CENTRAL ARKANSAS
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
AREA
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.
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.
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