Arkansas Workforce Development Board Meeting Dates
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Arkansas Workforce development Full Board
UPCOMING
The public health emergency declaration issued by Governor Hutchinson in July 2021 expired on September 27, 2021. Open public meetings of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board will no longer be held via electronic means only. The public will have the option of attending in person or access the meeting via teleconference using the posted teleconference information..
Date: October 19, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Saline County Career Technical Campus - 13600 I-30 Benton, AR 72015
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
AWDB Full Board Meeting Agenda Book October 19, 2021
WIOA Systems Evaluation Report by Dr. Brent Williams & Dr. Keith Vire
Reimagine Arkansas Workforce (RAW) Program Update
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) Members and guests will follow COVID-19 protocols as designated in state and federal guidance.
Date: July 20, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Division of Community Corrections - 1302 Pike Avenue Suite A. North Little Rock, AR 72114
IN-PERSON attendance information:
- The public and members are required to follow COVID-19 protocols as directed under state and federal guidance.
- Limited spaced seating will be provided for the public.
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be available as needed.
- Please review the link labeled “Meeting Location Information” for directions and street view of the meeting site.
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
Questions and requests regarding the board meeting may be submitted to: AWDB@Arkansas.gov
AWDB Full Board Agenda Book July 20, 2021
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) will follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchinson to mitigate the spread of COVD-19 in accordance with Executive Order 20-03.
Date: April 20, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
AWDB Full Board Agenda Book April 20, 2021
AL_AR_Unemployment Claims Resource Planning Dashboard-Robert McGough
AWDB Presentation - DSB Presentation Megan Lamb
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) will follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchinson to mitigate the spread of COVD-19 in accordance with Executive Order 20-03.
Local Workforce Development Boards Session
Date: February 4, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Remote
Access for the public to listen in on both sessions:
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
Local Workforce Development Boards Session
Questions and requests regarding the board meeting may be submitted to: AWDB@Arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) will follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchinson to mitigate the spread of COVD-19 in accordance with Executive Order 20-03.
AWDB Full Board Session
Date: February 3, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Remote
Access for the public to listen in on both sessions:
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
Questions and requests regarding the board meeting may be submitted to: AWDB@Arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) will follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchinson to mitigate the spread of COVD-19 in accordance with Executive Order 20-03.
Chief Elected Officials Session
Date: February 3, 2021
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Remote
Access for the public to listen in on both sessions:
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
Chief Elected Officials Session
Questions and requests regarding the board meeting may be submitted to: AWDB@Arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) will follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchinson to mitigate the spread of COVD-19 in accordance with Executive Order 20-03.
General Session (AWDB Members, Local Workforce Development Boards, Chief Elected Officials, and other stakeholders)
Date: February 2, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Remote
Access for the public to listen in on both sessions:
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
General Session (State Stakeholders)
Questions and requests regarding the board meeting may be submitted to: AWDB@Arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) will follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchinson to mitigate the spread of COVD-19 in accordance with Executive Order 20-03.
Date: January 26, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Remote
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
AWDB Full Board Agenda Book January 26, 2021
Arkansas Governance Training Project_Beverly Lovett
Adult Education Presentation_Dr. Trenia Miles
AWDB Board Codes of Conduct_Dr. Claudia Griffin
Questions and requests regarding the board meeting may be submitted to: AWDB@Arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening meetings through electronic methods to ensure the well-being of board members and guests until further directed.
Date: October 20, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Remote
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
AWDB Full Board Agenda Book October 20, 2020
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening meetings through electronic methods to ensure the well-being of board members and guests until further directed.
Date: July 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Remote
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
AWDB Full Board Agenda Book July 21, 2020
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening meetings through electronic methods to ensure the well-being of board members and guests until further directed.
