Programs

Keeping up with innovative trends and automation in the workplace is essential 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 training resources available to businesses in the Russellville Region.    

Arkansas Workforce Center at Russellville

The Arkansas Workforce Center at Russellville is a division of the Arkansas Workforces Services for employers and job seekers.  Their office is located at 104 S. Rochester, Russellville AR 72801 and 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 to recruit the workforce required for new and expanding business 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 in length to meet the specific needs of the new or expanding employer. 

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, education leaders, and employers are working together to find solutions to the workforce issues facing our area.