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CENTRAL ARKANSAS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Workforce Development Board

Our board is made up of representatives from the private sector, non-profits, and government agencies.

Sunshine Provision

The Workforce Development Board is mandated by federal legislation to oversee public investments in employment and training programs. This responsibility is accomplished through the activities of the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area.

For the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2021, the One-Stop Operator's, Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, budget shall not exceed $108,518.95 annually.

Upcoming Meetings

The Workforce Development Board generally meets once a quarter. Once a meeting has been scheduled, it can be found under Upcoming Events.

Local Plan

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires each local workforce area to develop a local workforce development plan, which must be submitted as part of its regional plan. The local plan contains more detailed, actionable plans and objectives that are consistent with the regional plan's respective strategic visions and goals. 

Regional Plan

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board has completed a draft of the Regional and Four-Year Local Plan for the 2024-2027 Program Years and hereby presents the draft for public review and comment.

Leverage

The purpose of this report is to provide a baseline of information that the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board can use to make policy decisions. The Board uses the data analysis and conclusions drawn from LEVERAGE as a catalytic first step in meeting the labor force needs of business and industry, as well as providing every advantage for participants to achieve a higher standard of living across the six county service area.

Michael Florence- Chairman

CEO

ALPS, Inc.

Business Representative

Lonoke County

Kevin Tipton- Vice-Chairman

President

Dreamline Bedding, Inc.

Business Representative

Lonoke County

Clevon Young- Secretary

Executive Director

Arkansas Human Development Corporation

Community Based Organization

Pulaski County

Michele Allgood

Attorney

Mitchell Williams Law Firm

Business Representative

Pulaski County

Carlton Billingsley

Vice President/General Manager

Floors and More, Inc.

Business Representative

Saline County

Sharon Cantrell

Director of Workforce Development & Community Education

UA- Pulaski Technical College

Institution of Higher Education

Pulaski County

David Chreene

President

Pafford Medical Services

Business Representative

Saline County

LaCarol Clement

Director of Lonoke School District Adult Education

Lonoke School District

Adult Education & Literacy

Lonoke County

William French

Business Manager

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #295

Labor-Apprenticeship Partnership

Pulaski County

Jonathon Graham

Field Representative

Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local #155

Organized Labor

Faulkner County

Andrea Gilliam

Rehab Area Manager

Arkansas Rehabilitation Service

Rehabilitation Services-ARS

Faulkner County

Melynda Hardin

Sr. Human Resource Representative

Virco Manufacturing

Business Representative

Faulkner County

Sam High

Veterans Representative

American Legion

Veterans

Lonoke County

Brad Hughes

President

The Hughes Agency

Business Representative

Pulaski County

Carol Jackson

Controller/HR

CCS Transportation

Business Representative

Faulkner County

Star Jackson

Executive Director

American Indian Center of Arkansas

Native Americans

Pulaski County

Diana Kirkdoffer

Local Office Manager

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Wagner-Peyser Program

Faulkner County

LaTasha Mays

Rehabilitation Program

Division of Services for the Blind

Rehabilitation Services- DSB

Pulaski County

Justin McCauley

CEO

McCauley Services

Business Representative

Saline County

Jimmy McAlister

Health & Safety Instructor/Director of Training

International Union of Painters & Allied Trades

Organized Labor

Pulaski County

Gary Padget

President and CEO

Southern Paramedic Services

Business Representative

Monroe County

Mark Perry

Financial Representative

Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial

Business Representative

Pulaski County

Nathan Pruss

Owner

Bruno's Powersports

Business Representative

Lonoke County

Andrea Singleton

Department of Labor Grants Coordinator

American Indian Center of Arkansas

Older Workers

Pulaski County

Joyce Surratt

Owner

Craig's BBQ

Business Representative

Prairie County

Jimmy Toal

Vice President and General Manager

SMC Packaging Group

Business Representative

Faulkner County

BJ Rogers

Partner/Owner

White River Energetics

Business Representative

Prairie County

Jim Youngquist

Executive Director

Arkansas Economic Development Institute

Economic & Community Development

Pulaski County

Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board Committees

One-Stop Committee

Star Jackson

SCSEP Administrator

American Indian Center of Arkansas

William French

Business Manager

IBEW Local 295

Diana Kirkdoffer

Local Office Manager

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Sharon Cantrell

Director of Workforce Development & Community Education

 U of A Pulaski Technical College

Hayse Miller

Prevention Consultant

Family Service Agency

Sara Rudolph

Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

NLR Housing Association

Shuntrice Hughes

Communications Outreach Coordinator

 Office of Child Support Enforcement

Compliance Committee

Gary Padget

President and CEO

Southern Paramedic Services

Carlton Billingsley

VP/General Manager

Floors and More, Inc.

LaTasha Mays

Rehabilitation Program Manager

Division of Services for the Blind

Andrea Gilliam

Rehab Area Manager

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Sam High

Veterans Representative

American Legion

Jimmy McAlister

Health & Safety Instructor/ Director of Training

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

Mark Perry

Financial Representative

P & P Benefits Group

Joyce Surratt

Owner

Craig's BBQ

Clara Taylor

Business Engagement Representative

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Dessari Gaines

PROMOTE Program Manager

Arisa Health

Sharon Boyd

Executive Administrator

NexGen Home Health and Consultant Services, LLC

Youth Committee

Melynda Hardin

Senior Human Resources Representative

Virco Manufacturing

Clevon Young

Executive Director

Arkansas Human Development Corporation

Michael Young

CEO

Alps, Inc.

Jonathan Graham

Field Representative

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #155

Jim Youngquist

Executive Director

Arkansas Economic Development Institute

Stephanie James

M. Ed. Counselor/SNAP E & T Coordinator/ Outreach Coach

Pulaski County Special School District

Jane Baldwin

Adult Education Instructor & LACEs Specialist

Pulaski County Special School District

Howard Jackson

Project Director

EOC TRIO

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Gerlisa Swanigan

Executive Administrator/ Vice President

The GIA Foundation

Don Smith

Training Coordinator

Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education

Members & Affiliation

Updated November 14, 2024
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