Date: April 21, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Remote
Public Access: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
AWDB Full Board Agenda Book April 21, 2020
Date: January 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites - 11301 Financial Centre Pkwy. Little Rock, AR 72211
AWDB Full Board Agenda Book January 21, 2020
WIOA State Plan 2020-23 (DRAFT) 12/30/19 Version 1
Workforce Analysis (Nathan Smith)
Full Board Training
Date: January 21, 2020
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites - 11301 Financial Centre Pkwy. Little Rock, AR 72211
State Board Annual Training Agenda
Date: October 15, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Crown Plaza – 201 South Shackleford Rd. Little Rock AR, 72211
Public attendance is welcome
Full Board Meeting, October 15, 2019
Date: July 16, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Embassy Suites - 11301 Financial Centre Pkwy. Little Rock, AR 72211
Full Board Meeting, July 16, 2019
Technical Assistance Training Session
Date: January 24, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Crown Plaza – 201 South Shackleford Rd. Little Rock AR, 72211
Full Board Meeting, January 24,2019
Full Board Orientation & Training
Time: 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Crown Plaza – 201 South Shackleford Rd. Little Rock AR, 72211
Orientation and Training Info
Date: October 9, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Our House Shelter – 302 E. Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR
Full Board Meeting, October 9, 2018
Date: July 10, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
Full Board Meeting, July 10, 2018
Date: May 1, 2018
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Workforce Development Board Training Session, May 1, 2018
Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Brightwater Culinary School – 801 Southeast 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas
Full Board Meeting, April 10, 2018
Date: January 9, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
Full Board Meeting, January 9, 2018
Date: October 10, 2017
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
Full Board Meeting, October 10, 2017
Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
Full Board Meeting, July 11, 2017
Local Plans
PY 2016-2019 Central Local Plan
PY 2016-2017 City of Little Rock Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 Eastern Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 North Central Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 Northeast Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 Northwest Local Plan
PY 2016-2017 Southeast Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 Southeast Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 Southwest Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 West Central Local Plan
PY 2016-2019 Western Local Plan
Date: April 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Arkansas Career Training Institute – 105 Reserve St, Hot Springs, AR
Full Board Meeting, April 11, 2017
Date: January 10, 2017
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
Program & Performance Evaluation Committee
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening the Strategic Planning Committee, Program and Performance Evaluation Committee, and the TANF Oversight Committee through electronic means to ensure the well-being of board members and guests as needed.
Date: TBD
Time: Program and Performance Committee & Strategic Planning Committee - 10:30 a.m.
*These meetings will convene simultaneously.
Location: TBD
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: 1-877-336-1831 and key 2030011# when prompted for the teleconference access code.
JOINT MEETING-AWDB Program and Performance Evaluation & Strategic Planning Committees Agenda Book
Date: January 7, 2020
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: Teleconference Number: 1-877-336-1831 Access Code: 2030011#
Program and Performance Evaluation Committee Meeting, January 7, 2020
WIOA State Plan 2020 -23 (DRAFT) 12/30/19 Version 1
Date: September 25, 2019
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: 1-877-336-1831 and key 2030011# when prompted for the teleconference access code.
Program and Performance Evaluation Committee Meeting, September 25, 2019
Date: June 18, 2019
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Program and Performance Evaluation Committee Meeting, June 18, 2019
Date: April 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Program and Performance Evaluation Committee Meeting, April 9, 2019
Strategic Planning Commitee
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening the Strategic Planning Committee, Program and Performance Evaluation Committee, and the TANF Oversight Committee through electronic means to ensure the well-being of board members and guests as needed.
Date: TBD
Time: Program and Performance Committee & Strategic Planning Committee - 10:30 a.m.*
*These meetings will convene simultaneously.
Location: TBD
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: 1-877-336-1831 and key 2030011# when prompted for the teleconference access code.
JOINT MEETING-AWDB Program and Performance Evaluation & Strategic Planning Committees Agenda Book
Date: January 7, 2020
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: Teleconference Number: 1-877-336-1831 Access Code: 2030011#
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, January 7, 2020
WIOA State Plan 2020 -23 (DRAFT) 12/30/19 Version 1
Date: September 25, 2019
Time: Strategic Planning Committee will be immediately after the Program Performance Evaluation Committe meeting.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: 1-877-336-1831 and key 2030011# when prompted for the teleconference access code.
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, September 25, 2019
Date: June 18, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, June 18, 2019
Date: April 9, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, April 9, 2019
Date: January 10, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, January 10, 2019
Date: September 10, 2018
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, September 10, 2018
Date: July 10, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, July 10, 2018
Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Loacation: Brightwater Culinary School – 801 Southeast 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, April 10, 2018
Date: January 9, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Loacation: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, January 9, 2018
Date: October 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, October 10, 2017
Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, July 11, 2017
Date: April 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Arkansas Career Training Institute – 105 Reserve St, Hot Springs, AR
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, April 11, 2017
Date: January 10, 2017
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
TANF Oversight Committee
In accordance with Governor Hutchinson’s Declaration of a Disaster Emergency under the Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973, § 12-75-101 et. Seq., a public entity may assemble, gather, meet, and conduct an open public meeting through electronic means. Consequently, ADWS will not offer an in-person attendance option for this meeting. The public may dial in to the conference call using the teleconference line and access code listed below.
