Physical Address
721 S. Walnut Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6806
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Email
melody@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
WIOA Participant Follow-Up Survey
*A Proud Partner of the American Job Center Network
Jobseekers & Employers- Access our Online Resource Center here:
Board Meetings
The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board is a 23 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Chief Elected Officials Meeting- Thursday, December 10, 2020- Virtual Meeting- 11:00a.m. To gain access to this meeting, please send a request via email to eddie.thomas@southeastarkansas.org
To gain access to this meeting, please send a request via email to eddie.thomas@southeastarkansas.org
SEAWDB Planning Committee-Special Called Virtual Meeting
Time: Aug 4, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 843 6127 4360
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Chief Elected Officials of Southeast Arkansas Meeting- September 10, 2020- Sadie T. Johnson Community Center- 707 US-278, Monticello, AR 71655; 10:00 a.m.
Topic: SEAWDB One Stop Committee 6-17-20 Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 17, 2020 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 879 9294 3544
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Topic: SEAWDB Full Board 6-17-20 Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 17, 2020 11:55 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 868 6905 4324
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Public Notice: Chief Elected Officials Meeting- Thursday, June 11, 2020-1:00pm- Sheridan High School- 800 W Vine St, Sheridan, AR 72150 CEO Meeting Agenda Here
Public Notice: May 20, 2020 meeting postponed. Next meetings scheduled for June 17, 2020.
Public Notice: Chief Elected Officials Meeting- Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 1:00 pm; Hamburg Fire Station- 1221 N. Main St., Hamburg, AR 71646 CEO Meeting Agenda Here
SEAWDB Meeting- January 15, 2020- ARESC-Pine Bluff, AR- 12:00pm
Public Notice: Chief Elected Officials Meeting- Thursday, December 12, 2019; 1:00 pm- ARESC-Pine Bluff; Click Here for Meeting Agenda
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
Southeast Arkansas Chief Elected Officials By-Laws
SEAWDA Transitional Regional & Local Plan PDF
SEAWDA Memorandum of Understanding & Infrastructure Funding Agreement
2019 Southeast Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Meeting Minutes
2019 One-Stop Operator Procurement/Solicitation
2016 Solicitation of One-Stop Provider
2016 One Stop Operator and Title I Provider Award
* SEAWDB WIOA Title I-B Policies & Procedures (Click on the Link to Access Each Policy)
Follow-Up Services & Procedures Policy
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
Occupational Skills Training 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
Eligible Training Provider Eligibility Certification Procedure
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