Little Rock Workforce Development Board

Join the Little Rock Workforce Development Board for the Juneteenth Summit on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock.

The Juneteenth Summit is the inaugural convening held during Juneteenth in Da Rock — one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the region. Where history meets culture and celebration meets access, the Summit provides a focused space for storytelling, connection, and opportunity. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) in partnership with the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Little Rock, kicks off the Inaugural Juneteenth Summit kicks off on June 19, 2026, as part of Juneteenth in Da Rock, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the region.

The Opportunity Hall will connect attendees with career opportunities, education resources, workforce development programs, healthcare services, financial resources, entrepreneurship support, and community organizations from across Arkansas. This space is designed to be more than an exhibit hall – it’s a fun place where meaningful conversations, connections, and opportunities happen.

Event Logistics
Location: Robinson Center, Little Rock, AR
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Free Event: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Parking: Robinson Center parking deck

View the Summit schedule, register, or apply for a booth in the Opportunity Hall at juneteenthlittlerock.com!

Join Us for the Trex Little Rock Job Fair - June 10 & 11

Rock Region Metro Is Hiring - Job Fair on June 22!

The Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) is, once again, partnering with Global Ties Arkansas to serve as a host site and organization for a young professional visiting the USA. The visit is made possible through the Professional Fellows Program (sponsored by the US Department of State).

Hermine Gasparyan from Armenia will be in Arkansas from June 2-26. She is a project manager and civil society development professional with extensive experience in community development, youth initiatives, and organizational capacity building.

Her goals for her fellowship experience in the United States are to deepen practical expertise in designing and managing community-based and civil society programs that integrate social impact, sustainability, and effective stakeholder engagement.

In addition to her site visit at the LRWDB, Executive Director W. J. Monagle is arranging tours and observation of programs with prominent organizations in Little Rock, which address the needs and issues of its citizens. She will also attend special events that occur during the June timeframe and offer assistance as a volunteer for such occasions.

The LRWDB and its community partners are pleased to be a part of a young professional’s lifelong impression of America in its 250th anniversary year!

On February 17, 2026 the Little Rock Workforce Development Board (LRWDB) and Equus Workforce Solutions held the Pathway to Success Job Fair at the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Main Library downtown in its newly renovated space.

The event was a huge success, attracting over 50 employers and more than 270 attendees!

The CALS staff and administration could not have been more hospitable, providing lunch to all of the vendors and volunteers who helped to organize the event.

PATHWAY TO SUCCESS JOB FAIR HERE AT THE CALS MAIN LIBRARY….. IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A NEW GREAT CAREER COME ON DOWN AND BRING YOUR RESUME AND A PEN AND BE INTERVIEW READY….. 10AM UNTIL 2PM Choca Flood

Rock City Reentry Participates in Regional DOL Roundtable Discussions

On January 21–22, 2026, Rock City Reentry’s Program Manager attended a two-day Roundtable Discussion hosted at the Regional U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) building in Dallas, Texas. The gathering brought together DOL staff and two additional program operators from Oklahoma and New Mexico for meaningful dialogue focused on best practices, compliance expectations, and emerging priorities within federally funded workforce and reentry initiatives.

Attend the Pathway to Success Job Fair at CAL Library - Main Library on February 17!

We regret to inform you that Take Action Tuesday has been canceled due to inclement weather. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We will resume our regular schedule next week.