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   The Northwest Arkansas

Economic Development District, Inc.

NWAEDD Plaza 818 Highway 62-65-412 North

 P.O. Box 190 Harrison, Arkansas 72602-0190  (870) 741-5404   FAX (870) 741-1905


 

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Workforce Investment

Revolving Loan Fund

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Grants Administration

The purpose of the Local Workforce Investment Program is, which was established in compliance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Arkansas Workforce Investment Act 1125, is to provide one-stop based employment services, including core services, intensive services, and training services for the residents of the Northwest Workforce Investment Area, and to provide educational and employment opportunities to the youth of the area.  The benefits are to employers, as well as to employees and job-seekers.

The Northwest Workforce Investment Area is comprised of the nine counties of Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington.  Members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Chief Elected Officials of the counties and first class cities in the area.

Additional details about the Workforce Investment Program can be found at the program's website: 

Work Connection

 

For additional Information or Assistance:
Contact Janie Wheeler  -  Program Director  -  (870) 741-6873

Email Janie Wheeler