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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Southeast Local Plan 2020-2023

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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

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.

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2023 Workforce​ Board Meeting Notices

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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 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Where: Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative 912 West 6th Avenue 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

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PY24-27 Local Plan Public Comment

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Workforce Standing Committees

Sunshine Provision (Public Information) WIOA Law 20 CFR 679.390 

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SEAWDB BY-LAWS Amended 2-21-24

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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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2023 One Stop Operator Contract

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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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Reasonable Accommodation Policy 4/17/24

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Referral Policy & Procedures Policy

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Youth Requiring Additional Assistance Policy 

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WIOA Supportive Service Procedures-Amended 2-21-24

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

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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 Requirements Policy-Amended 2-21-24

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Veteran's & Eligible Spouse Priority of Service Policy 

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Adult Eligibility Policy-Amended 2-21-24

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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 & Procedure Amended 2-21-24

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Adult Priority of Services Policy

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

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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-Amended 2-21-24

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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