WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board (SEAWDB)

Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties

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.

Southeast Local Plan 2020-2023

*Arkansas Workforce Centers

Brochure

Staff Directory

Customer Handbook

WIOA Participant Follow-Up Survey

*A Proud Partner of the American Job Center Network

Jobseekers & Employers

Access our Online Resource Center here: AR Job Link

Workforce Board Meetings

The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board is comprised of various appointed members representing the ten-county area. The board meetings are open to the public.

2023 Workforce Board Meeting Notices

Workforce Board Meeting 2022 Minutes

Workforce Board Roster

Fiscal Agent Addendum 2-23

2021 Meeting Minutes

Addendum of Acknowlegement Board Staff Agreement

Addendum of Acknowlegement Board Admin Services Agreement

Grievance & Complaint Procedure Title 1-B & One-Stop Operator

Remote Meeting Policy

Upcoming Meetings

Who: Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board

When: October 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Where: SEAEDD Headquarters, 315 East 8th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Who: Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board

When: December 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Where: SEAEDD Headquarters, 315 East 8th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

SEAWDB Committees

Youth Committee (Services for Ages 16 – 24)
Planning Committee
One Stop Committee
Services for Individuals with a Disability Committee

PY24-27 Local Plan Public Comment

Workforce Standing Committees

Sunshine Provision (Public Information) WIOA Law 20 CFR 679.390

By-LAWS Amended 4-11-24

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

Procurement Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

2019 One-Stop Operator Procurement/Solicitation

2016 Solicitation of One-Stop Provider

2016 One Stop Operator and Title I Provider Award

2023 One Stop Operator Contract

* 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

Reasonable Accommodation Policy 4/17/24

Referral Policy & Procedures Policy

Youth Requiring Additional Assistance Policy

WIOA Supportive Service Procedures-Amended 2-21-24

WIOA ITA & Supportive Service Procedure Manual-Amended 2-21-24

Needs-Related Payments Policy

Priority of Service Policy & Procedure

Work Experience Policy

Multi Function Agreement

Business Services Policy

Acceptable Documentation Policy

Common Eligibility Requirements Policy-Amended 2-24-24

Veteran's & Eligible Spouse Priority of Service Policy

Adult Eligibility Policy-Amended 2-21-24

Dislocated Worker Eligibility Policy

In-School Youth Eligibility Policy

Out-of-School Youth Eligibility Policy

Duplication of Services Co-Enrollment & Co-Funding Policy & Procedure Amended 2-21-24

Adult Priority of Services Policy

WIOA Supportive Services-Adult and Dislocated Workers Amended 2-21-24

Services for Youth Policy

Occupational Skills Training Policy

On-the-Job Training Policy

Registered Apprenticeship Training Policy

Incumbent Worker Training Policy

Customized Training Policy

Confidentiality Policy

Case Management Policy

Grievance & Complaint Procedures - SEAWDB Policy

Nepotism Policy

Monitoring Policy

SEAWDB-Definitions-Self-Sufficiency-DLW-Categories-A-C-&-Tracking-Youth-Funds-Policy-Amended 2-21-24

Eligible Training Provider Eligibility Certification Procedure

WIOA Supportive Service Policy - Youth

WIOA Supportive Service Policy - Adults & Dislocated Workers

Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board, and Arkansas Workforce Centers are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program