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The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board (SEAWDB)

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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.

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LOCAL PLAN PUBLIC COMMENT

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*Arkansas Workforce Centers

 

Brochure

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Staff Directory

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Customer Handbook

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WIOA Participant Follow-Up Survey

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*A Proud Partner of the American Job Center Network

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Jobseekers & Employers

 

Access our Online Resource Center here: AR Job Link

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Workforce Board Meetings

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The Southeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board is a 23 member board representing the ten county area.  The board meetings are open to the public.

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Workforce​ Board Meeting Information 2/15/23     

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Workforce Board Meeting 2022 Minutes     

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Workforce Board Roster

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Fiscal Agent Addendum 2-23

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2021 Meeting Minutes

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Addendum of Acknowlegement Board Staff Agreement

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Addendum of Acknowlegement Board Admin Services Agreement

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

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Remote Meeting Policy

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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

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SEAWDB Committees

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  • 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 

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SEAWDB By Laws PDF

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Southeast Arkansas Chief Elected Officials By-Laws

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SEAWDA Transitional Regional & Local Plan PDF

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SEAWDA Memorandum of Understanding & Infrastructure Funding Agreement

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2016 Meeting Minutes

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2017 Meeting Minutes

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2018 Meeting Minutes

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2019 Meeting Minutes

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2020 Meeting Minutes

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2019 Southeast Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Meeting Minutes 

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Procurement Policy

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Conflict of Interest Policy 

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2019 One-Stop Operator Procurement/Solicitation

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2016 Solicitation of One-Stop Provider 

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2016 One Stop Operator and Title I Provider Award

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* SEAWDB WIOA Title I-B Policies & Procedures (Click on the Link to Access Each Policy) 

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Follow-Up Services & Procedures Policy

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Individual Training Account (ITA) Policy 

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Referral Policy & Procedures Policy

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Youth Requiring Additional Assistance Policy 

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Supportive Services Procedures Policy (revised 3-17-21)

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Needs-Related Payments Policy

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Priority of Service Policy & Procedure 

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Work Experience Policy

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Multi Function Agreement

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Business Services Policy

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Acceptable Documentation Policy 

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Common Eligibility Policy

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Veteran's & Eligible Spouse Priority of Service Policy 

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Adult Eligibility Policy 

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Dislocated Worker Eligibility Policy 

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In-School Youth Eligibility Policy 

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Out-of-School Youth Eligibility Policy 

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Duplication of Services/Co-Enrollment & Co-Funding Policy

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Adult Priority of Services Policy

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Services for Adults & Dislocated Workers Policy

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Services for Youth Policy 

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Occupational Skills Training Policy

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On-the-Job Training Policy 

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Registered Apprenticeship Training Policy 

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Incumbent Worker Training Policy 

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Customized Training Policy 

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Confidentiality Policy 

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Case Management Policy 

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Grievance & Complaint Procedures - SEAWDB Policy

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Nepotism Policy

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Monitoring Policy

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SEAWDB Definitions: Self Sufficiency, DLW Categories A-C, & Tracking Youth Funds Policy

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Eligible Training Provider Eligibility Certification Procedure

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WIOA Supportive Service Policy - Youth

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WIOA Supportive Service Policy - Adults & Dislocated Workers

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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

 

Email

admin@southeastarkansas.org

 

Telephone
Tel. 870-536-1971

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