Keeping up with innovative trends and automation in the workplace is necessary to stay competitive. Having a workforce that is well-trained for present and future jobs increases the development readiness of the region. There are many career training resources available for businesses in the Russellville Region. These job training programs are preparing the future workforce of Russellville to thrive.
Arkansas Workforce Center at Russellville
The Arkansas Workforce Center at Russellville is a division of Arkansas Workforce Connections, which provides support for employers and job seekers. Their office is located at 104 S. Rochester, Russellville, AR 72801, and the phone number is 479-968-2784.
Business and Industry Training Program
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission established the Business and Industry Training Program (BITP) to provide financial assistance for recruiting the workforce needed by new and expanding businesses and industries in Arkansas. The BITP is flexible and focuses on recruiting workers, pre-employment training, and on-the-job training. The pre-employment training program can be customized in content and length to meet the specific needs of new or expanding businesses.
Workforce Development Cabinet
The Workforce Development Cabinet was created by the Russellville Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Russellville Regional Alliance for Economic Development. This group of industry leaders, education leaders, and employers are working together to find solutions to the workforce issues facing our area.
