce, based on the current and projected labor market needs. The board and SEAEDD strive to maximize economic development opportunities for the region to ensure that residents have access high skilled training and employment opportunities.
*Arkansas Workforce Centers
*A Proud Partner of the American Job Center Network
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Board Meetings
The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board is a 29 member board representing the ten county area. The board meetings are open to the public and currently held at the Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative. This office is located at 912 W. 6th Avenue in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Next Meeting
SEAWDB Meeting- November 20, 2019- ARESC- Pine Bluff, AR- 12:00pm
Public Notice: Chief Elected Officials Meeting- Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 11:00am – 12:00pm; Grand Prairie Center, 2807 US-165, Stuttgart, AR 72160
Public Notice: SEAWDB Meeting- Wednesday, September 18, 2019- Committees meet at 10:30am | Full Board meets at 12:00pm
Public Notice: Special Called Meeting- SEAWDB Executive Committee- Friday, July 26, 2019, 9:30am Teleconference
Public Notice: Chief Elected Officials Meeting- Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 11:00am – 12:00pm; Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative. 912 W. 6th Avenue in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Public Notice: Chief Elected Officials Meeting- Monday, June 10, 2019 from 10:00am – 12:00pm; Southeast Arkansas Regional Library- 114 W Jefferson Ave, Monticello, AR 71655
June 18, 2019| Committees meet at 10:30am | Full Board meets at 12:00pm
SEAWDB Committees
- Youth Committee (Services for Ages 16 – 24)
- Planning Committee
- One Stop Committee
- Services for Individuals with a Disability Committee
Sunshine Provision (Public Information) WIOA Law 20 CFR 679.390
Local Plan 2019 Draft for 30-day Public Comment (June 21-July 21 2019)*email comments or questions to eddie.thomas@southeastarkansas.org
Solicitation of One-Stop Provider
2016 One Stop Operator and Title I Provider Award
* SEAWDB WIOA Title I-B Policies & Procedures (Approved)
Individual Training Account (ITA) Policy
Referral Policy & Procedures Policy
Youth Requiring Additional Assistance Policy
Supportive Services Procedure Policy
Supportive Services-Youth Policy
Supportive Services- Adult & Dislocated Workers Policy
Priority of Service Policy & Procedure
Acceptable Documentation Policy
Veteran's & Eligible Spouse Priority of Service Policy
Dislocated Worker Eligibility Policy
In-School Youth Eligibility Policy
Out-of-School Youth Eligibility Policy
Duplication of Services/ Co-Enrollment & Co-Funding Policy
Adult Priority of Services Policy
Services for Adults & Dislocated Workers Policy
Registered Apprenticeship Training Policy
Incumbent Worker Training Policy
Grievance & Complaint Procedures- SEAWDB Policy
Grievance & Complaint Procedures- Title I-B Provider & One Stop Operator
SEAWDB Definitions: Self Sufficiency, DLW Categories A-C, & Tracking Youth Funds Policy
Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board, and Arkansas Workforce Centers are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District