The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board (SEAWDB)
Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties
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
Staff Directory
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 a 23 member board representing the ten county area. The board meetings are open to the public.
Workforce Board Meeting Information 2/15/23
Workforce Board Meeting 2022 Minutes
Addendum of Acknowlegement Board Staff Agreement
Addendum of Acknowlegement Board Admin Services Agreement
Grievance & Complaint Procedure Title 1-B & One-Stop Operator
Upcoming Meetings
Who: Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board
When: April 19, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Where: Pine Bluff Jefferson County Library, 600 S. Main, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
SEAWDB Committees
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Youth Committee (Services for Ages 16 – 24)
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Planning Committee
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One Stop Committee
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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 Procedures Policy (revised 3-17-21)
Supportive Services-Youth Policy
WIOA Supportive Service Policy-Youth 11-17-21
Supportive Services- Adult & Dislocated Workers Policy
WIOA Supportive Services Policy-Adts & DLW amended 11-17-21
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
Physical Address
721 S. Walnut Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 6806
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Telephone
Tel. 870-536-1971