Date: May 11, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Remote Participation (Due to COVID-19)
Attendance by the public may be by teleconference only for the safety of the board members and the public in accordance with current guidance.
Public may participate by following along with the posted agenda book and call in information:
Teleconference Number: 1-877-336-1831
2030011# (Access Code)
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, May 11, 2021
Due to technical difficulties, meeting has been rescheduled for May 11, 2021.
In accordance with Governor Hutchinson’s Declaration of a Disaster Emergency under the Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973, § 12-75-101 et. Seq., a public entity may assemble, gather, meet, and conduct an open public meeting through electronic means. Consequently, ADWS will not offer an in-person attendance option for this meeting. The public may dial in to the conference call using the teleconference line and access code listed below.
Date: April 19, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: #2 Capitol Mall - 5th Floor Conference Room
Attendance by the public may be by teleconference only for the safety of the board members and the public in accordance with current guidance.
PUBLIC ACCESS:
Teleconference Number: 1-877-336-1831
Access Code: 17293809#
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, April 19, 2021
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening the Strategic Planning Committee, Program and Performance Evaluation Committee, and the TANF Oversight Committee through electronic means to ensure the well-being of board members and guests as needed.
Date: TBD
Time: TANF Oversight Committee - 9:00 a.m.
Location: TBD
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: 1-877-336-1831 and key 2030011# when prompted for the teleconference access code.
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, March 24,2020
Date: January 7, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: Teleconference Number: 1-877-336-1831 Access Code: 2030011#
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, January 7, 2020
WIOA State Plan 2020 -23 (DRAFT) 12/30/19 Version 1
Date: September 25, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Interested parties may access the teleconference by dialing: 1-877-336-1831 and key 2030011# when prompted for the teleconference access code.
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, September 25, 2019
Date: June 18, 2019
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, June 18, 2019
Date: April 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, April 9, 2019
Date: January 10, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, January 10, 2019
Date: September 10, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center – 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, September 10, 2018
Date: July 10, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, July 10, 2018
Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Loacation: Brightwater Culinary School – 801 Southeast 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, April 10, 2018
Date: January 9, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Loacation: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, January 9, 2018
Date: October 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, October 10, 2017
Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – 201 S. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, July 11, 2017
Date: April 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Arkansas Career Training Institute – 105 Reserve St, Hot Springs, AR
TANF Oversight Committee Meeting, April 11, 2017
Date: January 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
TANF Oversight Committee, January 10, 2017
AD Hoc Outreach Committee
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening the Strategic Planning Committee, Program and Performance Evaluation Committee, and the TANF Oversight Committee through electronic means to ensure the well-being of board members and guests as needed.
Date: January 10, 2017
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel – 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas
Immediately following 1:00 p.m. Full Board Meeting
Executive Committee
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening the Strategic Planning Committee, Program and Performance Evaluation Committee, and the TANF Oversight Committee through electronic means to ensure the well-being of board members and guests as needed.
Date: August 20, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Remote Participation Only (Due to COVID-19)
Public may participate by following along with the posted agenda book and call in information:
Telephone Number: 1-877-336-1831
Access Code: 2030011#,#
AWDB Executive Committee Agenda Book
Reimagine Workforce Preparation Abstract August 18, 2020
The Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB) continues to follow the guidance of Governor Asa Hutchison to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 by convening the Strategic Planning Committee, Program and Performance Evaluation Committee, and the TANF Oversight Committee through electronic means to ensure the well-being of board members and guests as needed.
Date: June 16, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Remote Participation Only (Due to COVID-19)
Public may participate by following along with the posted agenda book and call in information:
Telephone Number: 1-877-336-1831
Access Code: 2030011#,#
AWDB Executive Committee Agenda Book
WIOA State Plan 2020-2023 [Final Submission - Deadline 6.30.2020]
Date: February 27, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Arkansas Division of Workforce Services - #2 Capitol Mall - 2nd Floor Conference Room, Little Rock, AR 72203
*A valid government issued identification must be presented for admittance to the meeting in-person.
Public may attend in-person or by dialing:
Telephone Number: 1-877-336-1831
Access Code: 2030011#,#
Arkansas Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, February 27, 2020
Date: June 25, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Little Rock Workforce Center - 5401 S. University, Little Rock, AR
Public may attend in-person or by dialing:
Telephone Number: 1-877-336-1831
Access Code: 2030011#,#
Arkansas Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, June 25, 2019
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Telephone Number:
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2981
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Email Address:
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Fax Number:
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